Ukrainian Fabric-Doll Workshop

The Shevchenko Museum invites you to a workshop conducted
by artist Nadiia Voloshchuk who will teach you to make a
traditional fabric doll from the Middle-Dnipro region of Ukraine. It
will be held on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto.

This technique of doll-making uses fabric, batting, thread and
ribbon to create beautiful, colourful figures. Make it as a gift or as
a treasure for yourself. There is no sewing involved and no prior
experience is required.

This ages-old craft of doll-making, passed down through
generations, reflects not only cultural and spiritual beliefs, but also
the bond between grandmother and granddaughter, mother and
daughter. A representation of love, hope, and faith in goodness,
these dolls served as a talisman. As a rule, village girls owned
several dolls with which they played out various life situations.
In many families, the dolls were inherited, because it was believed
that they embodied the soul of the mother or grandmother.

Age: 16+
Length: 2 hours
Languages: Ukrainian, English
Space is limited. All participants must register.

Photo from the catalogue: Narodni lialky z kolektsii podruzhzhia Liudmyly Orlovoi ta Oleksandra Naidena [Folk Dolls from the Collection of Lyudmyla Orlova and Oleksandr Naiden].