The Workshops and Demonstrations tent at the UFest Ukrainian Festival is the perfect place for hands-on activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and create something beautiful!

Please note that there are some age limits and most workshops have a maximum of 20 participants which sell out quickly so sign-up early and prepay at the workshop tent anytime during the festival.

Ukrainian Pysanka in Canada

Participants will have the opportunity to write their own Easter egg and hear about the history of Easter eggs, symbols and different techniques. This workshop will be presented in both Ukrainian and English. Participants will leave with their written eggs.

Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 2 pm
Presenter: Olha Lesiv
Cost: $15
Ages: 12 and up

Vinok

Learn how to make a simple traditional Vinok headpiece. Participants will use silk flowers to make a traditional Vinok in headband form while learning about the history and significance of this beautiful headpiece.

Saturday 11 am
Presenter: Stefania Prots
Cost: $10
Ages: 8 and up (8-11 must have an adult to assist)

Motanka Doll

The name "Motanka” is to make a knotted doll from fabric without using a needle and scissors. Motanka is a symbol of well-being, goodness and hope. Participants will make this traditional doll while learning about it’s background, types and colour significance.

Saturday 12:30 pm
Presenter: Olga Verbitska
Cost: $15
Ages:8 and up (8-11 Must have an adult to assist)

Ukrainian Dance

Have you ever wanted to learn the heel toe polka or the butterfly? Well now is your opportunity to learn these and other favourite Ukrainian social dances. Kick up your heels then strut on down to Zabava after dark and put your new skills to the test.

Saturday 4 pm
Presenter: Odessa Bahri
Cost: $15
Ages:12 and up

Try your Hands at Tsymbaly

Did you know the tsymbaly, also known as the dulcimer, is one Ukraine's national instruments. Learn about the instrument's origins through time and how its heritage has lived on in Canada. In this session, you'll have the chance to hear traditional Ukrainian folk music and play a song on the tsymbaly.

Saturday 5 pm
Presenter: Alicia Slusarchuk
Cost: FREE
Ages: Everyone is welcome

Sugar Shack and Musical Spoons

Participants will learn a very simple spoon technique on the fingers that leads to a lot of respect for the musical instrument, the audience and the dancers. Following this participants will enjoy a short presentation on the history of maple syrup in Canada and leave with a tasty treat made of real maple syrup, a popular treat of French Canadian culture.

Saturday 6 pm
Presenter: Gilbert Parent
Cost: $10
Ages:6 and up 6-11( Must have an adult to assist)