Calendar of Events

Friday, March 1st, 2024

Order your specially curated educational boxes with 3 hands-on crafts & lessons based on Ukrainian art and traditions.

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

In this workshop, young artists will hear a story about Pascha and pysanky, then create a vytynanka- Ukrainian paper cutting - inspired piece of art.

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

An online webinar series that gives you a chance to get help with your historical puzzles.

Saturday, May 18th, 2024

Learn to inoculate a log with chestnut mushroom spawn (Pholiota aurivella). All participants will go home with a log and instructions for growing and harvesting. Taught by Cathy Blumig

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

In this workshop, young artists will make a painting of birch trees using a resist method (with yarn).

Saturday, July 13th, 2024

Make your own flower crown (vinok) using fresh materials and learn about this Ukrainian tradition.

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

Join the UHEC for their summer exhibit open house and gallery talk of the exhibition "Woven Textiles of Carpathian Ukraine" in the UHEC Library Gallery.

Monday, August 12th, 2024

Travel through Ukraine with the UHEC as we learn about famous Ukrainian people, folk art, history and geography. During the Passport Through Ukraine Summer Camp, participants will have a daily opportunity to make crafts inspired by the people and traditions of Ukraine. Daily educational and art-based lessons have been curated by the UHEC Education Department and tailored for students aged 5 to 10.