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In this workshop, young artists will paint a floral work of art on canvas utilizing their initials and inspired by Ukrainian folk art and applied art ornamentation.
History does not repeat itself: there are many differences between the massive wave of Ukrainian Displaced Persons after World War II and the current wave of those seeking refuge from the full-scale Russian invasion. But there are also many similarities. Join UHEC archivist Michael Andrec and Anastasiia Chapman of the Church World Service for a comparison of history and current events.
Art, historical documents and photographs can be very powerful tools to help audiences engage with historical events, but they can lead to complexities, especially when those events are traumatic or even genocidal. Join the UHEC and special guests for an online discussion of this topic.
Come join the Ukrainian History and Education Center for self-guided and expert-guided tours at St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum, the Fisher Family Cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church in Somerset/South Bound Brook!
In this workshop, young artists will learn about Ukrainian Hutsul-style wood work crafts & wood inlay and create their own wood inlay inspired craft.
Travel through the regions of Ukraine with the UHEC as we learn about Ukrainian folk art, history and geography. During the Passport Through Ukraine Summer Camp, participants will have a daily opportunity to make a craft inspired by different regions of Ukraine. Daily educational and art-based lessons have been curated by the UHEC Education Department and tailored for students aged 5 to 10.
Join us for a talk by Matt Weismantel, a volunteer at Ellis Island, who will consider documents generated during the immigration process and how to find and decipher the information they include.
In this workshop, young artists will learn about the history of the Ukrainian vinok flower crown and create their own vinok using a marker dyed method.
In this in-person workshop, guest artist Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky Weismantel will walk us through an exploration of the works and life of Maria Prymachenko, and guide participants through painting a replica of Prymachenko’s famous work “Flowers for Peace” (1965). Supplies, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.