Ukrainian Embroidery Workshop – Valentines Sampler With Diagonal Lyshtva Design

Sunday, February 11, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cayuga Museum of History and Art
203 Genesee St., Auburn, NY
Heart-shaped wooden ornament with red and burgundy Ukrainian star embroidery, from a Valentine's workshop.
A heart-shaped wooden ornament featuring red and burgundy Ukrainian star embroidery, created during a Valentine's sampler workshop.

Learn how to make a Valentines sampler in the Ukrainian lyshtva embroidery method, led by artist Nataliia Shynkarenko. This workshop offers the opportunity for aspiring artists to explore Ukrainian traditional embroidery, regardless of experience level. Participants will be provided with the chance to learn the basics of diagonal lyshtva embroidery, including stitches, tips, and techniques while working on a heart-shaped sampler. A wood canvas will be used to allow individuals to better focus on the project. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

The workshop fee is $30, and registration is required as capacity is limited.