June 5, 2021 — 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Lessia Petriv Register by June 3, 2021 Via Zoom Registration Fee Members: $10 Registration Fee Non-Members: $15 Join Lessia Petriv to learn the how and why of gardening. Participants will learn when to plant, which plants companion one another, and many helpful tips for better gardening! Participants will […]
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Homestead Gardening Practices
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Michael Mucz Register by June 3, 2021 Via Zoom Registration Fee Members: $10 Registration Fee Non-Members: $15 Ukrainian settlers brought with them a wide range of traditional knowledge and practices, allowing them to settle the land, survive, and prosper on the Prairies. Join author and instructor Michael Mucz to learn […]
ACUA’s Annual Ukrainian Vintage Fair
The wait is over! ACUA’s Annual Ukrainian Vintage Fair Launch Event is here on Saturday June 19th, 2021 from 11am-3pm! We are committed to bringing this event to you safely and responsibly, so things may look a little different this year. Stay tuned. *ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS UNTIL MAY 29, CALL 780-488-8558 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR AN […]
ACUA Ukrainian Easter Market
Place Your Order Online: March 2 – 19, 2021 Pick Up: March 27, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your one stop Ukrainian Easter food shop! In order to keep our community safe, we will be implementing in store pickup for our annual Easter Market. Order before 11:59 p.m. March 19th, 2021 and pick up your […]
The Cabinet of Chester & Luba Kuc – Part Two: Petit Point and Pysanky
March 5 – May 2, 2021 In-person viewing. Full Exhibition Catalogue with photos, prices, dimensions, and live availability updates available here. This edition of The Cabinet of Chester & Luba Kuc focuses entirely on works completed by Chester Kuc himself: His petit point embroidery, as well as his pysanky, or Ukrainian Easter Eggs. The display […]
Two Lands of Colour
Two Lands of Colour: Olya Tkachenko Exhibition On View: March 23, 2021 to May 1, 2021 Shared Gallery at ACUA A brand new exhibition featuring the batik paintings of Toronto-based Ukrainian artist Olya Tkachenko. CLICK HERE for FULL EXHIBITION CATALOGUE with PHOTOS CLICK HERE to Watch Exhibition Video on Youtube Olya Tkachenko – […]
Chernihiv National Dress, Modernization of Stamping on Fabric & Chernihiv Embroidery
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Online Workshop Cost: $10 Members Learn how stamping is being modernized in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine. Gather inspiration in this demonstration and stamping workshop. Participants will learn about authentic Ukrainian embroidery stitches from the region of Chernihiv that have been lost in history and will create their own sampler using […]
Needle Felting
CANCELLED In-Person Workshop hosted at ACUA, 9534-87 Street Cost: $40 Members You will learn how to needle felt and will create a brooch to take home. This class is beginner friendly, no experience necessary. All materials will be provided. It is suitable for children 12+. Presenter: Natalia Iashnikova, Master Felter, Edmonton, Alberta
Borschivski Embroidery
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online Workshop Cost: $10 Participants will learn about authentic Ukrainian embroidery stitches from Borschiv region, that have been lost in history and create their own sampler using these stitches. Instructor: Myroslava Boykiv is a member of the Masters of Folk Art of Ukraine. She completed her studies at Kosiv College […]
Symbolism in Rushnyky & Codes and Symbolism in Ukrainian Embroidery
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online Workshop Cost: $10 Symbolism in Rushnyky Participants will learn about the ancient symbolism incorporated in Ukrainian rushnyky (ritual towels), focused on the Central Dnipro Region of Cherkasy, which has formed the foundation for creating the contemporary rushnyk. Presenter: Oleksandra Telizhenko, Member of the National Masters of Ukraine 1979, from […]
