Invitation to a Wedding
Now through January 11, 2012 (EXTENDED)
YOU'RE INVITED TO A WEDDING!
Learn about Ukrainian wedding traditions by touring the Invitation to a Wedding exhibition. Look at the textiles, breads, and costumes used during ceremonies, discover how these are adapted to modern life, and compare Ukrainian rituals to the traditions of other cultures. (Grades K-12)
$3 per student for 1-hour tour
WEDDING WORKSHOP
Hands-on workshop to accompany a tour of the Invitation to a Wedding exhibition. Decorate a traditional wedding rushnyk (ritual cloth) with a tree of life motif, sculpt dough birds for a korovai (wedding bread), and engage in other traditional crafts. (Grades K-12)
$5 materials fee per student for 1-hour workshop
Available year-round; call to reserve:
UKRAINIAN FOLK ART
Discover the forms and meanings in Ukrainian folk art by looking at and discussing a range of objects from the Museum's permanent collection. Engage in hands-on activities inspired by these objects that explore time-honored techniques and utilize traditional motifs and symbols. (Grades K-12)
$5 materials fee for 1 1/2-hour program
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
Discover how Ukrainian folk art connects to folk art from other cultures. What does a Ukrainian Easter egg have in common with an Indonesian sarong? Why do Ukrainian and Mexican embroideries look so similar? View objects from the museum's permanent collection and compare them to objects from other cultures. Engage in a hands-on workshop in which two traditions are combined in a beautiful and original craft. (Grades K-12)
$5 materials fee for 1 1/2-hour program
A UKRAINIAN IMMIGRANT'S SUITCASE
Explore the Ukrainian immigrant experience through photos from the archives, objects from the permanent collection, and stories. Discover the path many Ukrainians took to end up in New York's East Village and learn how they adapted their culture to fit the needs of their new home, America. Take a walking tour of the neighborhood to see the various Ukrainian stores, restaurants, and establishments that make up the community. (Grades K-12)
$5 per student for 1 1/2-hour program
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