Sunday, March 30
Cayuga Museum Galleries
1 – 4 pm
Kolodocky Embroidery Design
$40 General Admission, $35 Museum Members
Reservations Required; Supplies will be provided
Reservations Required; Supplies will be provided
This workshop offers the opportunity for confident beginners and experienced artists to explore Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Participants will be provided with the chance to learn the basics of kolodocky embroidery, including stitches, tips, and techniques while working on flower design. The project will be framed in a wooden hoop, providing a neat and simple way to display the artwork as an element of décor. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Note: Although for this project we use a larger count embroidery fabric (14 Aida), some people may benefit from using a magnifying glass/lamp. The participants are encouraged to bring their own device if needed.
Registration is required as capacity is limited.
Nataliia Shynkarenko is a self-taught embroidery artist based in Auburn, NY. Born and raised in Ukraine, and starting in childhood, she became influenced by her grandmother’s artwork. Working initially in contemporary cross stitch technique, Nataliia also pursued her studies in Kyiv, Ukraine and in Syracuse, NY. She has a master’s degree in environmental science. Since 2017, Nataliia has become fascinated with Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Variety of Ukrainian folk symbols and techniques have inspired her to implement traditional art in modern-day wearable items. In her works Nataliia uses a traditional color palette and experiments with color combinations. She obtained qualifications from Prekrasa Studio, a Ukrainian folk art school, and through many discussions with fellow artists back in Ukraine.