- Saturday, November 19, 2016
- 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- MAWA, 611 Main Street
Gerdan is a traditional Ukrainian loom beading, which is used to make necklaces in bright, geometric designs. Olesya Hlibka and Ganna Glibka will teach this age-old craft practice using small take-home looms for participants. Note, this is a slightly different technique than Indigenous loom beading, so come and try something new! During the workshop, everyone will learn how to make their own Gerdan. With instructors, Ganna Glibka and Olesya Hlibka.
Free! No need to register, just come!
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Ganna Glibka is also from Chernivtsi City (Ukraine). She was President of the Chernivtsi Branch of the Ukrainian National Women’s League from 2010 to 2015. The purpose of UNWL is to unite Ukrainian women around the world in order to foster Ukrainian cultural heritage and promote knowledge of Ukrainian culture. She came to Winnipeg in February 2015 with her husband and two daughters. She works with children at the Ukrainian school Ridna Shkola – Chytalnia Prosvita and with seniors at Holy Family Home.
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Olesya Hlibka was born in Chernivtsi City, Ukraine and learned different kinds of traditional folk art from her grandmother. She immigrated to Canada 10 years ago and continues to make traditional Ukrainian jewelry. Ganna Glibka is also from Chernivtsi City. She was President of the Chernivtsi Branch of the Ukrainian National Women’s League from 2010 to 2015. The purpose of UNWL is to unite Ukrainian women around the world in order to foster Ukrainian cultural heritage and promote knowledge of Ukrainian culture. She came to Winnipeg in February 2015 and works with refugee youth in a capacity of Life and Employability Enhancement Program Instructor at the Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre.