Petrykivka-Inspired Artisan Cutting Board Workshop with Olena Chorna

The Shevchenko Museum invites you to a Petrykivka-Inspired Artisan Cutting Board Workshop conducted by professional artist and educator Olena Chorna where you’ll create your own artisan wood cutting board using the UNESCO-recognized Ukrainian Folk Art – Petrykivka style.
In the guided 3-hour session you will learn the traditional Ukrainian folk art of Petrykivka painting first by practising the special delicate brushstrokes on paper  practicing with your chosen color palette and then transfering of your unique design onto the wooden board.  After final touches and varnishing the finished product will be a lovely colourful beautiful and functional board — paint on one side chop on the other!
No painting skills required — just bring your curiosity and joy!
All materials included.
Tickets: $75 + $15 materials (boards brushes paints ...)
Age: 14+
Families welcome. $15 discount for the families of three. $20 discount for the families of four. Please call 416-534-8662 for family registration.
Date: Thursday August 21 2025
Time: 6-9 PM
Address: 1604 Bloor Street West Toronto
All participants must register as space is limited.
If you wish to register by phone please call: 416-534-8662
Registration: https://www.shevchenko.ca/events/details.cfm?eventid=2164