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Ukrainian Straw Snowflake Ornaments

Price range: $27.00 through $30.00

Date: Saturday, December 20. 2025
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Location: PIE Education Centre, MacLaren Art Centre
Cost: Non-Members $30.00/$27.00 for members

Celebrate the holidays and get creative with regional artist Mariya Blyznyuk! Blyznyuk will introduce children to the art of straw ornament-making, a cherished Ukrainian winter tradition, symbolizing light, harmony, and the arrival of the holiday season. Creating these delicate snowflakes from natural straw is a meditative and joyful process that connects participants with nature, heritage, and handmade craftsmanship. Register early as spots are limited!

Description

Mariya Blyznyuk is a Canadian-Ukrainian artist and educator who actively represents traditional Ukrainian culture in Canada. Her artistic practice includes elements of Ukrainian folk decorative art, which she thoughtfully synthesizes with contemporary Canadian creative contexts.

Mariya is an active exhibiting artist who regularly participates in local and regional exhibitions and cultural presentations. She is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Toronto Chapter, as well as several other artistic organizations and community art groups across Ontario.

She is also the founder of an independent art studio where she leads creative programs for participants of different ages. In addition to her artistic work, Mariya actively supports the Ukrainian community through cultural initiatives, workshops, and collaborative projects.