Virtual Paska Workshop – Traditional Ukrainian Bread & Dough Decoration

Workshop Details

Ukraine, often called the breadbasket of Europe, has many customs and traditions revolving around wheat and bread. Ukrainian breads can be elaborately decorated with braids, flowers and birds, also made out of dough. This workshop will not only teach the tradition of the Paska bread, it will give instruction on how the traditional dough decorations are made.

Join us for this FREE virtual workshop streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram on January 7th at 7:00 pm CST.

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Artist Biography

Raelene (Dziedzic) Blahey of Winnipeg, Manitoba is very proud of her Ukrainian heritage. This Multimedia Specialist and mother of two has always celebrated her culture. As a former dancer and instructor with Zoloto Ukrainian Dance for ten years, she now looks forward to being a dance mom as her children start to learn traditional Ukrainian dance.

Raelene, ever passionate to learn from her family about the ethnic traditions and customs of her culture has spent years perfecting Ukrainian arts, crafts and cooking. Having hosted cultural workshops in the past for Zoloto dance students, she is now eager to pass along her knowledge to her children and those who wish to join the upcoming virtual workshop.