Museum schedules Christmas workshops (11/30/97)

Museum schedules Christmas workshops

NEW YORK - The Ukrainian Museum has announced a series of Christmas programs beginning on December 6.

They are:

Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Tree Ornaments Workshop, Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, 2-4 p.m. Children of all ages and adults will learn how to make traditional Ukrainian Christmas tree decorations such as stars, spiders, chains and mobiles. Materials to be used are foil, colored paper, nut shells, beads, etc. Fee: adults, $10; seniors and students over 12, $8.50; children under 12, free. Museum members receive 15 percent discount.
Ukrainian Christmas Traditions: Baking Christmas Breads Workshop, Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. In this hands-on workshop participants will learn how to bake traditional Ukrainian Christmas breads such as the medivnyk (honey cake) and the makivnyk (poppyseed cake). During the session they also will learn about the customs and traditions that are part of the Ukrainian Christmas holiday. Fee: adults, $15; seniors and students over 16, $12.50. Museum members receive 15 percent discount.
Christmas Bazaar: Sunday, December 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ukrainian Museum's Christmas Bazaar will feature beautiful one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorations, embroideries, folk art objects, unique gold, silver and costume jewelry, paintings, etchings, ceramics, woodwork objects, exhibition catalogues, art books, beautifully illustrated children's books from Ukraine and home-baked goods (medivnyky and makivnyky) - all available for purchase. Also, the museum's lottery drawing will be held at 3 p.m. The bazaar will include a holiday musical program and surprises for the whole family.

The Ukrainian Museum is located at 203 Second Ave. For information call (212) 228-0110.

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