Name: Ukrainian Winter Craft Lab
Start: 2025-12-19T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-19T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Café des Chutes

Vertep Masks • Tea • DJ DallLea
Step inside the magical world of Vertep—Ukraine’s cherished winter folk theater—and create your own traditional mask in this cozy, hands-on workshop for all ages. Guided by beautifully crafted templates from acclaimed Kyiv artist Tetyana Fedosenko, you’ll design, paint, and decorate your own Vertep character. Whether you come with kids, friends, or simply your creative spirit, you’ll leave with a finished mask ready to wear at the sequel event on December 20. This festive crafting session features:
Ukrainian Christmas DJ Mix by DJ DallLea | A joyful blend of contemporary and traditional holiday sounds to set the mood.
Warm Winter Tea Service | Enjoy traditional Uzvar—a fragrant ceremonial drink made from dried fruits—along with Ukrainian holiday sweets.
All Craft Supplies Provided | Choose from artist-made mask templates, then bring your Vertep character to life with paints, patterns, and playful embellishments.
A Welcoming, Family-Friendly Atmosphere | Perfect for children, teens, adults, and grandparents—no art experience needed.
Take Home a Finished Vertep Mask | Wear it proudly at the December 20 celebration and become part of a tradition passed down for generations. Bring your handmade Vertep mask and step into an unforgettable evening of live Ukrainian winter carols with vocalist Inna Kovtun, a Ukrainian holiday buffet (kutya, borshch, pampushky, uzvar), and a community caroling ceremony.
About the Artist
A Kyiv-based artist, designer, and illustrator, Tetyana Fedosenko brings Ukrainian storytelling to life through vibrant color, symbolic motifs, and deep imagination. Her masks, textiles, and folk-inspired designs bridge ancient tradition and contemporary expression with warmth and wonder.
Learn more: www.fedosenkoart.com.ua
This program supported in part by the City of Bend. Free admission. Donations support KOLOVITA’s cultural wellness programs for refugee and local families in Central Oregon.