Join artist Olha Pryymak for a gentle evening workshop exploring the ritual of grass doll-making, also known as wish dolls; a tradition found across cultures that speaks to renewal, protection, and wishes for the future.
This hands-on workshop includes:
- A short introduction to Kupala Festival, a midsummer tradition from Northern and Eastern Europe.
- A gentle foraging walk to gather natural materials.
- Step-by-step doll-making in the studio, with cultural insights along the way.
Each finished doll will be photographed as part of a growing visual archive, with selected images later displayed as part of Kupala Festival this summer.
All are welcome – no prior experience is needed. This is a space for reflection, creativity, and connection with the land and one another.
Practical Notes:
- Please wear layers of clothing and footwear suitable for uneven ground – we’ll be walking a short distance outdoors whatever the weather.
- For any questions, contact Scott Evans by e-mail at scott@arts.je.
Getting to ArtHouse Jersey's Greve de Lecq Barracks:
- By Bus: Take Liberty Bus number 9 departing from Liberation Station in St. Helier. The bus departing at 17:45 will get you to Greve de Lecq on time, and the return bus departs at 20:20.
- By Car: Park in the car park at the National Trust for Jersey’s Seaside Café and walk 100m uphill via the marked path to Chemin du Catel.
- If in doubt, please look out for our ArtHouse Jersey flag!
This workshop is part of a larger cultural celebration led by artist Olha Pryymak called Kupala Festival; a vibrant midsummer tradition held across Northern and Eastern Europe that celebrates nature, participation, and creativity, coming to Jersey this summer.
Abundant Futures is a long-term, socially engaged project commissioned by ArtHouse Jersey, led by Dana Olărescu and sponsored by Spoor & Fisher Jersey. For more information, please visit our website at this link.
Image Credit: Wreath Making at Kupala 2022 by Maksym Honcharuk
