Gather at the Gallery (55+): Petrykivka Painting Workshop

Join us for a hands on plate decorating workshop using Petrykivka techniques with local artist Olena Chrona.

Please note that there is a limit of two tickets per person. This measure is in place to promote a more equitable ticket purchasing experience for everyone. 10% member discounts cannot be applied to Gather at the Gallery, Youth Guild, Claytime or Glasstime.

Paint a ceramic plate in the Petrykivka style with local artist Olena Chrona.

During the workshop Olena will teach a simple design, demonstrating how to combine brushstorkes into a fully formed masterpiece! If your're feeling more adventurous, you're welcome to freestyle using your newly learned skills!

Each ticket includes 1 clay item that will be kiln-fired in our studio. Items are foodsafe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.

During the workshop, please photograph your artwork so you can identify it when it comes out of the kiln. Thank you!

About Gather at the Gallery

Gather at the Gallery is an event presented twice a month specifically for the 55+ community. This program provides opportunities to express your own creativity through a variety of hands on workshops, meet artists and hear their stories, or preview new exhibitions. Gather at the Gallery is generously sponsored by the Governemnt of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Refunds & Date changes

14 days notice required for a date change or refund (minus Eventbrite booking fee). 50% refund with less than 14 days notice (minus Eventbrite booking fee). No refund for same-day cancellations. Full refund policies here.

After the Workshop + Pickup

The ceramic artworks will be fired in a kiln at the gallery. Approximately 4 weeks after the workshop, you will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up. You can also check our website here to see if your pieces are ready to be picked up.

About Olena Chrona

"I am Olena Chorna, a Canadian artist with roots in Dnipro City, Ukraine. In my childhood, I found joy in observing nature and painting en plein air. After being accepted into the Academy of Fine Arts, I studied art history, sculpture, drawing, and painting in various media and techniques for four years, graduating with Honours in Fine Art.

I began my teaching journey at the age of 16, shortly after graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts. I was hired as an art instructor to teach art classes at a summer camp. Since then, I've been passionate about teaching both children and adults, guiding them on their artistic paths.

Upon graduating from the Art Academy, I pursued architecture at Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, all while continuing my passion for teaching art classes and doing my own original artwork in painting, drawing, and sculpture. My extensive travels, both within the former Soviet Union and abroad, fueled my artistic inspiration.

I also learned one-stroke painting, a phenomenon of Ukrainian ornamental folk art called Petrykivka, which has its roots in the village of Petrykivka in the Dnipro Region of Ukraine. I studied under its masters and fell in love with its centuries-old charm. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Petrykivka decorative painting is more than just art; it represents a cultural legacy of Ukraine.

My mission is not only to provide education in Fine Art but also to introduce Petrykivka decorative painting to the Waterloo Region community and beyond, helping people discover the uniqueness of this one-stroke Ukrainian folk art. Embracing the rich artistic heritage of Petrykivka, I am excited to showcase my original artwork and offer art classes and workshops for all ages on this subject for any occasion. This ornamental style can be applied to canvas, paper, ceramics, or glass items such as bowls, vases, and cups, as well as wooden objects , Christmas ornaments and much more. Each piece serves as a testament to the beauty and uniqueness of this traditional Ukrainian decorative art. "