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Learn about the Ukrainian tradition of pysanky and their symbols, and create your own beautiful wax-dyed egg.
Learn about the Ukrainian tradition of pysanky and their symbols, and experience first-hand the process of writing pysanky using an ancient wax-dyeing technique on hollow chicken eggs.
The workshop will also include a presentation of the Ukrainian pysanka tradition, symbolism, and detailed steps of the pysanka process.
Participants will walk away with their own beautiful creation - a pysanka of autumn foliage.
All supplies for this workshop are included in the supplies fee.
Instructor: Halla Jmourko. Class size: 4-12 participants. Register by November 10.
Refund Policy
If a workshop does not reach the minimum number of students within 3 days of the workshop, it may be cancelled at the instructor’s discretion. If you are already registered (and have paid) for a workshop that is cancelled, your whole registration amount will be refunded.
If you request to withdraw from a workshop 72 hours or more before the day of the workshop, Del Ray Artisans will refund the Workshop Fee and any Supply Fee minus a 15% processing fee.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations less than 72 hours before the day of the workshop.
The Washington Group Cultural Fund presents singer Teryn Kuzma, who performs arias, art songs, and Ukrainian folk songs.
She is accompanied by pianist Myroslav Mykhailenko and also accompanies herself on the bandura.
Over the past five years, Teryn Kuzma has been featured in performances with Hartford Opera Theater, Ohio Light Opera, Toronto Summer Music Festival, Berkshire Opera Festival, and the Ukrainian Art Song Project. In 2024 she starred in the world premiere of Layale Chaker's new opera "Ruinous Gods" at Spoleto Festival USA. She is Assistant Conductor of the Women's Bandura Ensemble of North America and Artistic Director of the New York School of Bandura.
Myroslav Mykhailenko is a Ukrainian American pianist active as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborator. He won the 2022 Chicago International Music Competition in the Concert Artist Category, and is pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Reception to follow.
Sponsored by Self Reliance Financial FCU.
Join us in person to celebrate Oakland Baptist Church’s 135th Anniversary with a fun banquet and brunch!
Oakland Baptist Church 135th Anniversary Banquet & Brunch
Come join us for a fun and heartfelt celebration of 135 years at Oakland Baptist Church! This in-person event features a delightful banquet followed by a relaxing brunch, perfect for catching up with old friends and making new ones. Don’t miss out on great food, warm company, and memorable moments as we honor our church’s amazing journey together. See you there!
Founded in 1917, the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia represents over a century of dedication to supporting women in the legal profession and advancing justice in Alexandria, VA and the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The organization was established by pioneers like Ellen Spencer Mussey during a transformative era when women were largely excluded from law schools, the practice of law, and bar associations themselves. Today, the WBA continues its founding mission of maintaining professional integrity, promoting the administration of justice, advancing and protecting the interests of women lawyers, fostering mutual improvement, and cultivating a spirit of friendship among members. The association envisions a world where all women lawyers are empowered to achieve personal and professional success, where members are meaningfully connected and mentored, and where diversity, equity, and inclusion define the organization's culture and leadership. Open to all who value its mission, the WBA welcomes attorneys, legal professionals, and supporters committed to strengthening the legal profession. Through meaningful connections, substantive programming, and community service initiatives, the organization works to raise the visibility of women in law and promote their elevation to leadership positions. The WBA's commitment extends beyond its membership to the broader community, particularly through the WBA Foundation's work supporting nonprofits serving women and girls in the legal field throughout the DC area.
Founded in 1985 by a group of concerned African-American women in Northern Virginia, Black Women United for Action (BWUFA) emerged from a simple but powerful recognition: highly educated and professionally talented Black women were underrepresented in decision-making positions in education and government. What began as a local initiative in Alexandria, VA has evolved into a diverse, ethnically inclusive volunteer organization with members spanning the Washington Metropolitan area, multiple states along the Eastern Seaboard, and Canada. BWUFA's mission centers on advocating for women's concerns and improving the lives of impoverished, vulnerable families through empowerment and self-sufficiency approaches. The organization values collaborative partnerships and maintains a deep commitment to family preservation and community development. Beyond direct service provision, BWUFA serves as a cultural steward, raising awareness of overlooked chapters in African-American history and highlighting the community's contributions to building the nation. The organization's signature initiatives, including the annual Mount Vernon Slave Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, reflect their dedication to honoring heritage while serving present-day community needs. Operating from Alexandria, BWUFA continues to be distinguished by its diverse membership, grassroots methodology, and unwavering focus on uplifting at-risk communities and creating opportunities for vulnerable families to achieve self-sufficiency and dignity.
Since 1973, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium has been the collective voice for tribal higher education in the United States. What began as a support network for six pioneering tribally controlled colleges has evolved into a movement encompassing 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities dedicated to providing culturally rooted, holistic education to American Indian communities. Based in Alexandria, VA, AIHEC represents the shared mission of member institutions created and chartered by tribal governments to serve their people through locally based, supportive academic programs. The consortium embodies a commitment to strengthening Indigenous languages, cultures, and tribal sovereignty while creating pathways to economic opportunity in some of America's most underserved regions. AIHEC's member institutions serve as vital community anchors, operating in rural areas where they provide not only post-secondary education but also economic development and social stability. The organization's leadership structure reflects its democratic values—governance by the presidents of member TCUs ensures that decisions serve the authentic needs of tribal communities. AIHEC's advocacy work addresses systemic inequities in federal funding and policy, championing the unique contributions of tribal colleges to rural America and national development. Through collaborative initiatives and member support, AIHEC continues the foundational work of building educational excellence, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering American Indian students to thrive in their communities and beyond.
