Learn ancient spring calling songs (vesnianky) and songs for walking & dancing with community (hailky) with Maria Kudriavtseva, a renowned folk singer from the folk troupe Bozhychi, based in Kyiv.

With many years of experience collecting and performing Ukrainian village songs, Maria has a powerful and unforgettable voice; She sings in the 'open voice' or 'white voice' village style, common to the Ukrainian steppe. She will instruct on technique, teach rarely heard vesnianky & hailky, as well as bring context to the songs presented.

Reserve a spot by emailing: kosa.kolektiv[at]gmail.com

No experience necessary. All ages welcome.

Ukrainian songs with English transliteration.

PWYC. suggested donation $20-30 (includes materials)

Regarding location, please note: we are not IN the church, we are in the studio, the building directly north of the church!

FYI: There will be pysanky-making* happening for the parish youth at the same time (starting at 11am and going until probably 3pm) in the same building, so if you are keen to try your hand at that, you are welcome to come beforehand, have lunch, and make some easter eggs.

*pysanky are easter eggs decorated with wax-resist dyeing method

There is hot food sold out of the building: crepes, beet salad, sauerkraut, cabbage rolls and varenyky (dumplings), which you can purchase for lunch.

Kosa will provide water & tea. You are welcome to bring snacks & your own mug.