Making Ukrainian dolls

Ira Buch, Ukrainian national and current junior at The Hotchkiss School, led a traditional doll-making workshop Wednesday, May 8.

Patrick L. Sullivan

Making Ukrainian dolls

SALISBURY — Ira Buch, a Ukrainian student at The Hotchkiss School, showed a group of children how to make traditional Ukrainian dolls at the Scoville Memorial Library Wednesday afternoon, May 8.

With backup from Caroline Burchfield, Buch demonstrated how to make the simple, colorful “motanky” dolls from available fabric — in this case, an old tablecloth and some ribbon.

As the group worked, she explained that the dolls are meant to protect the household from evil spirits.

The dolls do not have faces.

Asked why, Buch said “a face could annoy the spirits.”

Buch was a natural with the small children, asking them about what they like to do and putting them at ease.

Latest News

Housatonic baseball wins 15-3 over Terryville
Wes Allyn slides safely into second, April 16.
Photo by Riley Klein

FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School varsity baseball won big at home Wednesday, April 16, with a 15-3 win against Terryville High School.

Housatonic performed well on both sides of the ball. Offensively, HVRHS batters combined for 12 RBIs and seven stolen bases.

Keep ReadingShow less
NWCT Arts Council: Spring fundraiser

Dancers from Pilobolus will perform at the NWCT Arts Council spring fundraiser on April 26 in Washington Depot, Conn.

Provided

On Saturday, April 26, the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council will host a special evening, Arts Connected, their spring fundraiser celebrating the power of creativity and community. Held at the Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington Depot from 5 to 8 p.m., this event brings together artists, performers, and neighbors for a magical night filled with inspiration, connection and joy.

Award-winning designer and arts advocate Diane von Furstenberg and her granddaughter Antonia Steinberg are honorary co-chairs of the event. Their shared love of the arts informs the spirit of the evening.

Keep ReadingShow less