Koliada Workshop Series: The Art of Play

Koliada Workshops: Preparing for a Season of Music, Masks, and Magic

Cherry Valley Koliada continues this tradition with a series of free workshops on multiple dates in November at the Cherry Valley Old School, 2 Genesee St, Cherry Valley, NY.

Upcoming Workshops

The Art of Play: Physical Acting & Character Creation – November 2, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Led by Isha Justyna Kostek and Monika Burra, this Lecoq-inspired physical theater workshop explores movement, character creation, and expressive storytelling through body and voice. No prior experience required.

Crafting Your Creature – November 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

With Marc-Anthony Polizzi and Tooth, participants will begin building their Koliada creatures, experimenting with recycled materials and non-human body shapes to create costumes that inspire movement and imagination.

Intuitive Interspecies Communication (Virtual) – November 9, 2025 | Time 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Facilitated by Max Pospisil, this online session explores Slavic traditions of animals speaking during Koliada through guided meditation and imaginative practices.

Artist Talk: Rebirthing the Ancient Traditions and Songs (In-person & Virtual) – November 16, 2025 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Artist Angelica Dzeli Gosiewska Palmer traces the evolution of Koliada—from its ancient beginnings to its modern-day revival as a celebration of nature, ancestry, and seasonal magic, followed by a community sing to begin learning traditional songs for the February performance.

All workshops, unless otherwise noted, are in person at the Cherry Valley Old School, 2 Genesee St, Cherry Valley and are free and open to the public. Materials are provided, and donations are welcome to support the continuation of this community tradition. Registration is required, at https://www.thetelegraphschool.org/.