Olha Novak

Olha Novak works as a researcher at the Historical and Ethnographic Museum of the Lviv Regional Council, in the department of weaving and carpet making in the city of Hlyniany.

She received her education from Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology named after S. Z. Gzhytsky in 2001 and a Master’s degree in Art Management from Lviv National Academy of Arts in 2019.

Her hobbies include weaving, felting, embroidery, landscape painting, and making jewelry from epoxy resin, ceramics, metal, wool, natural materials and stones.

• Weaving: Traditional hand weaving of various textile products, including carpets, tapestries, belts, and more. Utilising diverse techniques and materials to create unique and authentic items.
• Felting: Crafting warm and cozy items from wool through the process of felting, specifically toys, decorative objects, and other felt products. Applying various felting techniques to achieve the desired outcome.
• Embroidery: Decorative embellishment of fabric using a needle and thread. Creating a variety of patterns, ornaments, and designs on clothing, towels, paintings, and other items.
• Landscape Painting: Pictorial representation of the beauty of nature on canvas. Creating landscapes with various artistic materials such as paints, pencils, and pastels.
• Jewelry Making: Creating original and unique handmade jewelry from various materials, such as epoxy resin, ceramics, metal, wool, natural materials, and stones.
• Block Printing and Fabric Painting: Decorating fabric using block printing and painting techniques. Creating unique patterns and motifs on fabric, employing various techniques and materials.