
Craftsmanship with a Heritage
Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Custom Designs
The Ukrainian Viking is committed to curating custom designs for each and ever order, to create a unique product exactly how you want it! Our team works closely with you, ensuring that your vision is brought to life with precision and creativity. We pride ourselves on using high-quality materials and time-honored techniques, ensuring that each piece not only meets but exceeds your expectations, creating lasting memories for years to come.
Our Story
The journey of The Ukrainian Viking commenced in 2012, when Sky embarked on his exploration of blacksmithing. This newfound skill quickly transformed into a fervent passion, leading to the establishment of the company. As Sky's enthusiasm for craftsmanship flourished, he broadened his expertise to include leatherworking, painting, woodworking, and more recently, laser engraving. Today, his workshop stands as a hub of creativity, where each item is carefully crafted, often merging various techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
Innovative Designs
We believe that craftsmanship should evolve, which is why we embrace innovation in our designs. By incorporating cutting-edge techniques like laser engraving and sublimation, we offer unique, custom creations that stand out.
Our Staff
Meet the creative minds dedicated to bringing your visions to life.
Skyler Hoffos
With over a decade of experience in blacksmithing and leatherworking Sky is the creator of all products by The Ukrainian Viking . His passion for traditional techniques and attention to detail result in stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Committed to craftsmanship, Sky continually seeks inspiration from nature, ensuring each creation tells a unique story that resonates his our clients.
Julianna Hoffos
Julianna contributes to the company in many ways. You can find her behind the scenes dealing with invoices, keeping the website up to date, handling buisness proposals and responding to inquiries. She ensures that operations run smoothly and efficiently, allowing our team to focus on creating exceptional products.
About The Artist - Sky
Based in Sherwood Park, Sky resides on his acreage with his wife Julianna, his Daughter Zoriana, and his pup Cedar. Sky is a man of many talents, and he continues to expand his knowledge, wisdom and experiences every day! The name " The Ukrainian Viking" was one that sky came by honestly. Since Sky's abilities are broad, he always had some trouble fitting everything together. He started out with "Sky's Forge and Leatherwork" in 2012 when he was blacksmithing at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. He then added another aspect to the business, SJade Photography, where he was an event and wedding photographer. And later on, after completing his training as a Reiki Master, he started "Healing Sky" to encompass his wide array of healing arts. Trying to express this all was a bit of a headache for him, and his earlier websites and business cards were packed with too much information! Once, while Sky involved in a group marketing session, it was mentioned by many in the group that people just referred to Sky as "That Ukrainian Viking Guy!" and so the name stuck. Now, Sky is well known in a variety if circles, and has done a great many things. He was a Ukrainian Dancer, both recreationally and semi professionally for around 24 years. He was also part of the Viking Reenactment ensemble Odin's Ravens. On top of this, Sky has played in multiple Ukrainian bands and orchestras including Chaika, Kobzari, and Neech. With his involvement in the fine art community, both Ukrainian and non Ukrainian, Sky has participated in multiple art shows and artistic events in the Edmonton area! Finally, Sky is a craftsman, and is always bringing his booth to markets, focusing mostly on Ukrainian events (Like Vegreville Pysanka Festival, and the Edmonton Ufest), natural health fairs, and Gun Shows. Sky is hoping to soon be adding Pow-Wow's to his list of events!Being of both Norweigan and Ukrainian background lent credence to the name, and Sky is just as passionate about his haritage as he is about his artwork and craftsmanship. Sky has also been given the Cree name of Black Wolf Wisdom-Keeper or Mahihkan Kisicahweyiwin Nikanetawiwin, and he carries this name with great honour an pride.Sky's list of educational accomplishments are wide and varied, and hard to sum up, but here are a few. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Education, Reiki Master, TCM Herbal Medicine Practitioner, Equine Meridian Healing.
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