Ukrainian Pysanka Eggs - An Ancient Tradition for All

Explore the art, symbolism and joy in creating pysanky- Ukrainian decorated eggs.  Turn an ordinary egg into a work of art. 

Students will learn the age-old folk art of applying hot beeswax to an emptied chicken egg using a stylus, over a succession of dye baths. When the pattern is completed, the wax is removed over a candle flame, revealing the colors beneath. This pysanka, or Ukrainian egg can then be displayed on a stand, or hung as an ornament.

Materials and supplies and instruction will be provided to complete one or two eggs. Kits, and finished works by Basia, will also be available for purchase, so that students can continue the craft at home.  

Class runs approximately 4 hours.