Egg design for this class

Come dye Pysanky eggs with us!! 

Are you ready to acquire more skills in the folk art of Pysanky?  With a backdrop of Ukrainian folk music as well as historical information read to you from Pysanky Egg books, you will learn intermediate skills that will enable you to “write” beautiful more complex Pysanky eggs!  Many tips will be shared and you will receive instructional handouts.  As a reminder, the purpose of creating Pysanky, according to Ukrainian folk tales, is to transfer goodness from the household to the designs which helps restrain evil in the world.  As you know, once varnished, the decorated egg is quite sturdy although still breakable.

The art of Pysanka (singular) (from Ukrainian very “pysaty” – to write) dates from antiquity. 

From a Christian perspective, the symbolism of the egg represents the rebirth of man.  Christians treat the egg as a symbol of the tomb from which Christ arose.  The pysanka is made during the last week of Lent per the Catholic and Orthodox calendars.   To give a pysanka is to give a symbolic gift of life.

ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!

Workshop Date: Saturday, April 22
Times: 2pm - 5pm
Ages: 12 - Adult
Cost: $40
Teacher: Cinzia (Cynthia Huesman)

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You may also stop in or call 301-733-2722 to register.