The Art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Design

Intricately decorated Pysanky eggs, also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs, feature traditional folk motifs and designs. Learn how to transform plain white eggs using a special pen and melted wax, then color them with vivid dyes. Repeat the drawing and dyeing process in layers until your unique, beautiful, hollowed-out egg is complete. All materials provided.

Please note: To ensure enough time to craft your egg, all participants must arrive on time.

Hanka Robertson

Hanka Robertson was born in Slovenia and learned to make pysanky as a child. She was taught by her mother, who was born and raised in the former Czechoslovakia where pysanky eggs were an annual Easter tradition. Hanka is also an avid embroiderer and a member of the American Needlepoint Guild and the New England Lace Guild.

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