Spring Pysanky Workshops!

According to traditional Ukrainian lore, the making and giving of intricately decorated eggs called Pysanky keeps an evil monster chained to his rocky cliff for one more year.  You are invited to join me in holding that monster at bay again this year!  Responding to many requests, I am not only offering several different workshops this year but I am also offering workshops on more advanced techniques and one workshop for kids (8 and up).


Reverse Dyeing
Saturday, March 17^th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$60
With Pysanky kit: $81.65

In this workshop we will start with a dyed egg and work backward to a lighter color using the natural action of the dyes as well as color removal with vinegar, bleach and soap.  You will leave the workshop with at least one completed egg, but most likely you will have time to complete two eggs. I will supply all beeswax, dyes, tools and blown eggs to work on in class.  Blown chicken eggs will be available for $2 each if you want to purchase additional eggs for future use. If you are adventurous, I also have goose eggs $4, turkey eggs $5, quail $2, and ostrich $25! Kits are available for purchase either when you register for the workshop or at the workshops for $20 (with tax it is $21.65).  These kits contain everything you need to continue to make Ukrainian eggs at home: a beeswax patty, a medium kistka, six dyes and a design sheet.

 

Etching
Friday, March 23^rd, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$60
With Pysanky kit: $81.65

This Friday workshop’s focus will be on etching natural brown chicken eggs using acid and vinegar to create lovely two-color eggs.  Depending on time, we may also dye an etched egg to add more interest. You will leave the workshop with at least one completed egg, but most likely you will have time to complete two eggs. I will supply all beeswax, dyes, tools and blown eggs to work on in class.  Blown chicken eggs will be available for $2 each if you want to purchase additional eggs for future use. If you are adventurous, I also have goose eggs $4, turkey eggs $5, quail $2, and ostrich $25! Kits are available for purchase either when you register for the workshop or at the workshops for $20 (with tax it is $21.65).  These kits contain everything you need to continue to make Ukrainian eggs at home: a beeswax patty, a medium kistka, six dyes and a design sheet.

 

Kid’s Workshop
Saturday, March 31, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$30
With Pysanky kit: $51.65

A workshop for kids age 8 and up. We will work on a simple design using both a crayon resist as well as the usual melted beeswax and kistka. Parents are invited to take the workshop with their kids for a fun family Easter-time activity.  I would prefer any child under 10 take the class with an adult.  I will supply all beeswax, dyes, tools and blown eggs to work on in class.  Blown chicken eggs will be available for $2 each if you want to purchase additional eggs for future use. If you are adventurous, I also have goose eggs $4, turkey eggs $5, quail $2, and ostrich $25! Kits are available for purchase either when you register for the workshop or at the workshops for $20 (with tax it is $21.65).  These kits contain everything you need to continue to make Ukrainian eggs at home: a beeswax patty, a medium kistka, six dyes and a design sheet. I will supply all beeswax, crayons, dyes, tools and blown eggs to work on in class. 

 

Traditional Ukrainian Egg Workshop
Saturday, March 31, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
$60
With Pysanky kit: $81.65
 
A workshop covering the basics of Ukrainian Easter egg dyeing using a kistka tool, beeswax and aniline dyes. You will leave the workshop with at least one completed egg, but most likely you will have time to complete two eggs.  You will leave the workshop with at least one completed egg, but most likely you will have time to complete two eggs. I will supply all beeswax, dyes, tools and blown eggs to work on in class.  Blown chicken eggs will be available for $2 each if you want to purchase additional eggs for future use. If you are adventurous, I also have goose eggs $4, turkey eggs $5, quail $2, and ostrich $25! Kits are available for purchase either when you register for the workshop or at the workshops for $20 (with tax it is $21.65).  These kits contain everything you need to continue to make Ukrainian eggs at home: a beeswax patty, a medium kistka, six dyes and a design sheet.

 

Traditional Ukrainian Egg Workshop
Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$60
With Pysanky kit: $81.65
 
Spend the Saturday before Easter learning the basics of traditional Ukrainian Egg dyeing using a kistka tool, beeswax and aniline dyes. You will leave the workshop with at least one completed egg, but most likely you will have time to complete two eggs.  You will leave the workshop with at least one completed egg, but most likely you will have time to complete two eggs. I will supply all beeswax, dyes, tools and blown eggs to work on in class.  Blown chicken eggs will be available for $2 each if you want to purchase additional eggs for future use. If you are adventurous, I also have goose eggs $4, turkey eggs $5, quail $2, and ostrich $25! Kits are available for purchase either when you register for the workshop or at the workshops for $20 (with tax it is $21.65).  These kits contain everything you need to continue to make Ukrainian eggs at home: a beeswax patty, a medium kistka, six dyes and a design sheet.
 

• If a class doesn't "make", I will give you the option of taking one of the other scheduled workshops or I will refund your money.  You will be notified within one week of the workshop of any changes. 
• We will be working with carbon-darkened beeswax and aniline dyes, both of which stain, so please wear art clothes or bring a smock/apron.  

To register for a class you may reserve your spot by paying the tuition through Paypal.  You may make a payment to "info@katyegg".  For other methods of payment, please contact me through the email address on the right.