Brown Egg Pysanka Ornament

Explore the art, symbolism and joy in writing Pysanky – Ukrainian Decorated Eggs. Students will be guided in writing patterns on brown eggshells with wax to create holiday-themed ornaments. Students will learn the age-old method of applying hot beeswax to an emptied chicken egg using a special tool and then dipping the egg in a dye bath. These steps are repeated to create patterns and symbols. When the process is completed, the wax is melted off over a candle flame, revealing the hidden colors and designs. (Designs may vary ). This pysanka, or Ukrainian Easter egg can then be displayed on a stand or hung as an ornament.

All materials, supplies, and instructions will be provided to complete one egg ornament.

Thursday Instruction: November 2

Class Duration: 3 Hours

Time:  5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Education Studio

Ages: 12 and above

Class Limit: 6 to 10

Class Fee: $65

Instructor: Basia Andrusko

Prerequisite: None

Registration Closing: October 26

Seats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.

CANCELATION POLICY: Refunds are eligible up to one week before the beginning of the workshop. After this time, workshop fees are non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimum enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees. A $25 fee is charged to those who do not show up for their appointment. We require 24 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment; otherwise, it will be considered a no-show, except in the case of illness. Are you feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19? Please stay home. Appointments can be rescheduled by phone or email.