Introduction to Pysanky: Pumpkin Pysanky

Just in time for Fall! Turn an ordinary brown chicken eggshell into an adorable Jack-O-Lantern decoration. Explore the art, symbolism, and joy in writing Pysanky – Ukrainian Decorated Eggs. 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 instruction will be provided to complete one or two eggs.

Thursday Instruction: October 19
Class Duration: 3 Hours

Time:  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 15

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.