Pysanky Workshop

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Learn to make Ukrainian eggs in this 2-hour beginner to intermediate workshop taught by Northern Virginia based Pysanka Artist and Instructor Stephanie Cheeseman, aka Pysanky Steph.

Register in advance here — this workshop has sold out in past years!

Pysanky (PIH-san-kih) are the vibrant and traditional folk art of Ukrainian style eggs. Pysanky are made with a wax-resist (batik) method. They are written with beeswax by heating the stylus, called a kistka, in a candle flame until the wax melts, and then a design is written on the egg. The egg is fully submerged in dye from lightest color to darkest color, with more wax being applied at each step until finally the last dye bath is the background. The wax is then melted off to reveal your design!

Learn some history and symbolism and take home a Ukrainian style egg that you made yourself!

This workshop will use candles, beeswax, chicken eggs, and permanent dyes. All supplies and tools will be provided.

All backgrounds and skill levels welcome!

This workshop is part of the annual fundraiser for Ukraine sponsored by Pysanky Steph, Made in ALX, and The Critical Mass LLC. A portion of the ticket price will be donated to Razom for Ukraine.