The Pysanka, a decorated egg was common among Slavic peoples as far back as 5,000 B.C. and was deeply important in spring rituals, symbolizing nature’s rebirth. When decorating eggs in the Ukrainian style, designs are drawn on the egg with melted beeswax, which flows from a stylus tool called a kystka. The eggs are then dipped in a series of dyes and the final pattern is revealed when the wax is removed. Pysanka and Slavic egg decoration traditions are found in the Ukraine, Poland, Russian, Hungary, Moldova, and all over Eastern Europe.

This session is for those who are 16 years and older, and attendance is limited so that you will receive personal instruction. Another session for those 8 and older will be held in the afternoon. If there is enough interest, a second set of sessions will be held the following Saturday.

Workshop Instructor Kat Skraba is a long-time cultural arts lover, interdisciplinary artist, ethnic dancer, designer, curator, and art educator. She learned this and other traditional arts in childhood from immigrant Slavic communities in Pennsylvania.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the UNICEF Ukrainian Children's Fund.