Folk Crafts and Rhythms-Easter Special

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am UTC+01:00

Leicester Guildhall | Leicester

Leicester Museums & Galleries
Publisher/HostLeicester Museums & Galleries
Folk Crafts and Rhythms-Easter Special
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Easter Special – Sunday 5 April 2026
Celebrate Easter by exploring a rich variety of Eastern European Easter traditions. Visit our themed stalls to discover, learn about, and even try traditional customs from across Eastern Europe.
The exhibition will feature beautifully decorated Easter eggs, inspired by traditional Eastern European techniques and craftsmanship.
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Slovak Easter Egg Decorating Workshop
Try the traditional Slovak wax-resist technique and decorate your own Easter eggs in a guided, hands-on workshop.

Discover the beauty and symbolism of traditional Slovak Easter eggs in this creative, hands-on workshop using the centuries-old wax-resist technique.
Guided by artist Andrea, you will learn about the patterns, symbols and cultural meanings behind Easter traditions in Slovakia. Andrea will demonstrate the wax-application methods step-by-step, after which you will design and decorate up to two eggs of your own.
Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
Times & Capacity:
11:00–12:30 – 10 participants
13:00–14:30 – 10 participants
14:30–16:00 – 10 participants
The workshop lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Please note: this session is for adults only, and participants will need to sign a short safety waiver on the day after receiving instructions for working with hot wax.
Book your workshop via Eventbrite
BOOK: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977711678870?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Easter Egg Competition
Do you have Eastern European roots and create Easter egg designs so stunning they could belong in a museum?
This is your chance to showcase your talent! Bring your creations and take part in this special celebration of heritage and artistry.
Each participant may register up to three eggs
Registration: 11:00 am, Sunday 5 April 2026
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