About this Event
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
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.
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 (not painted) 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!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
My name is Stephanie Cheeseman, aka Pysanky Steph. I am a 3rd generation Ukrainian-American located in the DC metro area, specifically in Northern Virginia. I learned to make pysanky as a young child, taught primarily by my mom, who also taught classes to the public. In 2016 I started teaching my own classes. After the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, I wanted to use what skill I have to raise funds for Ukraine and have supported and organized several fundraisers selling pysanky and teaching workshops since then. I now offer private workshops, group classes, and continue to support fundraisers for Ukraine. I enjoy teaching this beautiful and important folk art to people of all backgrounds and skill levels.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1121 King St, 1121 King Street, Alexandria, United States
USD 75.00
