PYSANKA: The Ukrainian Easter Egg - Exhibition and Decoration Workshops

From http://www.ukrainianmuseum.org

Want to learn more about Ukrainian Easter eggs? Want your students to experience decorating them? Here are two timely opportunities at the Ukrainian Museum in New York City:

In keeping with its annual springtime tradition, the Museum is presenting an exhibition of pysanky – the unique Ukrainian Easter eggs known the world over for their intricate, colorful designs. PYSANKA: The Ukrainian Easter Egg will be on display from March 1 through May 27. Drawn from the Museum's extensive folk arts collection, the nearly 300 eggs are decorated in a variety of regional styles, rich colors, and assorted motifs; many are the work of acclaimed artist Sofika Zielyk. For full details about the exhibition go to http://www.ukrainianmuseum.org/ex_120301pysanky.html

Adults and children will have the opportunity to learn the art of making pysanky - Ukrainian Easter eggs. Dyes, beeswax and a stylus are used to decorate the eggs with traditional Ukrainian designs. Fill your Easter basket with beautiful pysanky, rather than just plain colored eggs! This one-day (2+ hours) workshop is offered on Saturdays and Sundays. For more details about this and other courses and workshops go to http://www.ukrainianmuseum.org/workshop.html