Virtual Pysanka Demonstration (Folk Arts @ the UHEC)Virtual Pysanka Demonstration (Folk Arts @ the UHEC)

In this workshop we will create Andrea's favorite design–a folk art design with reindeer that her mother created years ago. It consists of bands and ribbons for abundance and long life, 4 sections going around the egg, each with a reindeer, sun, apple tree and grass, and on top and bottom- flowers and chicks.

Thursday, Marcch 27, 2025
7:00 - 9:30 PM ET


In this workshop we will be making a pysanka - a beautiful Ukrainian Easter egg. You will learn the method of batik – also called wax-resist – dying. You will also be familiarized with the wide range of Ukrainian folk art traditional patterns, designs and symbols and their history. The designs are made with beeswax which is melted in the flame of a candle and applied to the egg using a tool called a kistka. The eggs are dipped into successively darker dyes. At the end of the process the beeswax is melted off to reveal the beautiful and colorful design. Pysanky are fun, relaxing, and meditative to create. We will also talk about the symbols, which are all good wishes for good health, long life, strength and protection and other good things.


Andrea Kulish is a first generation Ukrainian American who learned to make pysanky from her mother when she was five years old. Based in Asheville, NC, she is an artist, graphic designer, and pysanky teacher with a studio in Asheville, NC's River Arts District. Her life’s mission is to spread Ukrainian culture through pysanky eggs. Andrea is also fundraising to help Ukraine with Humanitarian Aid.

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This workshop is FREE to watch online (link will be sent before the event), but registration is required.

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When
March 27th, 2025 from  7:00 PM to  9:30 PM
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