Upcoming programs
In-person
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Want to make pysanky but don't have the supplies or place to make them? "Meet Ups" are an opportunity to share ideas and tips with fellow artists. Bring your own egg(s) and the UHEC provides all the supplies, space, and sketches to make pysanky.
In-person
Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Want to make pysanky but don't have the supplies or place to make them? "Meet Ups" are an opportunity to share ideas and tips with fellow artists. Bring your own egg(s) and the UHEC provides all the supplies, space, and sketches to make pysanky.
Online
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
After a hiatus, our online webinar series that gives you a chance to get help with your historical puzzles is back!
In-person
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Learn how to write pysanky with brown eggs using strong vinegar to etch part or all of the design.
In-person
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Want to make pysanky but don't have the supplies or place to make them? "Meet Ups" are an opportunity to share ideas and tips with fellow artists. Bring your own egg(s) and the UHEC provides all the supplies, space, and sketches to make pysanky.
In-person
Monday, August 3, 2026 - 9:00am to Friday, August 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Travel to Ukraine with the UHEC as we learn about Ukrainian art, traditions, history, and geography. During the Passport Through Ukraine Summer Camp, participants will have a daily opportunity to make crafts inspired by the people and traditions of Ukraine. Daily educational and art-based lessons have been curated by the UHEC Education Department and tailored for students grades K through 6.
Ongoing programs
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following lessons and crafts based on modern Ukrainian Symbols: Mriya Model Airplane, Patron Puppet, Sunflower
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following Christmas Ornaments with corresponding lessons: Hutsul Wood Inlay, Pysanka Bird Ornament, and Opishnia Ceramic Bell.
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons based on Ukrainian Kozak culture: Kozak Mamai Reverse Glass Painting, Borscht Tea Towel, and Zaporizhian Sich Fort Building
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons based on three Ukrainian folk tales: Ripka (The Turnip), Koza Dereza (The Billy Goat), and Kolobok (The Little Round Bun)
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following summer-themed crafts and lessons: Floral Crown (Vinok), Patriotic Tryzub Beaded Cotillion, and Clay Bird Whistle
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons: Ukrainian Embroidery, Kilim Weaving, and Pysanka Symbol Stamping
Recent past programs
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Workshop
Learn about ancient symbols and legends, and make a traditional Ukrainian pysanka, using a wax-resist method!
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 10:00am
Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Workshop
Learn about ancient symbols and legends, and make a traditional Ukrainian pysanka, using a wax-resist method!
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 7:00pm
Ukrainian Easter Egg Traditions: Past and Present
Join guest lecturer Alona Popova (Pysanka Club) for a presentation that explores the ancient symbolism of the egg and the rich tradition of Ukrainian Easter egg decorating—past and present—within its broader symbolic context.