Crafts for Kids: Wax Resist Pysanka Greeting Card (Virtual)

In this workshop, young artists will learn about the symbolism, colors and legends of traditional pysanka egg designs. We will use a wax resist method (using crayons) to make your own pysanka themed greeting card, inspired by the cards of pysanka designs in the museum collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pysanky (pronounced: “PYH-sahn-kah”, singular: “pysanka”) are Ukrainian decorated eggs, usually made during Easter time or the weeks leading up to Easter. The word pysanka comes from the Ukrainian “pysaty”, “to write”.  

In this workshop, young artists will learn about the symbolism, colors and legends of traditional pysanka egg designs. We will use a wax resist method (using crayons) to make your own pysanka themed greeting card, inspired by the cards of pysanka designs in the museum collection.

This is a live, interactive workshop and will NOT be recorded. 

You must provide your own supplies for this workshop.

Suitable for grade school aged children. Seating is limited to 25 participants.

Taught by the UHEC Educational Programs Staff

This event will take place ONLINE, but registration is required. 

Supplies List:

  • Crayons
  • Watercolor paints
  • Cup of water 
  • Paper towels
  • Paintbrush 
  • Pencil 
  • Scissor 
  • Cardstock or construction paper 
  • Watercolor paper

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required. The day before the event, you will get a personalized link to access the workshop. 

Donations gratefully accepted.

 

 

 

 

When
March 19th, 2023 from  1:30 PM to  3:03 PM