This year we are setting aside a room just for Pysanky artists to work, socialize and play. It will be situated right off the showroom floor. The Pysanky Playdate will be Saturday Sept 21 from 8am to 9pm and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Pysanky classes are scheduled intermittently along with the regular classes during these 2 days. All classes are open to all Show attendees!
Here are the Pysanky classes scheduled during the Playdate. As always – please contact the instructors directly to reserve your place in class. Some classes are limited in size – so please register early. You MUST be registered as either a Registered Guest or a Pysanky Player to attend the classes and events.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
PYSANKY – Snowflake Ornament
Time: 9am – 11am
Instructor: Theresa Somerset
Email: Theresa.Somerset@comcast.net
Cost; $40 payable at registration by August 15 Maximum of 12 students
This is a great Beginner class for pysanky. Students will receive all materials, including a pattern sheet with 6 eggsamples (6 borders with 6 snowflake designs for a total of 36 design possibilities). Students will pick 1 overall color for the background (provided) Students should bring RET’s including Reading/magnifying glasses if needed, studio apron for dyeing, portable work light if desired, kistka, etc.
Cancellation policy: There will be a $5 non-refundable fee for class. The materials cost for the class will be added to that. This will cover space lost to instructor and time/materials outlay. I will reimburse student for remainder due to illness or emergency.
Saturday, September 21
PYSANKY – Romanian Style Raised Wax Class
Time: 2:30 – 4:30
Instructor: Karen Hanlon
E-Mail: k.t.m.hanlon@gmail.com
Cost: $40 upon registration by August 1
Students will create a Romanian style egg with colored waxes that are left on the egg. Waxes are applied with a candle-heated kistka (essentially a tiny funnel on a stick). All materials will be provided (prepared egg, waxes, tools, candles, pencils, finish coat, handout). Students whould bring RET’s including kistka.
Saturday, September 21
PYSANKY – Keeping The Old Ways Alive: A Create and Learn Pysanky Workshop
Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm
Instructor: Heather S Moore
Email: heather@thefirebirdsdaughter.com
Deadline: August 15th
Cost: $25 payable at registration
Come learn about the ancient art of writing pysanky! Attendees will write variations of the traditional 40 triangle design while learning about the folklore and symbolism of the traditional pysanka. All supplies included. Heather Moore was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio’s Slavic Village and today creates pysanky in a small Columbus, Ohio studio. Heather shares her Slavic heritage and her family’s immigration story through Ohio History Connection, Ohio Designer Craftsmen, and the Ohio Arts Council’s ADAP program.
Business of Egg Art
Time: 6:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Theresa Somerset
Email: Theresa.Somerset@comcast.net
Cost $0
Join Theresa for this informational seminar on the Business of Egg Art. She will discuss general best practices that she has found successful.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Sunday, September 22
PYSANKY – Boo to You!
Time: 10am – 12noon
Instructor: Jennifer Fleszar
E-Mail: craftqueen219@yahoo.com
Cost: $35 upon registration by August 1
These eggs are done by wax resist (Pysanky) techniques. Students will be provided with brown eggs to work on. Several design ideas will be provided to create a unique Jack-o-Lantern egg. Students will wax, dye, unwax, and attach greenery to their spooky creations. Dyes, greenery and glue will be provided. Students should bring RET’s including kiska and wax. Contact me via email titled “Ohio Class Signup” to register.
Sunday, September 22
PYSANKY – Traditional Ukrainian Style Pysanka
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Instructor: Karen Hanlon
E-Mail: k.t.m.hanlon@gmail.com
Cost: $40 upon registration by August 1
Students will create a a traditional style Ukrainian pysanka using the wax resist (batik) method. All materials will be provided (prepared egg, wax, dyes, traditional tools, candles, pencils, handout) Three dye options will be available using the same basic design (traditional dye progression, white on a solid background or faux sgraffito). Students should bring RET’s including kistka, glasses or magnifier.