Decorated Eggs and Workshop
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Enjoy a selection of 5 hand decorated Pysanky AND learn the art of Pysanka from the artist herself in a private small-group class (maximum 4 people). Pysanky and class donated by Heidi Hamernik.
Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter Eggs, decorated using beeswax and dyes that are applied in layers using a Batik method. In the Ukrainian language the Easter eggs are known as pysanky (pysanka for just one) which means to write. Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating has been handed down through generations of the Ukrainian people. Over 2000 years ago, before the time of Christ, people decorated eggs believing that great powers were embodied in the egg. Eggs symbolized the release of the earth from the shackles of winter and the coming of spring with its promise of new hope, new life and prosperity. With the advent of Christianity, Easter eggs symbolize the Resurrection and a promise of eternal life. Legend has it that as long as pysanky are decorated, goodness will prevail over evil throughout the world.
Donated By Heidi Hamernik