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The Art of Pysanky – Ukrainian Easter Eggs Workshop WITH OKSANA ZHELISKO
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$65 ($50 + $15 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 15 Students
For Beginners!
In Ukraine, pysanky are typically made to be given to family members and loved ones. To give a pysanka is to give a symbolic gift of life, which is why the egg must remain whole. Furthermore, the design, a combination of the motifs and colors on a traditional folk pysanka, have a deep, symbolic meaning.
The process involves applying melted wax to the eggshell in a design, then dipping it into different colored dyes, layer by layer. Once the final layer of dye is applied, the wax is melted off to reveal the intricate design underneath.
Join this 3 hour class on traditional Ukrainian Easter Egg making with instructor Oksana Zhelisko and create the perfect Easter present for your loved ones.
About the Instructor:
Classically trained in Eastern Europe, Oksana began her art career in L’viv, Ukraine. Oksana studied at the Ivan Trush College of Decorative Arts. She chose to make painting, especially of murals, her specialty. In 2001, she held her first solo exhibition at the L’viv University of Ivan Franko. Oksana brings her training, skill, and passion to her painting, and she is versatile in expressive styles. She is adept at many genres, including portraiture, still life, and landscape.
To see more of Oksana’s work, check out her Website and Instagram:
Website: zheliskoart.com
Instagram: @zheliskoart
Youtube: @zheliskoart
Check out more classes with Oksana!
Paint Spot will provide dyes, 1 kistka medium size, wax and handouts with designs and theory.
(included in the supply fee).
You Bring:
- 3-4 white eggs (preferably raw but could be hole). Please pick smooth white eggs without imperfections.
- Candle, paper towel and H pencil. Please feel free to get more kistkas (writing tools) in different sizes.
- Suitable art clothes, cloths or paper towel, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!
Artelier is located at 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta (back alley entrance). The workshop space is one block south of The Paint Spot.
The Art of Pysanky – Ukrainian Easter Eggs Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta
