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Pysanky workshops
Pysanky are a lot like Asheville- unique, fun and colorful!
In this workshop we will be making beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs – pysanky. You will learn the method of batik – also called wax-resist – dying. You will also be familiarized with the wide range of Ukrainian folk art traditional patterns, designs and symbols and their history. The designs are made with beeswax which is melted in the flame of a candle and applied to the egg using a tool called a kistka. The eggs are dipped into successively darker dyes. At the end of the process the beeswax is melted off to reveal the beautiful and colorful design. You may use the traditional patterns, or also freestyle and make up your own design.
About the Teacher:
Andrea Kulish is an artist, craftsperson, photographer and graphic design professional. She’s a first- generation Ukrainian-American and has been making pysanky since she was five years old. She’s been teaching pysanky to people of all ages for the past several years, in both the Boston, MA & New Hamp- shire and now Asheville, NC.
Summer 2016 Workshop dates:
BEGINNERS- Learn the basics of making pysanky. Open to all beginners – Pick a date: Sunday July 17: 2-5 pm
Sunday July 24: 2-5 pm
Sunday August 21: 2-5pm
Classes located at Studio A at Pink Dog Creative, 344 Depot Street in the River Arts District.
Or contact Andrea to schedule your own afternoon or evening date for you and your friends. Lessons available at her River Arts District studio or your location for one to nine people- many weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons work well.
For more information please contact Andrea Kulish: AshevilleStudioA.com
(828) 423 6459
andreakulish@gmail.com
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