Pysanka Easter egg decoration Workshop

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For 10 years now the independent, sovereign nation of Ukraine has been dealing with an invader. Our hope is to fight through art, educating the wider American public on the vast & unique cultural heritage of Ukraine by honoring the tradition of writing Pysanky

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/1CMu2DySh9SgLsgY9

cost: $25 or more donation. 100% of the workshop proceeds will benefit Volunteers in Ukraine.

=== About Pysanka ===

Pysanka is the name of an intricately decorated Ukrainian Easter egg created using a wax-resist technique, the earliest samples of which date back to the XI-XIII centuries. The word "Pysanka" is akin to the Ukrainian word "писати" (pronounced pih-s-a-t-ih) which means "to write" in Ukrainian. Designs adorning the eggs are rich in symbolism, and therefore the eggs are often "written" with messages of love, prosperity, peace, and hope.

According to an ancient Hutsul legend (Hunsuls are an ethnic group of Ukrainians who live in the Carpathian Mountains of Western Ukraine), the fate of the world depends upon the pysanka. As long as the egg-writing custom continues, the world will exist. If, for any reason, this custom is abandoned, evil––in the shape of a horrible serpent who is forever chained to a cliff –– will overrun the world. Each year the serpent sends out his minions to see how many pysanky have been written. If the number is low the serpent's chains are loosened and he is free to wander the earth causing havoc and destruction. If, on the other hand, the number of pysanky has increased, the chains are tightened, and good triumphs over evil for yet another year.

=== Safety ===

Due to fire safety considerations (burning candles and hot wax), we don't recommend this activity for children under 7 years of age. Parental supervision is required for children 10 years old and younger.