The Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon invites you to take part in the ancient and beautiful art of Pysanka writing.

Pysanky, or Ukrainian Easter Eggs are a traditional art form dating back to pre-Christian, early Slavic cultures. The root of Pysanka is pysaty, which literally means “to write.” The colourful, traditional designs developed from an evolving language of symbols. Pysanky were “written” as gifts of goodwill, expressing wishes of good fortune, fertility and health for family and community.

Pysanky designs are not painted on the eggs but are created using beeswax and the batik method of dying eggs: the eggs are dipped repeatedly in different coloured dyes after writing on them with wax, using a kistka.

Celebrate Ukrainian art and heritage in this workshop that teaches how to make a Pysanka using a mix of wax, dye, and live flame in a fun and engaging environment.

Saturday, September 27th

1:00pm-4:00pm

Multicultural Centre