Pysanky Workshops & Classes - Canada

I am not affiliated with these teachers; I merely list them for your convenience. If you have a problem or question concerning them, please contact them directly.

If you do not see your province, state, or city here, please check back occasionally, to see if someone has decided to teach in your area.

Canada

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British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Québec
Saskatchewan
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut


 

City: Calgary, Alberta
Name of Teachers: Eugenia Richardson
Phone: (403) 212-7115
Email: aerichardson@shaw.ca
Class Times: year-round
Ages taught: schools, groups
Info: Please call or email for more information.

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City: Richmond, British Columbia
Location: All workshops are held in the Baba's Beeswax Studio, 3591 Springfield Drive.
Name of Teacher: Joan Brander, of Baba's Beeswax
Phone: (604) 275-8169
Email: workshops@babasbeeswax.com
Class Times: Times vary throughout the year, check here for the latest info. Extra workshops are held in the weeks preceeding Easter each year.
Price: $25.00 per person (all materials provided)
Info: A variety of techniques and designs is explored every month. Beginners are welcome! Please call Joan to pre-register. There are more workshops available throughout the year, call Joan or check the website for details. Joan also has a specially designed workshop just for school children, with the ability to accommodate up to 30 students at once.

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City: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Name of Teacher: Bianca de Rozari
Phone: (902) 449-9866
Email: derozari@eastlink.ca
Info: Beginner's class includes all materials. Contact Bianca for more information.

City: Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Location: South shore of Nova Scotia
Name of Teacher: Marg Millard
Phone: (902) 683-2393
Email: rgMillard@MargMillard.ca
Class Times: TBA throughout Lent
Ages taught: adults and mature teens
Price: $25.00 for introductory session
Info: Call or write Marg for more information on upcoming classes. Weather co-operating, she enjoys travelling to other locations to offer workshops.

City: Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Name of Teacher: Mary Ayer
Location: Adroit Color Artisan
Phone: (902) 875-2171
Email: ayerml@ns.sympatico.ca
Info: Workshops can be arranged for your group or organization, home studies also welcome. They also sell supplies.

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City: Ottawa, Ontario
Location: various
Name of Teacher: Diana Brushey
Phone: (613) 748 8273
Email: ecoprograms@gmail.com
Ages taught: adult; children 8+ welcome if accompanied by registered adult.
Price: $35/child, $50/adult, including use of supplies. Group rates available
Info: I run workshops at churches, community centres, or at your home for a Pysanky party! Courses are usually 2+ hours in length. Most participants create 1 - 3 eggs to take home. Kits available to purchase after workshops. Check out the website for more info: www.canadianaunlimited.ca

City: Sarnia, Ontario
Location: home studio
Name of Teacher: Len Kozera
Phone: (519) 337-8184
Email: fcjenn5@hotmail.com
Class Times: When enough names have been collected I will run a class.
Ages taught: 8 years and up
Price: $20.00 + kit cost
Info: I am Ukrainian and have been doing eggs for 25 years. I also do demonstrations and talks to groups who are interested, for a small fee to cover expenses. I use a variety of eggs, such as chicken, goose, swan and ostrich eggs.

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City: Montreal, Québec
Name of Teacher: Natalie
Phone: (514) 276-6054
Email: guralnat@hotmail.com
Class Times: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
Language: English, French or bilingual
Price: see info below
Info: Private, group or nonprofit organizations (price to be negotiated); generally $30 per person. Exhibit/displays possible.

City: Saint Henri de Taillon, Québec
Location: bibliothèque municipale
Name of Teacher: Patricia Arrotin
Phone: (418) 347-5900
Email: patlabergere@hotmail.com
Class Times: each spring, 8h30 a.m. - 12h p.m.)
Ages Taught: adults
Price: 50 $
Info: sur demande, d'autres dates disponibles, sinon, une fois chaque printemps, s'informer région du Lac Saint Jean.