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Pysanky Workshops & Classes - USA
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. United States
City: Fairbanks, Alaska Location: The Folk School Name of Teacher: Lidiia Olszowy Phone: (907) 479-0077 Email: Lidiiaro@gmail.com Class Times: On demand Ages taught: 10 years old with parent or guardian Info: For many people it is an Easter egg decorated using a method similar to batik, but for Ukrainians it’s more than just a pretty egg. The Ukrainian pysanka (from the word pysaty (verb) /to write/) was believed to possess an enormous power not only in the egg itself, which harbored the beginning of life, but also in the symbolic designs and colors which were written upon the egg in a unique manner for centuries. The intricately colored eggs were used in every part of life – various social and religious occasions – and were considered to be a talisman and protector against evil, as well as harbingers of good, as well as a letter to someone. This class is set up for people with different skills levels. From beginners who have little or no experience in writing pysanky to experienced artists who are interested in learning this unique language and technique. It is much more than that! Ukrainians have been decorating eggs and creating these miniature jewels for countless generations. There is a ritualistic element involved, magical thinking and a calling out to the Universe or God – for health, fertility, love, protection, new beginnings, changes in your life and wealth. Join us for this lesson to learn the history and meanings behind this ancient language of colors and symbols. All materials would be provided during the workshop part of this class. [TOP] City: Orangevale, California Location: Name of Teacher: Teresa Mihalko Harbert Phone: (916) 988-6159 q Email: teresa@eggsbyteresa.com Info: Check "Upcoming classes" under the "Classes" tab at the top of my webpage www.eggsbyteresa.com or contact me to schedule a class. City: San Diego, California Location: House of Ukraine Name of Teacher: House of Ukraine Phone: (619) 742-2720 Email: houseofukraine@gmail.com Class times: Several in the month preceding Easter. Ages taught: Adults Price: $25.00 Info: Please note that the class size will be limited to eight (8) students and filled on a first registered/first-paid basis. For more information, please see our website. City: San Luis Obispo, California Location: Your home, church or center Name of Teacher: Shirley Hazlett Phone: (517) 242-2950 Email: shirleyhazlett@gmail.com Class times: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., January-April Ages taught: Adults (teens under adult supervision) Price: $35.00 each (min/6) Info: Offering home parties arranged to fit your schedule; can also accomodate larger groups at your church, community center, etc. Experience: I am a certified Art teacher (retired) who has been making pysanky for 45 years and teaching it for 30. I can also offer demonstations for church or school groups, which include the history and cultural aspects of egg-making. Please email me with questions, or to customize your event. Thank you! City: Tustin, California Name of Teacher: Adriana Wrzesniewski Phone: (714) 544-8665 Email: adriana@pysanka.com Info: Individual, private and group lessons available through out Orange, Riverside and LA counties. Go to www.pysanka.com for details and upcoming workshops. Current workshops include: - The “Annual Pysanka Festival” on Sunday March 25th, 2018 at the Ukrainian Culture Center located at 4315 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA - The Renaissance Pleasure Faire at the “Pysanka by Adriana” booth. The Renaissance Pleasure Faire runs weekends April 7 thru May 20, 2018 at the Santa Fe Dam and Recreation Park, Irwindale, CA. Workshop is $15. [TOP] City: Newington, Connecticut Location: will travel and in my home Name of Teacher: Sharon Leonard Phone: (860) 667-1705 Class times: all year 'round Ages taught: 8 years and up Price: depends on group and level Info: I use a VCR film to help explain how the process works. Students are given free range on what they like to draw. Everone's egg comes out an original and bright in color. I have taught Girl Scouts, Seniors, at churchs and libraries. I ask the group be no larger than 20 people. Price is depending on group size and traveling. Home instruction starts at $25.00 and we agree on price accourding to how long and how detailed we get. Groups are Introduction and Advanced. This Folk art can be done for all holidays. Hallowe'en, Christmas, Valentine's Day just to name a few. This is a great activity during a party, birthdays or just friends. I enjoy doing this year 'round. Around town I have been called "the Egg Lady". I have eggs to sell and hope to hear from you soon. Call for more information! [TOP] City: Washington, DC Location: Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine - 4250 Harewood Road, NE Contact: Jurij (202) 526-3737. Class times: Annual Pysanka Workshop - the Sunday two weeks prior to Easter. Price: $20.00, $12.00 for kids 12 & under Ages taught: Children must be accompanied by adults Info: Learn more about the shrine & its pysanky workshops at http://www.ucns-holyfamily.org. [TOP] City: Englewood, Florida Name of Teacher: Ruth Ward Phone: (224) 425-9367 Email: rward2121@aol.com Ages taught: 14 and up Price: Contact teacher regarding pricing. Info: I am Ukrainian and have been making pysanky for most of my life. I will share my knowledge - I don't have formal classes but will gladly arrange a time to meet with anyone interested in learning. Contact me for more info. [TOP] City: Gainesville, Georgia Name of Teacher: Ingrid Bolton Email: iwbolton@gmail.com Ages taught: all ages Info: Having created countless Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) over several decades and taught many workshops I will teach small groups at my home in Gainesville, GA. Also, I will do demos for schools and organizations. Visit my website at www.ingridbolton.com. [TOP] City: Indianapolis, Indiana Name of Teacher: Catharine Green Phone: (317) 536-9700 Email: cjgreen.geo@yahoo.com Price: $10.00 Info: Individuals or groups up to 12, teens or adults. Decorate 1 or 2 eggs in class. Kits available at an extra charge for you to take home to create more beautiful eggs. [TOP] City: Woodsboro, Maryland Location: Forestheart Studio - 200 South Main Street Name of Teacher: Mary Klotz Phone: (301) 845-4447 Price: $30.00 per person Info: A pleasant group activity - bring a friend and learn to make pysanky. Bring apron. 2-3 hours. Please confirm by telephone prior to your visit. Call for more information on classes and presentations for groups. [TOP] City: Billerica, Massachusetts Location: First Parish Church Billerica Name of Teacher: Sarah Mills Phone: 978-790-8217 Email: smills@pobox.com Class times: Every Monday during Lent. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Ages taught: All ages Price: Free Info: Every Monday during Lent. Free. Children MUST have their homework done before the Pysanky Workshop. If the church parking lot is full, park behind the town library. Our all ages group has been having fun decorating eggs together and getting to know each other every Monday during Lent for close to a decade. Come learn, teach, share, have fun City: Boston, Massachusetts Name of Teacher: Sonia Kowal Phone: 508-596-6281 Email: soniakowal@hotmail.com Info: Please call or email for more information about classes, personal tuition or demonstrations. City: Northampton, Massachusetts Name of Teacher: Marion Abrams Phone: 413-247-9807 Email: marionabrams@comcast.net Ages taught: Children, must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age 7 years. Price: $25.00 per person. Info: I would be happy to be contacted by anyone who wanted to learn pysanky, if there is interest I would start a class anytime. I will teach both basic and intermediate skills for beautiful traditional Ukrainian PYSANKY made with chicken's eggs, beeswax worked over a candle and non-edible dyes. The techniques are not difficult to learn in just one three-hour class. A great family activity for adults and children seven years and older with adult supervision. [TOP] City: St. Joseph, Michigan Location: Your church, home, or other site; or my home Name of Teacher: Charlene Randall Email: randallchar@hotmail.com Class times: Year-round; 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ages taught: 9+ (I LOVE teaching kids & teens!) Price: Email to ask Info: I teach groups of up to 15 at your southwest MI or northwest IN location (within a certain radius of my home). Willing to travel to some farther locations in MI, IN, and northwestern IL, especially in the Summertime. Email me for more info. I have made pysanky for 20+ years, and currently teach it at our local college. My teaching style encourages individual creativity and freedom (NOT having everyone do the exact same design, as some teachers do). I have taught people of all ages and stages. My philosophy is about having FUN with this amazing art form! I also cater to church groups, teaching the history, background and Christian symbolism of Ukrainian pysanky. I encourage multi-generational participation: Grandmas & grandkids, Moms & children, Aunties & nieces, etc. This is a wonderful way to bring families together! I prefer teaching on Saturdays, but I am sometimes available in the daytime (btwn 10am-1pm) or evenings (6-10pm) at your venue in SW MI or NW IN. Venues for this class are typically in a home or a church. Need sturdy tables & chairs, and access to electrical outlets, a sink, and a restroom. I will provide good craft lighting if the facility does not have that. [TOP] City: Shelby, Montana Location: Shelby, Cut Bank, and Conrad Name of Teacher: Lisa McDonald Phone: (406) 450-3891 Email: information@nazdorovya.com Class times: For current class times, please check the website. Ages taught: 12 - adult Price: $20.00 Info: For more information or to register go to http://www.nazdorovya.com/pysanka--ukrainian-easter-eggs.html [TOP] City: Durham, New Hampshire Name of Teacher: Ruth de Jesus Email: aromatherapyRuth@gmail.com Phone: (603) 866-9597 Info: I can go to your location within 2 hours to teach a class with a few friends gathered. If you want a convenient and fun gathering for your friends. please contact me for more information! I have also taught at the NH Farm Museum and local libraries. Pysanky is a fun technique to learn and can be done by all ages. Young children should have one on one parent participation. [TOP] City: Montvale, New Jersey Name of Teacher: Patty Wiszuk-De Angelo Phone: (201) 247-0005 Email: Pysankyshowcase@aol.com Ages taught: all ages Price: $25.00, including comprehensive supply kit Info: Each spring, she teaches 3-hour workshops at local libraries. For more information, or to set up a private class, email or phone Patty. Further class times and supplies can be found from her website http://www.pysankyshowcase.com. She also sells 38 (!!) different colors of analine dyes! Email her for details! City: Santa Fe, New Mexico Location: by arrangement Name of Teacher: Melissa Lewis Phone: (505) 501-6477 Email: mlewisfamily@mac.com Ages taught: any Price: negotiable Info: I teach both using the traditional kistky, and also the simpler "drop-pull" technique. Classes can be designed for adults and/or children in either technique. [TOP] City: New York, New York Location: 222 East 6th Street Name of Teacher: The Ukrainian Museum Email: edu@ukrainianmuseum.org Ages taught: 12+ Info: Please contact The Ukrainian Museum (edu@ukrainianmuseum.org or visit their website http://www.ukrainianmuseum.org/workshop.html) for more information on available class times. City: Pittsford, New York Name of Teacher: Lisa Cooney Phone: (716) 387-0396 Email: lcooney@rochester.rr.com Ages taught: 9-99 Price: $24.00 Info: By appointment. [TOP] City: Asheville, North Carolina Location: Studio A, 344 Depot St., Asheville, NC or at your location Name of Teacher: Andrea Kulish Phone: (828) 423-6459 Email: andreakulish@gmail.com Class Times: various Ages taught: 6 and up Price: $59 Info: All levels. Ages 10 and up. Please visit my site for more info: http://www.ashevillestudioa.com/workshops. City: Asheville, North Carolina Location: anywhere in the Asheville area Name of Teacher: Kim Miller Phone: (828) 242-5736 Email: ksmiller82@gmail.com Class Times: throughout the year Ages taught: 8 to 100 Price: $12.00 Info: Right now I am mainly teaching women's groups through local churches. I bring all the needed supplies to let you try this wonderful art. If you want to continue writing eggs then you can purchase all needed supplies through me at my cost. I do this to continue the 2000 plus year old tradition of writing eggs! [TOP] City: Eugene, Oregon Location: call to inquire Name of Teacher: Jessica Stinson Phone: (541) 968-4642 Price: Varies - suitable for children and adults of all levels Info: I've been decorating pysanky for over 30 years. I studied Russian in high school and college, and lived in the Ukraine. I have taught classes to children and adults in groups ranging from 1-30 students at a time. [TOP] City: Conemaugh, Pennsylvania (just outside Johnstown) Location: 166 Third Street Name of Teacher: Paul Yackulich, Jr. + family Phone: (614) 241-6244 Email: eggsbypauljr@floodcity.net Info: We carry a complete line of egg decorating supplies all year round, you can purchase them at class time as well. We travel all over, even out of state, teaching this fine art, and teach as many as 32 people in a class. We have been teaching together for over 20 years now and teach about 750 to 900 people a year. We schedule classes all year, in homes, churches, fire halls, banquet rooms, and schools (Catholic and public). Call or write for more information. City: Fleetwood, Pennsylvania URL: www.pysankycollectibles.com Name of Teacher: Helen Badulak Phone: (610) 406-9238 Email: armcdan@ptd.net Class times: any time Ages taught: geared toward experienced adults and children Price: $25.00 per hour Info: I've been teaching classes for 36 years and am the author of "Pysanky in the 21st Century," book. Call or write for class dates and times. City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Location: Oakland Name of Teacher: Frances Barrionuevo Phone: (412) 681-2627 Email: crozetfrancoise@hotmail.com Class times: Ages taught: Children - 8 years old minimum, and only with an adult Price: $20.00 Info: Please call or write for more information. City: Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Location: church halls, homes etc. Name of Teacher: Jeanne Curtis Phone: (814) 938-5536 Class times: Contact me by phone for dates & times Ages taught: 3rd grade to adults Price: donation to local food pantry Info: Will provide everything, including eggs, to make a pysanky egg or two! Specializing in scout groups, church groups, after-school programs, etc. Am willing to travel! City: Yardley, Pennsylvania Location: Tyler Park Center for the Arts Phone: (267) 918-9172 Email: workshops@tylerparkarts.org Class times: March 15, 2018 and March 20, 2018. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ages taught: 12 and older Price: $40.00 Info: Fee includes a $10 materials fee. Can register online at http://tylerparkarts.org/egg-design/ [TOP] City: Charlestown, Rhode Island Name of Teacher: Lisa Schipritt Phone: (401) 364-3655 Email: lschipritt@yahoo.com Info: I teach at local libraries, scout groups, church groups and home group classes all year long. Call or write for more information. [TOP] City: Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Teacher: Ann Anzini Email: aanddnet84@gmail.com Phone: (315) 945-1512 Class times: Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ages taught: 12 and up Price: $20.00 Info: Minimum of six per class. Maximum 12. Generally classes are 4 hours, and everyone gets to make two eggs. I teach with electric kistkas and bring all supplies. [TOP] City: Houston, Texas Name of Teacher: Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston Info: Please check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UACCHouston or their website: http://www.uacch.net/ for more information on classes each year during Lent. [TOP] City: Salt Lake City, Utah Location: greater Salt Lake Area Name of Teacher: Ingrid K B Hersman Phone: (385) 371-9759 Email: ihersman@yahoo.com Class times: flexible Ages taught: 10 - 110 :) Price: $25.00/3-4 hrs Info: Classes are adjusted to age and specific desired focus such as art, techniques, symbolism, history; includes viewing of a video. City: Saratoga Springs, Utah Location: my home Name of Teacher: Angeline Email: ballofcharisma@gmail.com Class times: flexible Ages taught: 8 and up Price: $25 Info: Please contact Angeline for more information. City: Annandale, Virginia Location: Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church Name of Teacher: Chris Terpak-Malm Email: CTMalm@aol.com Class times: Fridays during Lent, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - during Lenten dinners, also served in the church hall Ages taught: any, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult Price: $2.00 Info: This is meant to be an introduction to making pysanky. It is not a formal class, but a "come as you are" workshop during our church Lenten dinners. These dinners and workshops are fundraisers for the church, and are open to everyone. Come join us for all the pirohi you can eat! :) [TOP] City: Wheeling, West Virginia Name of Teacher: Anna Kueberth Cell: (410) 615-1646 Email: akueberth@comcast.net Ages taught: 6 to adult Price: $15.00 Info: If you are interested in forming a class for your church, youth group, Scouts, or just a bunch of friends, call me. I am willing to travel within 50 miles of Wheeling, WV. The minimum number of people needed for such a class is 6, the maximum is 14, and the cost is $15/person. All materials are provided. [TOP] City: Racine, Wisconsin Name of Teacher: Sister Jaye Nelson Phone: (262) 681-3712 Email: jayebnelson@gmail.com Info: Jaye Nelson, OSF, is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate of Joliet, IL. She learned Ukranian egg decorating from a Ukranian member of the community. She has been practicing this art/prayer form since the 1960’s and has taught others in many locations, including Brazil. "I also give classes in homes, schools,and activity center. Please call me at 262-261-3712 or e-mail me at jayebnelson@gmail.com to make arrangements." [TOP] City: Casper, Wyoming: Wyoming, Colorado, Montana Name of Teacher: Lisa McDonald Phone: 307-250-4633 Email: korovai@nazdorovya.com Class times: Spring Ages taught: all ages Price: $25.00 Info: Instructor Lisa McDonald has over 45 years of experience making Ukrainian Easter Eggs – called Pysanky - she will explain about Ukrainian Easter traditions and show you how to make your own beautiful Ukrainian Easter Egg that can last centuries. After 3 hours, you will leave with a work of art that you created. During and after the class you can purchase supplies to make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs at home. Classes are available for all age levels. To hold a class for your group in Wyoming, Montana, or other neighboring states please contact us. It would be a pleasure to arrange a time to teach you this wonderful art. |
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