If you want to get started on learning the delicate Eastern European art of decorating eggs, you may be interested in a pysanky workshop the Lackawanna Historical Society has scheduled at the Catlin House in Scranton.
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Looking for a different late fall activity? How about a Pysanky Workshop? The Lackawanna Historical Society will host a Pysanky-making workshop 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.
Hosted by Tammy Budnovitch, the workshop will be held at the Society’s headquarters, the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton. The cost for the workshop is $30 and includes all supplies.
Pysanky is a traditional Ukrainian craft in which patterns are drawn on the eggs with wax, which protects the egg when dye is applied. Dating back to prehistoric Ukraine, folklore claims that these elaborate wax-decorated eggs can help ward off evil from overtaking the world.
The workshop is a two-hour beginner class teaching the basic steps of making pysanky, and will include all needed supplies including kistka, beeswax, egg, egg design, and additional designs to take home.
Tammy Budnovitch is a member of S.S. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Church who has been teaching pysanky for several years. There will also be some of Tammy’s finished pysanky for sale as well as additional supplies for anyone who wants to continue the craft.
Space is limited, so make your reservation early. Contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
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