How to Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs (Glen Elm Branch)

Description

Ages 10 and over. Learn how to create Ukrainian-style, multicolored Easter eggs. Known as Pysanky, these are one of the oldest forms of art in Europe. Discover their history as you create your own.

Additional Information

While this is an adult program it is suitable for ages 10 and older with adult supervision.

This is an in-person program. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell. 

The ancient Easter egg is the symbol of the Sun, life, immortality, love, beauty, spring revival, goodness, and joy. During Easter, Ukrainian families decorate the table with Easter eggs. In this program, participants will create a real Ukrainian traditional Easter egg. This master class will consist of two parts: first, participants will practice the art of designing on templates, and then with the acquired knowledge, they will move on to a round traditional egg. All materials provided.

Dates: This program is offered two times at different library branch locations. Please only register for one program as space is limited. 

April 1st, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Connaught Branch
April 8th, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Glen Elm Branch

Presenter Information: Alina Kriven is a Ukrainian artist, sculptor, and art teacher. Since childhood, she has been fond of art and making various crafts at home. Her parents noticed her craving for this kind of activity and enrolled Alina in an art school for children, where she went for six years. Then Alina entered the Kyiv State Academy of Decorative Arts and Design, named after Mikhail Boychuk, specializing in artist-sculptor. But still, she was no less interested in painting. During her studies, she worked as an art teacher at Mars Art Studio. She taught painting, drawing, and sculpture to children and adults. Alina really liked this field of activity, as it is always nice to introduce people to the beautiful. Alina was sincerely happy when the results of her students got better every year. Also, one of her achievements is the painting of Gorky Park in the city of Kharkiv - this is one of the most beautiful and modern parks in Ukraine, and she is extremely glad that her works adorn it to this day.

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