Easter Egg Decorating Workshop
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
On Thursday, March 21st, 2024, 6:30 p.m., in Fahy 236, the Slavic Club with EOPSO will be holding an Easter Egg Decorating Workshop. The workshop, led by
instructor Eva Gentles, aims to teach its members and guests the ancient Slavic tradition
of decorating eggs, called “Pysanky” (in Ukrainian) and "PISANKI” (in Polish), with
melted bee wax and an instrument called “kistka." In Slavic cultures, the egg has
represented the original source of creation. Pre-Christian Slavs used decorated eggs
to welcome the sun during the spring.
The symbolism of pysanka is a blend of ancient rituals and Christian traditions. Spring is a time for release from confines of winter and Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Christ, and the spiritual rebirth of man. With the acceptance of Christianity in 988 A.D., the pysanka became part of tradition and ritual of Easter in Russia, Ukraine and later in other Slavic countries. The pysanka took on the symbolism of rebirth. The egg symbol was likened to the tomb from which Christ has risen. The decorated eggs became treasured as religious mementos.
Come and learn the ancient Slavic art of decorating your own Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome, and Slavic food will be served!
- Cost of equipment: $5 person per person.
Categories: Arts and Culture