PYSANKA - Traditional Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting

 

WORKSHOPS

1-2 Mar 2008, 1-3pm
Artplay, Birrarung Marr, next to Fed Square

The art of creating Ukrainian pysanky (from the word pysaty - to write) has been handed down from generation to generation. Decorated eggs were intimately related to the greeting of spring, the decorated egg represented life winning over death, spring over winter. The symbolism of the pysanka has brought hope happiness and protection to the Ukrainians for many centuries. The designs on pysanky are, for the most part, geometric, with some plant and animal forms.

In this workshop coordinated by MAV Deputy chair Natalia Moravski children with their parents will be able to make their decorations using Kistka ( special nib) to paint on white eggs , then dipping them into dye, and repeating the process until the pattern is complete Come along and learn about this age-old tradition in free workshops. For Ages 5 and above with accompaning adult.

WORKSHOP BOOKINGS

Bookings for workshops can be made by emailing artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 9664 7900

Tamara Moravski

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MORE INFORMATION

Artplay: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au

www.multiculturalarts.com.au

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