March Pysanky Workshop
Saturday, March 14 | 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Lesia Sochor
Registration required | Sliding scale $30–40
Enrollment capped at 15 | Adults 18+

Join us this month for a special registration-based Pysanky workshop led by teaching artist Lesia Sochor. The ancient ritual of transforming an ordinary egg into a 'Pysanka' can be traced as far back as 5000BC. Seen as the embodiment of the renewal of life, they were a source of wonder and magic for primitive people. The egg continues its talismanic powers to this day as a spring tradition, now associated with Easter. It has been passed down from one generation to the next, as it was for Sochor, who learned this beautiful art form from her Ukrainian mother. Designs are drawn on the egg with melted beeswax which flows from a tool called a 'Kystka.' The eggs are then dipped in a series of dyes and the final pattern is revealed when the wax is removed.

About the artist

Instructor Lesia Sochor is an interdisciplinary artist who has lived, worked, taught and exhibited in Maine and beyond since the 80's. She continues to be woven into the artistic fiber of Waldo County. She celebrates her cultural roots by proliferating this tradition in various workshops throughout the state.

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