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Learn to Make Pysanky

The world needs more pysanky! Ancient legends say that "as long as pysanky are made, evil shall not prevail over good in the world". Learn how to make pysanky the traditional way with expert and best-selling author Joan Brander. On this page:

  • Studio Workshops with Joan Brander for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced; relax with a therapeutic art experience
  • Pysanka Birthday Parties are an amazing way to celebrate
  • In the Community - Joan also gives informative and interesting hands-on demonstrations, displays and exhibits while celebrating in the community

 

Studio Workshops with Joan Brander

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Cartons of eggs stand at the ready - it's dyeing time at our monthly egg decorating workshops

  • decompress from your busy day with a therapeutic relaxing experience
  • beginners are welcome
  • pre-register by phone 604-275-8169
  • a variety of techniques and designs is explored every month:
    • basic wax resist
    • Trypillian designs
    • stained glass (or wax embossed)
    • holiday designs
    • bleaching technique
    • new techniques and designs
    • leaf blocking
    • teardrop eggs
    • beaded eggs
    • scratch-carved eggs
    • non-traditional designs
Where:
 All workshops are held in our studio at
3591 Springfield Drive, Richmond, BC
When:
 the second Tuesday of every month
Time:
 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

If you think that egg decorating is just for Easter, THINK AGAIN!

Pysanka Birthday Parties
  • your place or our space
  • fun for kids of all ages
  • no eggs-perience required
  • approx. 2 hours or custom-timed for your circumstances
  • contact us for more information
  • Pysanky Party Kits - have everything your child needs for a party with friends and can be used for a theme-based birthday party grab bag! this kit features step-by-step instructions, colored designs, helpful hints, important information and practice designs; 1 pure beeswax; 1 size medium kistka; 3 pysanky dyes used in the instructions (yellow, scarlet, black), and 1 bookmark for only $11.99. The party grab bag can also be enhanced with egg stands or other pysanky supplies.
  • Pysanka Power! Birthday Party Ideas & Planner by Joan Brander. A perfect partner to our Pysanky Party Kits. More info about this book.

In the Community

Book Joan Brander for informative and fascintaing hands-on pysanky demonstrations, displays and exhibits.
 
 
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