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What teachers are saying about my Workshops
"Just to let you know what kind of impression your workshops have....One of our previous students who did a workshop 2 years ago has a little brother at a different
school and before he changed schools he and his mom asked if he could come back to our school just to do the pysanky workshop!! (He would have been in our class this year and he has
asked me about it at least 2 dozen times over the last couple of years!!)"
Workshops That Work
Looking for a unique way to energize your class? Your students' eyes will sparkle as they discover the magic of pysanky. Brimming with innovative ideas and sensational teaching aids,
this fascinating hands-on experience teaches not only technique and tradition but also history and culture. A Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop integrates with multicultural and language arts,
social studies, math and science. A must for students in all grade levels K to 12, workshops are designed to accommodate up to 35 students. You provide the classroom—Joan will take
care of everything else.
How Pysanky are Made
Empty eggshells are decorated with motifs in the technique known as "wax resist". Traditional symbols, designs and patterns are applied with melted beeswax using a tool called
a kistka. Eggs are dipped into successively darker dye baths. At the end of the process the beeswax is melted off to reveal a dazzling display of color.
Designed for Busy Teachers
- tailored so that everyone completes a pysanka
- all materials are provided
- each student has his/her own tools
- technique is explained and demonstrated in a simple manner
- easy, well thought out, step-by-step instructions
- teaching aids (visual, auditory, sensory, etc.)
- creativity is encouraged with examples and choices
- children use eggs that have been emptied, rinsed and sealed
Half-Day Workshops at a glance
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-introduction |
05 min |
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-inspiring video presentation |
15 min |
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-description of tools |
10-15 min |
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-demonstration/safety |
10-15 min |
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-technique |
20-30 min |
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-recess |
20 min |
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-technique |
40-60 min |
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-conclusion (folk legends, Q&A) |
balance |
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Joan Brander is a registered artist with the ArtsStarts in Schools program and grants are available for your school! Contact her
to book a Workshop.
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Book Joan Brander for a Workshop