Learn to Make Pysanky with Joan Brander 
Saving the world one pysanka at a time . . . . An ancient legend say that "as long as pysanky are being made, evil shall not prevail over good in
the world". Learn how to make pysanky the traditional way with pysanka expert, artist, author, instructor and lecturer Joan Brander who is celebrating 30 years of teaching this part
of her cultural heritage. With the right tools and proper instruction, anyone from 6 to 96 can make Ukrainian Easter eggs the traditional way.
Online Workshops for 2021 |

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Our face-to-face workshops have been replaced with virtual teaching:
Please send us
an email for information on any of the Workshops listed here
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Sturday
2 pm to 4 pm
May 1
Inquire for your own Workshop date
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Upcoming Virtual Ukrainian Easter Egg pysanky workshops on ZOOM
Learn to make Ukrainian Easter eggs the traditional way using beeswax, kistka and dyes from start to finish with pysanky expert Joan Brander of Baba's Beeswax (watch
this video about her) in just one session via ZOOM.
Please send us an email
to book a Workshop for your own needs or to go on a Wait List.
This activity is fun for all ages and ideal for a family. Many people are scheduling their own family/friends/group workshops.
Virtual Workshop
- includes all specialty items (1 beeswax, 1 kistka, plus yellow, orange, red and black pysanka dyes) in a Student Kit, plus all taxes and shipping
- additional family members can purchase a kistka from Baba's Beeswax and share everything else in the Student Kit
- the Student Kit, instructions, and handout of preparation timeline will be mailed in advance
- register as soon as possible to avoid additional shipping for timely receipt of your Student Kit if you live outside the Greater Vancouver Area
- for online instruction you'll need a computer with audio (microphone and speakers), camera, and reliable internet connection.
For answers to all your questions and to register for a workshop:
contact [email protected]
or phone 604.275.8169
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Saturday
March 27, 2021 |
Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko COMPLETED
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March 6, 2021 |
Ancient Mother Goddess Pysanka Workshop COMPLETED |
March 13, 2021 |
Ancient Mother Goddess Pysanka Workshop COMPLETED |
March 13, 2021
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Virtual Ukrainian Easter Egg pysanky workshop on ZOOM COMPLETED |
April 10, 2021 |
Virtual Ukrainian Easter Egg pysanky workshop on ZOOM COMPLETED |
April 17, 2021 |
Virtual Ukrainian Easter Egg pysanky workshop on ZOOM SOLD OUT |
April 24, 2021 |
Virtual Ukrainian Easter Egg pysanky workshop on ZOOM SOLD OUT |
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Link to helpful places in this website:
Teacher Guide for online
pysanky syllabus
Pysanka
Power Podcast for listening on your favourite podcaster
What are pysanky
and how are they made?
Who
is Joan Brander?
Joan has formulated several models for children and adults alike to learn to make pysanky. Due to COVID-19 all face-to-face interaction is suspended. On this page:
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