#18. Hybrid Pysanky: Integrating Drop Pull Elements into Your Designs - Basia Andrusko - Saturday July 19th - 1:00pm-3:00pm - registration opens February 1st 2pm eastern

Intermediate Level

Workshop Summary: 

Surprisingly enough, the Lemko Drop-Pull technique can seem to be a simplistic, easy technique until you've actually tried it. It's not as "easy" to produce a pleasing result after all.Allow me to share my secrets of how to incorporate this technique into your linear pysanka writing and achieve unique and uniform effects. 

A basic proficiency of drop pull work is desired for this class but not required. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, students will delve into the art of "Lemko" or "Drop Pull" Pysanky - a traditional form of egg decoration.

In this two-hour hands-on workshop, students will learn:

• what are “Lemko” or “Drop Pull” Pysanky
• charactereistics of Drop Pull design elements – we will focus on the Lemko Pysanka (wax off )
• design ideas & colour ideas, combining drop pull and kistka elements to create balanced and pleasing designs. 
• tools and supplies that I use including various wax melters and wax, candles and drop pull tools and pencils. 
• factors that affect line shape, size and uniformity of the dots and commas
• you will have a chance to practice this technique in class

What's provided: 

• one practice egg
• one chicken egg or other to use as your "good" egg.
• since candles are allowed at this retreat, we will work with a tealite wax melter and candles.
• candle/holder
• a variety of Lemko writing tools
• Notes will be provided as a handout.

What to bring: 

• your Lemko tools if you have them (optional)
• manual or electric kistky for some linear line work, but that can be done after class.

Maximum: 15 students

Workshop Cost: $35 CAD per person (payment in cash will be collected at the retreat. Payment details, will be communicated at a later time)

About Basia:

I am a retired pharmacist by profession, but my soul is fed by writing Pysanky. This is a tradition learned growing up in a Ukrainian Lemko family, where Pysanky were written each year at Eastertime. Once my two wonderful sons were grown and on their own, pysankarstvo blossomed to a year-round passion for me. Learning how to make Pysanka Jewelry several years ago has taken me to another level. I live in Yardley PA, USA, with my husband Emil and 2 cats Zena (my furry supervisor) and Zoe.

We love to travel, and enjoy friends, food and wine. I am very excited to be a part of this Pysanka retreat. Looking forward to peace in Ukraine, and the possibility to resume our Pysanka Tour to Ukraina.