04 - Secrets to Successful Writing Lemko Pysanky with Basia Andrusko - Thursday August 17th - 3:10 - 5:00pm

Secrets to Successful Lemko Pysanky
by Basia Andrusko

Thursday August 17th - 3:10 - 5:00pm - Monarch Orange Lounge

In this Hands-On workshop, I will share:

• what are “Lemko” or “Drop Pull” Pysanky
• charactereistics of several varieties – we will focus on the Lemko Pysanka, (wax off )
• design ideas & color ideas to make this style Pysanka balanced and pleasing
• tools and supplies that I use
• factors that affect line shape, size and uniformity of the dots and commas
• you will have a chance to practice this technique in class

This will be a two hour hands-on class. I will provide tools and materials for students to try some of the tips discussed. Notes will be provided as a handout.

I will provide all that you need, including 1 practice egg. I will have some writing tools and wax warmers (or akit) available for sale, ifdesired. Bring an extra egg.

Cost: $25 CAD per person + $5 CAD Material Fee - please pay $30.00 CAD or $22.50 USD cash for this workshop at the registration table Thursday morning.

Maximum: 20 students

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.