#04. Finishing & Embellishments - Maria Zdaniw - Tuesday July 21st - 3:30pm-5:30pm

The workshop will be divided into two parts. In the first part, we will have an in-depth discussion and demonstration on how to apply different finishes, including epoxy and other finishes. In the second part, participants will learn how to attach the findings in order to hang and display a pysanka.  Learn how to use a string and two holes to hang, and how to glue findings to hang pysanky. Also, you will learn how to bedazzle your Christmas pysanky. 

--The instructor will bring varnish and epoxy for participants to use in the classroom

— a set of caps, hangers, and rhinestones to complete one Christmas pysanka

--string and tassel for hanging pysanka

--glue for findings

--If you wish, you can bring an unvarnished pysanka to apply varnish to

--bring at least two finished pysanka that you wish to turn into a hanging Christmas ornament

--needle-nose pliers, tweezers

Maximum number of students  --  30

Workshop Fee: $40 CAD per student
Please bring $40 CAD in cash, placed in an envelope with your name and the instructor’s name written on it, to the start of class. 

I started writing pysanky over 30 years ago. My first encounter with pysanky was when I took my children to Ukrainian school. I then fell in love with the art and taught myself how to write pysanky. I continue to learn and master new techniques by attending all the UE retreats. I then started teaching in the past few years at the church to Ukrainian newcomers, and to the Ukrainian Seniors Center, the Ukrainian museum, and now at the UE retreats. I have written pysanky from quail to ostrich and everything in between.