Day 1, Sunday December 11th 1pm-4pm:

Learn to use a kistka to apply beeswax to the surface of an egg. Explore geometric patterns and traditional symbols or choose your own adventure! Dye or etch your egg in layers, empty out the inside, and leave it in class to dry out.

In the intervening week, your instructor will varnish your egg, and attach a finding for hanging your egg, if you wish. You may also take your egg home on day 1 to varnish yourself.

Pickup day (optional) Sunday, December 18th 1pm:

Pick up your finished work and admire your classmates’ work too! Leave with your finished egg. Perfect for a holiday gift.

Shared class supplies you’ll have access to:

• kistka

• pysanky dyes

• beeswax

• candles

• egg blowers

• lots of books with design ideas

What you’ll leave with:

• 1-2 decorated and varnished chicken or duck eggs

• pysanky how-to handout

• resource list to purchase your own materials and display stands

• a new craft passion!

Class will be held at Shane’s Made in the Shade pottery studio in Ballard, Seattle. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Direct Relief to benefit Ukrainian relief efforts.

Meghan Urback started making pysanky in elementary school and is always thrilled to witness students melt the beeswax off of their first egg!