A pysanka (Ukrainian: писанка) is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist (batik) method. The word pysanka comes from the verb "pysaty", “to write”, as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. Pysanky have been part of Ukrainian culture since prehistoric times, originally in the belief that their magic would assure the coming of Spring. In Christian times, the pagan decorated egg became an Easter Egg, symbolizing resurrection. During the class you will learn this and more, will learn how to draw a Pysanka and will have a chance to make 1-2 of your owns.
Our teacher is Daniel Zdeblick, PhD from UW, who has been writing pysanky for more than 20 years and has been teaching classes since the full-scale war started in 2022.
Ages 8+. Warning: process involves having open flame (candles) and handling hot beeswax. Close parental supervision of children is required. Children ages 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at a 1:1 ratio.
We will be donating 100% of proceeds (and any additional donations) to Nova Ukraine, a non-profit providing humanitarian relief for Ukrainians.
How to find us:
We are located on the main floor in the Villa Flora Apartment building. Enter through the main doors, pass the elevators, and keep going. We are in Suite 103. Exterior doors lock at 8:30 pm. If you are not a member with a door code, please plan to arrive before then.
North End Makers is a community that runs a makerspace in North Seattle. We are an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more on our website at https://www.northendmakers.org/
Parking is street parking and plentiful in the area.
