A beginner session in pysanky, the ancient Ukrainian art of wax-resist egg decorating, led by pysanky artist Joanne Dero.
Participants learn the history and symbolism behind the traditional motifs and colours, then create a decorated egg using traditional tools and materials to take home. All supplies are included.
Minimum age 8.
Details
| When | Saturday, August 29, 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Where | St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 952 Green Valley Crescent |
| Cost | $35 + HST per workshop |
| Ages | 8+ |
An earlier workshop, Petrykivka Painting, runs at the same venue from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Part of the Capital Ukrainian Festival, running August 28 to 30 as part of Ukraine Week in Ottawa.
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