Ostrich with Rams, Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Decoration by Carolyn Trout

Ostrich with Acorns, Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Decoration by Carolyn Trout

Birds, Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Decoration by Carolyn Trout

Carolyn Trout, director of the Joplin Public Library, has been creating Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) for 25 years. This ancient art form uses egg shells, beeswax, and water-soluble dyes to create masterpieces in miniature. The wax-resist process is a complicated version of the method used by children to dye eggs for Easter egg hunts. Carolyn will teach students this ancient art during two sessions of "Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Decoration" Saturday, March 12.

Both sessions are open to students age 12 through adult. Session 1 is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12 Noon; Session 2 takes place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The class fee is $35; $30 for Spiva members. Maximum enrollment is 10 students per session.

What is a kistka, anyway? And how on earth do you get those brilliant colors, fine white lines and precise patterns on those oh-so-delicate egg shells? Carolyn will show you how!

Enrollment fees are non-refundable; telephone registrations are not accepted. For more information, or to obtain enrollment forms, please call 417-623-0183. Class sizes are limited.

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
222 W. 3rd Street
Joplin, Mo 64801
Tel: 417-623-0183
Fax: 417-623-3805
www.spivaarts.org

Jo Mueller, Director