Pysanky: Ukrainian egg decorating
Friday, March 2, 2018
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)
Muskie Archives 201 - Muskie Room
Event Type
Presentation
Contact
Abbott, Abigail Katherine
2077866417
Department
Museum of Art
Link
https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=35585
A Maine artist of Ukrainian descent, Lesia Sochor demonstrates the art of pysanky, Ukrainian egg painting. Participants will learn to paint traditional designs onto eggs with beeswax, dye the eggs and then remove the wax to unveil beautiful designs left behind. Presented by the Museum of Art. Registration required: 207-786-8212. $5 (free for Bates students). Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. FMI museum@bates.edu or 207-786-6158.