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Arti Party: Ukrainian Eggs

February 21, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Please join us for a delightful afternoon of folk art, cultural history and hearty food as we explore the legends and traditions of the humble Ukrainian Easter Egg. The practice of “writing” on eggs (“pysanky”) pre-dates Christianity and likely began in Slavic culture c. 5000-3500 B.C. Designs, formats and colors were neither random nor simply decorative, but were designed as powerful talismans essential to the conquest of Good over Evil. In this workshop, you will learn the origins the modern American custom of decorating eggs and placing them in baskets of rich sweets on Easter morning.

After a tasty Russian ‘peasant-style’ lunch and a vodka toast–accompanied by an introduction to the folklore and process–participants will design and create an egg using traditional symbols, formats and colors of their choosing. This is actually done using batik–not painting–and we’ll take the wax resist process step-by-step until the glorious designs emerge from hiding at the end. Along the way, we’ll learn some basic Russian words and even how to write a few special names using the Cyrillic alphabet. You’ll quickly understand why women were directed to have their Spring Cleaning completed–with their families well fed and children put to bed–before the egg rituals were begun. It’s a magical process that once started…you won’t want to stop!
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‘PEASANT LUNCH’ MENU: (Vegetarian)
~Mushroom-Potato Soup
~Russian Cabbage Slaw, Cucumber Radish Salad w/Sour Cream
~Rye Bread, Sunflower Muffins, Butter
~Hard-Boiled Eggs, Pickled Beets, Apples, Carrots, Pickles
~’Kulich’ (Russian Easter Cake), ~Russian Tea Cakes & other Spring Sweets
~Assorted Teas with Honey
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NOTES:
* Please bring 1/2 an egg box for transporting product home
*We will be working over an open candle flame using hot wax and strong dyes. Good eye/hand coordination is needed. Suggested for ages for this event: 12+
*Hair should be tied back from face and secured. Avoid dangling jewelry, puffy sleeves, etc. Dyes & hot wax can drip on clothing & shoes; wear old clothes/apron.
*Supply kits & related items available for purchase.
*Instructor is not liable for any accidents/injuries that could result from activity.
*Allergy Alert: Dogs at residence; check Menu for possible food allergens.

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  • Date: February 21, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Please join us for a delightful afternoon of folk art, cultural history and hearty food as we explore the legends and traditions of the humble Ukrainian Easter Egg. The practice of “writing” on eggs (“pysanky”) pre-dates Christianity and likely began in Slavic culture c. 5000-3500 B.C. Designs, formats and colors were neither random nor simply decorative, but were designed as powerful talismans essential to the conquest of Good over Evil. In this workshop, you will learn the origins the modern American custom of decorating eggs and placing them in baskets of rich sweets on Easter morning.

After a tasty Russian ‘peasant-style’ lunch and a vodka toast–accompanied by an introduction to the folklore and process–participants will design and create an egg using traditional symbols, formats and colors of their choosing. This is actually done using batik–not painting–and we’ll take the wax resist process step-by-step until the glorious designs emerge from hiding at the end. Along the way, we’ll learn some basic Russian words and even how to write a few special names using the Cyrillic alphabet. You’ll quickly understand why women were directed to have their Spring Cleaning completed–with their families well fed and children put to bed–before the egg rituals were begun. It’s a magical process that once started…you won’t want to stop!
________________________________________________________________________
‘PEASANT LUNCH’ MENU: (Vegetarian)
~Mushroom-Potato Soup
~Russian Cabbage Slaw, Cucumber Radish Salad w/Sour Cream
~Rye Bread, Sunflower Muffins, Butter
~Hard-Boiled Eggs, Pickled Beets, Apples, Carrots, Pickles
~’Kulich’ (Russian Easter Cake), ~Russian Tea Cakes & other Spring Sweets
~Assorted Teas with Honey
______________________________________________________________________________________
NOTES:
* Please bring 1/2 an egg box for transporting product home
*We will be working over an open candle flame using hot wax and strong dyes. Good eye/hand coordination is needed. Suggested for ages for this event: 12+
*Hair should be tied back from face and secured. Avoid dangling jewelry, puffy sleeves, etc. Dyes & hot wax can drip on clothing & shoes; wear old clothes/apron.
*Supply kits & related items available for purchase.
*Instructor is not liable for any accidents/injuries that could result from activity.
*Allergy Alert: Dogs at residence; check Menu for possible food allergens.