Gallery

We invite you to browse the photo gallery of our past events to get a sense of what you missed (or maybe to spot yourself in the photos)! Whenever possible, we ask permission to publish these images, and we respectfully reserve the right to share photos of large public events.

PYSANKA WORKSHOP, March 24, 2024

PARTNER: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Petrykivka artist Valeriia Spirina demonstrated the steps of making decorated Easter Eggs using traditional techniques for applying wax with a pysachok (kistka) and submerging the egg in bright dyes. After each layer of dye was finished, the wax was melted over a candle and wiped away to reveal beautiful designs.

DRIAPANKA WORKSHOP, March 28, 2024

PARTNER: Halifax Central Library

This time, Petrykivka artist Valeriia Spirina demonstrated the steps of making decorated Easter Eggs by first submerging the egg in bright dyes and then using a special awl-like tool to remove the coloured layer to reveal the original white shell (akin to scratch art). This technique is used to create intricate designs with thin, controlled lines and it doesn’t require the use of open fire.