JENNY SANTA MARIA
FLAME TIP STUDIO LLC
Pysanky, The Ancient Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Sat, May 09
|Klein Life Community Center
Celebrate the return of spring while learning the ancient art of Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Decorating). You’ll experience this centuries-old wax-resist tradition and leave with your own radiant, hand-decorated egg and the skills to enjoy this practice every spring.


Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Klein Life Community Center, 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116, USA
About the event
Let's celebrate the spring as you learn the ancient art of Pysanky, or Ukrainian Egg Decorating. This experience invites you into a centuries-old folk art tradition that celebrates life and love. Using a wax-resist process traditionally passed down by the Matriarch of the family, patterns are drawn onto the egg with beeswax. The egg is then dipped into richly saturated dyes, layer by layer, with the wax preserving each step of the design. When the wax is finally melted away, the hidden colors are revealed in a moment that feels nothing short of magical. While the finished eggs are intricate and radiant, the process itself is slow, focused, and deeply absorbing. Patience and concentration are rewarded with a one-of-a-kind pysanka that reflects both tradition and personal expression. Anyone can participate in this tradition; this workshop is welcoming to all, no prior experience needed, and participants will leave with a beautiful completed…