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Pysanky, Ukrainian Egg Decorating in the Greenhouse at Calgo Gardens (PM)

Sun, Mar 29

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Freehold

Celebrate the return of spring while learning the ancient art of Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Decorating) inside the flowering greenhouse at Calgo Gardens. Surrounded by blooms, you’ll experience this centuries-old wax-resist tradition and leave with a radiant, hand-decorated egg.

Pysanky, Ukrainian Egg Decorating in the Greenhouse at Calgo Gardens (PM)
Pysanky, Ukrainian Egg Decorating in the Greenhouse at Calgo Gardens (PM)

Time & Location

Mar 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Freehold, 462 Adelphia-Farmingdale Road Howell, 462 Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA

About the event

Let's celebrate the spring as you learn the ancient art of Pysanky, or Ukrainian Egg Decorating, inside the flowering greenhouse at Calgo Gardens! Surrounded by blossoms and greenery, 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 egg is 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,…


Tickets

  • General Admission

    $65.00

Total

$0.00

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