Indiana Art Association
Located in the Artists Hand Gallery at: 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana PA 15701
Mailing Address: PO Box 448 Indiana, PA 15701 indianaartassociation.president@gmail.com
PYSANKY EGG WORKSHOP SERIES
with Sharon Stoika-Smay
Four Monday Evenings
July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
The Artist Hand Gallery/Studio
732 Philadelphia St. Indiana, Pa. 15701
Back Entrance Only
Registration deadline: June 30
We had so much fun with Sharon Stoika-Smay the first time, IAA is having her back with another Pysanky Egg Class. This time it is being offered in a series, spread over four Monday evenings.
You will come away with one “Red, White and Blue Pysanky Egg” to celebrate America’s 250th, and a second egg will be created too.
Sharon’s journey with Pysanky began in 2011, when her sister and she signed up for lessons at an Orthodox Church in Conemaugh. Since their ethnic background is Eastern European, it was an art form that always interested her. She was then hooked!
She is passionate about preserving and promoting the history and traditions associated with Pysanky that have existed for many hundreds of years.
Although there are more modern approaches, she teaches the traditional method using a candle, beeswax, and an instrument called a kistka. There are different types of Pysanky, but she teaches the wax resist method where the design is written in wax, then she immerses them in specialized dyes until it is completed. The wax is finally removed to reveal the design. These real eggs are emptied and sealed, and will keep for many many years.
She looks forward to sharing the tradition of Pysanky, introducing you to the process that preserves and showcases this beautiful ancient art form
All supplies are provided by Sharon.
The cost for all four classes is $90 for IAA members and $105 for non-members. The deadline to sign-up is June 30, 2026. No refunds will be offered after this date. This is a sought-after class and limited space is available, so sign-up early to reserve your spot! Any age over 10 is welcomed, but under 16 needs to have an adult accompany them.
IAA ANNUAL SHOW
Early Bird Registration Now Open!!
Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 31
Artwork Drop Off/ At-the-Door Registration: June 2
Reception: June 5, 6-8 PM
Register now for IAA's Annual Show at the Indiana County Historical and Genealogical Society! Open to all active members.
$25 Early Bird registration or $30 at the door.
IAA BOARD OFFICERS:
President: Faye Kershishnik/ Dayas Silvis
IndianaArtAssociation.President@gmail.com
Vice President:
Secretary: Cindi Kordell
Treasurer: Dayas Silvis
CHAIRPERSONS:
Membership: Pam Sagely
Programs & Classes: Faye Kershisnik
History:
Scholarship:
Newsletter: Dayas Silvis
Membership: Jon Cooper
Exhibits: Sharon Boykiw
Youth & Education: Trish Dodson
Website: Beth Wheeler
Nominating: Angela Pinizzotto
Finance: Dayas Silvis
PR: Courtney Crow
Member at Large:
William Double
Galleries
View Our Work
The Artists Hand:
Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 9AM to 5PM
Indiana Free Library
845 Philadelphia Street
If you would like to exhibit your work, please contact the Exhibits Chair Person.
About Us
The Indiana Art Association was conceived to share the love of art and encourage and nurture growth together with other artists.
Our Mission:
The purpose of the organization is to promote interest, appreciation and participation in the arts. We aim to stimulate the artistic growth and development of our members as individual artists through encouragement, education, exhibition of work and exchange of ideas. It is our desire to motivate public interest in the arts and function as aesthetically wise consumers and citizens ourselves.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
-Antoine De Saint-Exupery
