Indiana Art Association

Pysanky Egg Workshop

with Sharon Stoika-Smay

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

10:00am-3:00pm

(One Hour for Lunch)

The Artist Hand Gallery/Studio

732 Philadelphia St. Indiana, Pa. 15701

 

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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!

Sharon 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 immersed sequentially 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.

You will only need to provide your lunch, and we suggest you try one of The Artist Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar’s delicious Paninis!  They have many special coffee and tea drinks too!

 

The cost for the all-day class is $50 for IAA members and $65 for non-members.  The deadline to sign-up is March 16, 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.

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Blackletter Calligraphy

 with Cindi Kordell

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Artists Hand Gallery 732 Philadelphia Street Indiana, Pa.

10:00 – 4:00 (with 1 hour lunch break)

$60/members, $75/non-members

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​In this calligraphy class, Cindi will introduce you to “Blackletter”, sometimes called “Gothic” style writing. The roots of Blackletter arose in medieval times, and has long since gained popularity through the centuries for its compressed and dense lettering, resulting in distinctive and dramatic style. In the world of calligraphy, Blackletter is still quite popular due to the beauty of the structure, rhythm and spacing of the letters. Not only for text pieces, these letters are frequently used to create patterned backgrounds and borders, dramatic headlines, bold titles and logos, and unique artistic expressions of the letterforms.

Beginners with a basic understanding of calligraphy are welcome, as well as those with more experience. Cindi will provide all of the exemplars, guidelines, tools and materials needed to begin your journey into Blackletter. She will demonstrate each letterform and work with each student to
learn the structure of the letters. She will contact you via email around a week before the class with additional information to maximize your workshop experience. (i.e...bring basic materials like a pencil, ruler, etc.) Don’t
forget to bring lunch, or treat yourself to one of the great paninis at The Artist Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar.

**PLEASE LET CINDI KNOW IF YOU ARE LEFT-HANDED....Cindi will
have a special left-handed nib and instructions just for you, but she needs
to know two weeks before the class date! Please call her at:724-388-3742