“Pysanky Egg Workshop”
Instructor: Sharon Stoika-Smay
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00am-3:00pm
(One Hour For Lunch)
The Artist Hand Gallery/Studio
732 Philadelphia St. Indiana, Pa. 15701
 
 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 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.