“Pysanky Egg Workshop Series”
Instructor: 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
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.
You can sign-up and pay with PayPal on our website at: www.indianaartassociation.org 
You can also sign-up by mailing a check with an attached note with name(s), home and email addresses, phone number(s), and PLEASE state what the check is for.  Mail to:
Indiana Art Association
PO Box 448
Indiana, Pa. 15701
You can also become an IAA member at this time for $25 on our website or by check. By signing-up as a member now, you can take advantage of the class discount NOW, and you will receive the member’s savings on future classes and workshops.   Membership will also entitle you to our newsletters to keep you informed about what’s happening in our organization and what’s being planned.  We are always looking for new artists to join us!
Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished artist, there is something here for you!
Hope to see you there!
Any questions, please contact me: Faye Kershishnik
pianoman_88@msn.com
724-254-1618