Ukrainian Easter Eggs Painting Workshop
Discover traditional Ukrainian art of painting pysanky and learn the basic techniques of making decorated Easter eggs on a 3-hour workshop with a local artisan. Enjoy this unique experience in a friendly atmosphere of the master class and find out how to make Easter eggs and where this tradition came from. Take home a splendid souvenir, made with your own hands!
About this activity
What to expect
Highlights
- Learn a fascinating history of making pysanka, from the pre-Christian times till nowadays
- Hear interesting legends and stories about this famous Ukrainian art
- See beautiful examples of the traditional Easter eggs, made in different regions of Ukraine
- Make your own Easter egg under the guidance of an experienced artist and take it home as a souvenir
- Discover the symbolic meaning of the ornament and the colors of a pysanka
Description
Visit a fascinating master class of a famous Ukrainian artist and learn how to make traditional Easter eggs – pysanky. Pysanka has always been one of the symbols of Ukrainian culture. Every year in spring, when the nature comes alive, people decorate the Easter eggs with the symbolic images of the sun, the stars, flowers and animals. It is believed, that it will bring happiness and prosperity to people.
It is an art with a long history and dates back to the pre-Christian era. Nowadays the tradition of making Easter eggs is still alive and you will have a hands-on experience with the materials and techniques used for pysanka painting.
The dyes for pysanka are usually made from the dried plants and each color has its own symbolic meaning. To create an Easter egg you will need wax, fire and water. The ornament of your pysanka depends on you – an experienced artist will explain you the meaning of all the signs used for decoration.
Moreover, you will see a unique collection of Easter eggs from different parts of Ukraine and hear a lot of interesting legends about this fabulous traditional art.
You will create your own unique pysanka and take it home as a beautiful souvenir that will remind you of your trip to Ukraine.
Inclusions
- Private painting class
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- All the materials for making pysanka
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
Price
Easter Eggs Painting Class
- 1 pax – 80 Euro per person
- 2 pax – 45 Euro per person
- 3 pax – 35 Euro per person
- 4-10 pax – 30 Euro per person