CVA, Room 006
Parking lot #1 to the Center for Visual Arts
MAP

$45

Celebrate spring with a unique opportunity to learn a skill and folk tradition passed down through generations – Pysanky, the ancient art of decorating eggs with beautiful designs. Discover the history and cultural significance of pysanky, enjoy a demonstration, and engage in independent practice. A variety of organic eggs and dyes, with all materials will be provided. This meditative and communal experience stands apart from other art forms, and for many, it marks the start of a cherished springtime family tradition to be passed down through the years. All ages and skill levels can create their own original pysanka. No prerequisite skills required.

Attendance is limited. Bring a container or egg carton to take home your creation. $15 supply fee payable to instructor.

Jenny Santa Maria is a multifaceted talent as a teaching artist, art coach, and exhibition artist from Farmingdale, NJ. She has crated countless beautiful eggs over the years, many of which have been featured in notable publications, including the Wall Street Journal. She refers to her work as batik eggs, though the process is rooted in the traditional art of pysanky. Her work blends a modern aesthetic with personal symbolism, pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques. While associated with spring, Jenny designs eggs year-round using eggs from her free-range hens and beeswax from her own hives.

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