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new? start here
egg designs
supplies you'll need
the basic steps
help & more info
f.a.q.
hints/tricks
symbol & color meanings
offline resources
where do I...?
find egg designs
buy supplies
take workshops
list my workshop
fun extras
ukrainian recipes
pysanky coloring pages
original dye recipes
legends & traditions
links
site stuff
contact
sitemap/search
frapprmap
of further interest
pysanky gift ideas
ann's gift shop
ann's blog
updated 04.30.08
SiteMap of LearnPysanky.com
Here's an overview of what you'll find on my site:
LearnPysanky.com . . . . . . . . . .
This page features links to various highlights of the site, and a place to learn the latest news regarding LearnPysanky.com.
new? start here (getting started) . . . . . . . . . .
Gives an introduction to the artform, and an outline of how you can get started making your own pysanky.
egg designs . . . . . . . . . .
Thumbnail images of over 30 free pysanka designs are available; just click on a design you like, and you'll be taken to the instructions for it.
supplies you'll need . . . . . . . . . .
Gives a detailed list of the supplies you'll need to make pysanky. Specialty supplies, like a kistka and beeswax, are marked with an (*).
the basic steps . . . . . . . . . .
A step-by-step walk-through of the process of decorating a Ukrainian Easter egg. Includes several sections, such as: Preparation, Applying the Design, and Finishing Up.
FAQ . . . . . . . . . .
My Frequently Asked Questions section. The most commonly asked questions about my site, and about decorating pysanky in general, with answers. Included here is the answer to the very-often-asked question "Do you know of any suppliers of pysanky materials in my area?"
hints/tricks . . . . . . . . . .
The what-to-do and what-not-to-dos of pysanky, with helpful hints and suggestions. Includes some very important information, especially regarding old egg's tendencies to burst--a must-read.
symbol & color meanings . . . . . . . . . .
Gives the symbolic meanings of some of the motifs and colors used on pysanky.
offline resources . . . . . . . . . .
A list of resources (books, etc.) used in the creation of my site, as well as a list of related books of interest. Features books of pysanky designs, Ukrainian customs & food.
find egg designs . . . . . . . . . .
Thumbnail images of over 30 free pysanka designs are available; just click on a design you like, and you'll be taken to the instructions for it.
buy supplies . . . . . . . . . .
An extensive listing of places that sell pysanky-related merchandise. Every place I know of is listed there, (unless I've heard something bad about it, in which case I don't post it). Most of these places do the majority of their selling through mail order, so I suggest you find the place nearest you, and ask if they have a catalogue.
take workshops . . . . . . . . . .
Like pysanky, but are afraid to try it on your own? Check out this listing of people who give workshops and classes in this art.
list my workshop . . . . . . . . . .
A place for teachers of pysanky workshops or classes to fill out their information and submit it for posting on LearnPysanky.com (this service is free!)
ukrainian recipes . . . . . . . . . .
My family and other recipes of Ukrainian foods. Yum! Includes staples such as borscht and perogies.
pysanky coloring pages . . . . . . . . . .
A few coloring book pages featuring pysanka. Great for kids, or adults who want to start off easy!
original dye recipes . . . . . . . . . .
Ingredients used to make dyes in the old days. Fun for the more adventurous types!
legends and traditions . . . . . . . . . .
Old Ukrainian legends involving pysanky, and traditions concerning their creation.
frapprmap . . . . . . . . . .
A fun way to see that there are pysanky artists all over the world! Add your pin on the map (you don't have to add your name, just your city).
links . . . . . . . . . .
Other sites of interest. Categories include: Craft Sites, Ukrainian Sites, Easter Sites, Canadiana, Miscellaneous.
contact . . . . . . . . . .
Need to get in touch with me? Use my handy form.
sitemap/search . . . . . . . . . .
The page you're on now. Gives an overview of everything on my "How to Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs" site. If you still can't find what you're looking for, there's also a Search option.
pysanky gift ideas . . . . . . . . . .
Have a pysanka artist in your life, and looking for the ideal gift for them? Here's a great place to start - lots of perfect gift ideas!
ann's gift shop . . . . . . . . . .
My Ukrainian Gift Shop, featuring really fun pysanky related gifts (like the hugely popular "I love Pysanky" product line), Ukrainian traditional folk art designs, and novelty items!
ann's blog . . . . . . . . . .
My blog, where I share my ruralish life in Nova Scotia - gardening, birds and other wildlife - and my artistic inspirations, favorite foods, and my Ukrainian heritage.
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