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updated 2010.03.11
Pysanky Workshops & Classes - USA (AL - IA)
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City: Birmingham, Alabama
Location: varies
Name of Teacher: Jamie Lewis
Phone: (205) 985-9972
Email: jamielws@hotmail.com
Info: I've been teaching childrens' art classes and have done pysanky with children as young as 1st grade. Adults are always a welcome change for me!
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City: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Location: Garvan Woodland Gardens
Name of Teacher: Bob Byers
Phone: (501) 262-9300
Email: rbyers@garvangardens.org
Class Times: March 28, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages taught: Adult (see Info)
Price: $15.00
Info: Learn to make a basic Ukrainian egg, all materials for workshop provided, children 10 and older welcome if accompanied by adult. Covers selecting/cleaning egg, basic patterns, use of writing tool (kistka), and dyes and how to use them.
City: Antelope Valley, California
Location: Lancaster/Rosamond
Name of Teacher: Christina Scott
Phone: (661) 256-3803
Email: tiltedkilt@sbcglobal.net
Class Times: Evenings/Weekends
Ages taught: 16 years to adult
Price: $15.00 per 3 hour class
Info: Each class involves students completing an egg to take home. Plenty of individual help and information given. Materials are provided in class.
City: Cromberg, California
Name of Teacher: Olga Kroencke
Email: okroencke@netzero.com
Class Times: by appointment only
Ages taught: 10 and up
Price: $25.00
Info: I will come to your home and teach you and your friends this traditional art, that has been handed down from mother to daughter through the centuries. Minimum class size 4/Maximum 8.
City: Fairfax, California
Location: Rainbow Fabrics Crafts and Things, 50 Bolinas Road
Phone: (415) 459-5100
Info: Call for more information on classes.
City: Lee Vining, California
Location: Lee Vining Presbyterian Church
Name of Teacher: Theresa Logan
Phone: (760) 647-6552
Email: theresa_logan@hotmail.com
Ages taught: 12 and over
Price: $5.00
Info: We're a small town of 350. Before Easter we have one or two classes. 15 to 20 people, newcomers and old. We share our egg secrets, and catch up after a long cold winter. The Pysanky sets us off into a beautiful Spring.
City: San Diego, California
Location: House of Ukraine
Name of Teacher: House of Ukraine
Phone: (619) 291-0661
Email: pysanka@msn.com
Class times: Several in the month preceding Easter.
Ages taught: Adults
Price: $25.00
Info: Please note that the class size will be limited to eight (8) students and filled on a first registered/first-paid basis. For more information, please see our website.
City: San Jose, California
Name of Teacher: Jennifer Szonye
Phone: (408) 564-0306
Email: kisfer@hotmail.com
Ages taught: 14+
Price: $10.00 per person
Info: I do classes in your home or other locations which you provide. Please have a minimum of 4 /maximum 8 people. A class generally takes 3 - 5 hours depending on size of the class.
City: San Luis Obispo, California
Name of Teacher: Pamela Brown
Email: pamelabrown@charter.net
Ages taught: All ages
Info: Workshops by arrangement only. Equipment supplied.
City: Simi Valley, California
Name of Teacher: Sharon
Email: Spapkie@aol.com
Info: Will hold class when I get 5 or more people. All dyes and wax will be supplied. Beginning class.
City: Tustin, California
Name of Teacher: Adriana Wrzesniewski
Phone: (714) 544-8665
Email: adriana@pysanka.com
Info: Individual, private and group lessons available through out Orange, Riverside and LA counties. Go to www.pysanka.com for details and upcoming workshops.
City: Winchester/Southern Cali, California
Location: Your Place or Mine
Name of Teacher: Clare Zimmermann
Phone: (760) 484-3214
Email: tczim@verizon.net
Class Times: any date, flexible times
Ages taught: 8 through adult
Price: $10.00
Info: I will travel to your group - minimum 3 people. It is a lot of fun - times are flexible. Great for a pre-Easter or anytime with a group of friends or family. It is a 3 hour class and I provide all materials. Everyone gets a great looking egg at the end of class (I usually bring a few extra in the event of breakage).
I also enjoy teaching children's groups (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Schools, etc) and can gear it towards badges or patches as desired.
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City: Monte Vista, Colorado
Name of Teacher: Rhonda Garnett
Phone: (719) 852-0823
Email: bishop_rock@hotmail.com
Class times: TBA
Ages taught: all
Price: TBA
Info: This craft teaches patience and acceptance, hope and satisfaction, along with having fun...
City: Pueblo, Colorado
Location: Hobby Lobby
Name of Teacher: Ashley Bauer
Phone: (575) 445-2454
Email: simranash@hotmail.com
Class times: Starting March 7th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages taught: All
Price: $15.00
Info: Call or write for more information.
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City: Newington, Connecticut
Location: will travel and in my home
Name of Teacher: Sharon Leonard
Phone: (860) 667-1705
Class times: all year 'round
Ages taught: 8 years and up
Price: depends on group and level
Info: I use a VCR film to help explain how the process works. Students are given free range on what they like to draw. Everone's egg comes out an original and bright in color. I have taught Girl Scouts, Seniors, at churchs and libraries. I ask the group be no larger than 20 people. Price is depending on group size and traveling. Home instruction starts at $25.00 and we agree on price accourding to how long and how detailed we get. Groups are Introduction and Advanced. This Folk art can be done for all holidays. Hallowe'en, Christmas, Valentine's Day just to name a few. This is a great activity during a party, birthdays or just friends. I enjoy doing this year 'round. Around town I have been called "the Egg Lady". I have eggs to sell and hope to hear from you soon. Call for more information!
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City: Washington, DC
Location: Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine - 4250 Harewood Road, NE
Contact: Jurij (202) 526-3737.
Class times: Annual Pysanka Workshop - the Sunday two weeks prior to Easter.
Price: $15.00, $10.00 for kids 12 & under
Ages taught: Children must be accompanied by adults
Info: Learn more about the shrine & its pysanky workshops at http://www.ucns-holyfamily.org/library.html. Registration Forms can be found at: www.ucns-holyfamily.org/Events.html.
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City: Hudson, Florida
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road
Phone: (727) 861-3033
Email: PascoPysanky@optonline.net
Class times: last Sunday of the month, skirting holidays and hurricanes, 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Info: All levels are welcome. I will be bringing my dye baths, empty eggs, beginner start up kits, beginner and advanced egg designs to work on. So come on down. Bring your kistka if you have one and relax in a creative supportive environment. More information and updates on class times can be found on our website.
City: Okeechobee, Florida
Location: First United Methodist Church
Name of Teacher: Nancy Vaughan
Phone: (704) 763-4021
Email: number1dce@aol.com
Ages taught: age 15+
Price: $25.00
Info: Class times vary, please call or write Nancy for details.
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City: Atlanta, Georgia
Location: will travel to reasonable location
Name of Teacher: Barbara Robinson
Phone: (404) 522-5750
Email: BASRobinso@cs.com
Class times: around Easter is when most interest is
Ages taught: 10-adult
Price: $30.00
Info: I have taught pysanky for 20 years. I will supply kits and class usually lasts 3-4 hours. Class size can be from 3 to 12 people. Love to introduce people to this beautiful art form!
City: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Name of Teacher: Ingrid Bolton
Email: iwbolton@gmail.com
Ages taught: all ages
Info: I have created Pysanky for over 18 years and have taught many workshops. Will teach small groups at my home. Also, I will do demos for schools and organizations. Visit my website at www.ingridbolton.com.
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City: Post Falls, Idaho
Name of Teacher: Alexandra Fanning
Phone: (208) 773-8858
Email: LX4JMJ@MINDSPRING.COM
Class Times: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages taught: High School and up
Price: $30.00
Info: Classes held upon request. Please contact Alexandra for more information.
City: Shelley, Idaho
Location: 423 S Park Ave
Name of Teacher: Jacqueline Wittwer
Phone: (208) 357-0580
Email: minasagor@yahoo.com
Class times: Call for listings.
Ages taught: All levels.
Price: $25.00 plus supplies--if a class is organized in your home, the charge is $50.00 to compensate for travel expenses.
Info: I only teach two session (two hours each) classes. Classes for children,adults, and seniors. Maximum group size is 10. Homeschool, 4-H, Scouts.
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City: Arlington Heights, Illinois
Name of Teacher: Ruth Ward
Phone: (847) 818-0581
Email: RWard2121@aol.com
Ages taught: 14 and up
Price: cost of supplies
Info: I am Ukrainian and have been making pysanky for most of my life. I will share my knowledge - I don't have formal classes but will gladly arrange a time to meet with anyone interested in learning. I also teach a class for Community Education District 214 each year, contact me for more info.
City: Naperville, Illinois
Name of Teacher: John Raschke
Email: Johann1@aol.com
Ages taught: Teen to adult
Info: I teach on an individual or small group basis right now, if anyone is interested in learning please contact me and we can set up a time and place.
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City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Name of Teacher: Catharine Green
Phone: (317) 536-9700
Email: cjgreen.geo@yahoo.com
Price: $10.00
Info: Individuals or groups up to 12, teens or adults. Decorate 1 or 2 eggs in class. Kits available at an extra charge for you to take home to create more beautiful eggs.