Pysanky Egg Workshop at Fort Ross

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Learn the ancient artform of Pysanky Egg Decorating with renowned artist Lenka Glassner.

Join us for this FREE illustrated lecture on ancient folk art of Eastern European egg decorating, followed by a live demonstration by Lenka Glassner herself.
We will have fresh goodies from Raymond’s Bakery for sale. Original, one of a kind Pysanky eggs will be available in the Fort Ross Bookshop.


‘Decorating hollowed chicken, duck or goose eggs is one of the few ancient still surviving art forms of Eastern Europe. Styles, colors and techniques of decorating vary depending on the region.
Well known Ukrainian Pysanky are made by applying bees wax on eggs in exact geometrical shapes. I use the etching technique of southern Moravia where, as a little girl, I learned the art from my mom, who learned from her mom. Even though primarily associated with Easter, decorated eggs were given year-round to communicate love and hope on special occasions as birth, death, wedding, anniversaries or graduations. I mix traditional technique of decorating eggs with my own contemporary motives. I'm proud to continue the long lived tradition of my people.’ -Lenka Glassner

This event is brought to you by Fort Ross Conservancy.

The usual $8 entrance fee at the gate will apply.

For more questions about this event, please contact Special Events Manager Sondra Hunter at [email protected]

Fort Ross Conservancy
19005 Coast Highway One
Jenner, CA 95450
707.847.3437

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