Pysanky Workshop
with Johannah James
$45
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+)
Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.
Instructor Johanna James-Heinz will share the history of Pysanky before walking students through the use of wax and dyes to create an egg they will take home.
$45/person (Ages 14+) Registration will close March 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
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About the instructor
Johanna James-Heinz is a landscape architect who enjoys dabbling in all kinds of arts and crafts. She started decorating eggs in 2012 and enjoys creating traditional Pysanky eggs as well as using the method to create more non-traditional designs.
Johanna has taught classes in Pysanky at Allerton, various libraries and at churches.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
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Mar 28th, 2026
from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
