Name: The History of Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Start: 2023-04-06T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-04-06T14:00:00-05:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

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The History of Ukrainian Easter Eggs

2023-04-06 13:00:00 2023-04-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago The History of Ukrainian Easter Eggs Pysanky eggs are nothing like the simple vinegar-dyed eggs you might have made as a kid. These eggs are decorated with a hot wax and indelible dye technique that is tricky and time-consuming. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, April 06
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 13:00:00 2023-04-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago The History of Ukrainian Easter Eggs Pysanky eggs are nothing like the simple vinegar-dyed eggs you might have made as a kid. These eggs are decorated with a hot wax and indelible dye technique that is tricky and time-consuming. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Pysanky eggs are nothing like the simple vinegar-dyed eggs you might have made as a kid. These eggs are decorated with a hot wax and indelible dye technique that is tricky and time-consuming.

Denise Blaszynski will share the history and symbolism behind these beautiful and elaborate eggs, and demonstrate the process used to create them. REGISTER

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