Saturday, November 09, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dimond Library
Join us for a special Pysanka egg decorating workshop with artist Christina Vogel.
Dimond Library, Room 421
The event will begin with a 30-minute educational session covering the history and cultural significance of Pysanka egg decorating, followed by a hands-on workshop where participants can create their own beautifully decorated eggs.
Refreshments and all supplies will be provided. Please register in advance so that we can ensure enough supplies for everyone.
Schedule:
- 10:00 - 10:30 AM: Educational background
- 10:30 - 11:30 AM: Hands-on egg-making workshop
The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please register to secure your spot. Participants of all skill levels are welcome!
Christina Vogel is a first-generation American of Ukrainian descent who has been teaching classes on Ukrainian culture, history, and heritage in New England since 2014. She is a bandurist (a traditional Ukrainian music instrument player), a pysankarka (pysanka artist), singer, dancer, and member of the U.S. Holodomor Committee for Genocide Awareness and Advocacy. A teacher by trade, Christina has been speaking publicly as an advocate for democratic principles, Ukrainian sovereignty, and humanitarian support since the first wave of the war began there in 2014.