The Art of Pisanki presented by The Polish Museum of America
Malgorzata Kot|Saturday, March 21, 2009
Happy Easter!
The Art of Pisanki presented by The Polish Museum of America
On April 2nd Indian Trails Public Library 355 S. Schoenbeck Rd. Wheeling, IL. 60090 will host The Polish Museum of America representatives, who will lead a hands-on demonstration of making pisanki in the style especially popular in Poland. Appropriate for adults and children 12 or older. Everybody can register online http://itpld-ts.itpld.lib.il.us/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp or by calling Elva at 847-279-2252
· Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Polish Museum of America’s Annual Palm Weaving Workshop and Easter Egg Decorating Demonstration featuring: Drapanki the Art of Scratching Patterns into dyed eggs with a needle & Egg Taping the Art of taping patterns onto eggs. 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL. 60642. Please join us to learn the forgotten art of palm weaving. This is a basic level class in which you will learn to create a cross, crown of thorns, rose, grapes and leaves. Supplies, an instruction booklet and hands on, step by step instruction will be provided. The knowledge you will gain will keep this beautiful Easter Art from vanishing! Reservations are required. Fees cover the cost of materials. PMA Members $10, Non Members $15, Children 12 & under $5 Contact 773-562-6059 with questions. Traditional Polish Easter themed hors d’oeuvres will be served.
· The Des Plaines History Center will hold a special all-ages program onEaster traditions in Eastern Europe on April 4 from 1-4pm in the Visitor Center, 781 Pearson Street. The event is free--donations will be accepted. No reservations are needed. The event features several activities, including Easter egg decorating. Visitors can make a simplified version of traditional egg decorations by carving into wax-coated eggs. The project is free, and eggs will be available on a first come, first served basis. The Polish Museum of America will provide a traditional egg decorating demonstration throughout the day, and will also have decorated wooden eggs and other gift items available for purchase. For more information about this program, call (847) 391-5399 or visit www.desplaineshistory.org.
