Fine Crafts & Creativity Workshops

Ukrainian Style Eggs and More
​Barbara Deschapelles

The basic technique of the traditional Ukrainian Pysanky (wax resist) will be covered in the first session as well as a bit of the history of the craft which predates the Christian era.  The remaining sessions will cover additional techniques including etching eggs, using alcohol inks on eggs, and other non traditional methods.  Students will receive a kit to take home as part of the class supplies.  We will be working with wax and dye and other chemicals, so wear old clothes.  Materials needed for the class will be supplied.  Students will be able to choose their own designs either from their own inspiration, or one of the books with published designs.
Age: 16 - Adult (Children 10 and older when accompanied by adult)
Fee: $50 per 4-day class
Days: Saturdays                  
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm              
Dates: February 18, 25, March 18 & 25
Barbara Deschapelles has lived in Troy for over 40 years, and worked in the computing and Information Technology sector most of that time. She and her husband have two grown children and two grandchildren. Barb has been making Ukrainian style eggs for better than 25 years, but continues to learn new and different techniques. The interest in these eggs started at home when she was a child, and her family displayed several eggs each Easter. She has taught this class for a number of years.

All-Occasion Card Making Workshop
Jan Brenneman

Students will make five different cards; perfect for birthdays, get well, hello and Mother’s Day. Supplies, including card stock, patterned paper, die-cut shapes, ribbons, gemstones, stamps, and other embellishments are included in the fee.
Age: Adult 
Fee: $17.00 per 2-hour class 
Day: Wednesday 
Date & Time: April 26, 2023     2:30 pm-4:30 pm **This class time is full.** 
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​Date & Time: April 26, 2023     6:00 pm-8:00 pm    
After retiring from public school teaching a few years ago, Jan began taking paper crafting and card-making classes from various teachers in the area. She has taught several different card-making classes at the Hayner in the past few years.