Pysanky part of spring celebration in N.J. (04/02/00)

Pysanky part of spring celebration in N.J.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission presents a "Spring Celebration" at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, featuring two workshops on the traditional art of the pysanka to be conducted by Olga Kobryn on April 2. An exhibit of Ukrainian pysanky will run through April 30.

The two pysanka workshops, suitable for adults, will be held at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on April 2. Each workshop is limited to 15 persons; there is a $5 registration fee for materials, payable at the door.

There will also be egg decorating for children age 4-10, to be held at noon and 1 p.m. Children will also learn the history of this art. An egg hunt for children age 4-6 will take place at 2 p.m.; children will be provided with baskets to collect "eggs."

Registration for the workshops and egg hunt is required. For additional information, or to register, call (732) 745-3030. East Jersey Olde Towne Village is located in Johnson Park at 1050 River Road.

| Home Page |