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You Want to Teach Pysanky?

8/10/2013

These are files that I made for the Round Table Discussion, July 2013, at the PUSA Retreat.
It was directed at those who want to teach a class for the first time.
I hope you find them useful; send me a message on this site, if you have any questions

Teacher Qualities
Supplies List
Sample Course Proposal (in Word-edit for your own use)
Initial Estimate Cost for a Class of 12
Class Demonstrations
Beginner Motifs
Table Set Up
Break Time Refreshments
Planning Out Design Worksheet
Polish Floral Motifs (Kaszub Region)

teacher_qualities.docx
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supplies_list.doc
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sample_course_proposal.doc
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initial_cost_for_class_of_12.doc
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class_demonstrations.pdf
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beginner_motifs.docx
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table_set_up.pdf
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break_time_refreshmentss.pdf
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planning_worksheet_1.pdf
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polish_floral_motifs.pdf
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Eloise's Lathe Advice

8/9/2013

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My 2 Cents: by Eloise
Of the 9 Marker-Lathes I displayed at the PysankyUSA 2013 Retreat, my rankings are as follows:

#1 the (5) Blue Eggers Helper #2       (6) English Marker

I started egging with the Blue Egger’s Helper, which may be why I prefer it-it is light weight, and lets you mark the ends for proper placement to drill for emptying and will fit all sizes of eggs. The English Marker is versatile, but has a lot of parts which might get lost or break. However its twist dial is great (not as accurate as Alcraft’s), but it is fun and also light weight. Good luck, have fun testing them.
With practice and the proper instruction, like taking Gene’s incredible PUSA Retreat Class, all will work.
I also own the two additional markers #’s 10 & 11.   10 is an older and unavailable version; however I include it here for those who may
have it and not the instructions. #11 is an odd contraption. I find it difficult to operate, but I know one person who swears by it. It too is unavailable, but I have included them for anyone who may need the printed instructions.   #12 is just for fun

eloise.schooley@gmail.com

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Packaging an Egg for Mailing

8/7/2013

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A clever way to package an egg for shipping! I use this every time I ship.

You will need a special can opener that does not leave sharp edges. They come in different models, manual and battery operated. You can Google "can opener that does not leave sharp edges" to find the item online.

I run the can and lid through a dishwash cycle to sterilize it.
You may cleverly decorated the can, using fabric, paper, or contact paper.

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Pieter From the Netherlands Suggests Sanding Goose Eggs

8/4/2013

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Pieter from the Netherlands, always sands each goose egg before he creates the brilliant Sorbian Eggs, that you see here. Follow his instructions:
" Starting with 150 grit sand paper, then 220, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1000 and finally 1200. This way the eggs become extremely smooth and the 1200 grit makes them shine. I use the same sand paper as I use for polishing my soap stone sculptures. It takes some time to sand an egg, but it's so much easier to draw straight lines on such a smooth surface."
Pieter recommends sanding the eggs outdoors being careful not to inhale the fine dust, which may cause serious lung problems. He normally places a wet towel on his lap while sanding the eggs out of doors. The wet towel catches a lot of the dust. He advises making the sand paper wet, which can make the sanding process a bit harder. Finally, after polishing with the 1200 grit paper, a water and vinegar bath removes any residue.
The Art of Sorbian Eggs have been kept alive by a tiny Slavic minority in Germany, a long and intricate tradition of hand-painting Easter eggs with the help of feathers and wax.
Pieter learned his craft from the Master Sorbian artist Bärbel Lange, from the little village called Lübbenau, in the east of Germany.
Her website is: www.sorbische-eier.de

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First Time Teacher Tips "The Proposal"

8/4/2013

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"Okay everyone, I have been asked to submit a proposal to teach a class in pysanky at .... I have no idea where to begin! What do I charge for my time? Do I charge a materials fee? Do I bring new Kistkas and let students buy them? HELP!"
-found on Social Media

You Don't Have to Re-Invent the Wheel!
I have written a sample "Course Proposal For Teaching Pysanky". You can download and re-work the document in Word, according to your own needs. There are additional documents: Costs, Demos, Supplies and Tips on this blog just search for the "teach pysanky?" category (to the right).

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You Want to Teach Pysanky?

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Packaging an Egg for Mailing

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First Time Teacher Tips "The Proposal"

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