I find it practical to set up for a class in "stations" that are in order of the process, and easier for discussing each step. Taking photos every time you teach is a big help as reference, for the next time you teach.
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I have taught classes as large as 27 and as small as 5. But whether large or small, it is important to a new student's to create a climate conducive to a rich and rewarding pysanky experience. If you are a 'new' pysanky teacher, here are some tips for creating a great First Time Experience for you and for your students, space-wise. SPACES ORGANIZATION: Dye work space, Student work space, Teacher group& individual instruction space, Outdoor Airing space for spray varnish, Refreshments space. If you are asked to do a demonstration or a display, I always use a variety of interesting containers like baskets, dishes, bowls stands and even egg cartons. TAKE PHOTOS of your displays for future events so that you do not have to re-think the set ups. Here are some of the displays with captions.  A question was asked on social media: Do you save your dyes from year to year or do you make new ones every year? if you store them, how do you recondition the colors? IF YOU WRITE PYSANKY ALL YEAR LONG
I teach pysanky classes and so I make up new batches of basic colors at the start of the season. I use 2 packets of each color per jar + 1 Tbsp. of vinegar. My dye table for teaching consists of 2 jars of yellow(as there can be a backup on the yellows), orange, traditional red(UGS Scarlet+ UGS Red), turquoise, deep blue, purple, brick red and black. As people are beginning to learn the art, I want the colors to be vibrant for their eggs; and not have disappointed students. ADDITIONAL ISSUES WITH DYES
The best orange which I have settled with is TANGERINE, from pysankyusa.com as it has no issues with the vinegar, and is a strong orange. |
 
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