Is there an egg decorating tradition in your family? Eggs are a symbol of new life and are important in many springtime celebrations.
In our studios this month you can learn how to make intricate Ukrainian eggs, decorate egg candles, decoupage wooden and mache eggs, and even make egg ornaments (see more details below).
When you come to ARTBEAT, you’ll find creative and unusual gift ideas for Springtime and Easter – some you can make, and some already made for you!
Egg Decorating Made Easy
Egg decorating doesn’t need to be messy or complicated. Here are three easy methods to try:
1) Decoupage
Apply colored tissue paper to egg shells or hard-boiled eggs using a nontoxic glue/glaze such as Mod Podge that dries to a hard finish.For fancier, more permanent patterned eggs, use our Decopatch papers and Paperpatch glue/glaze on wood or mache. Haven’t tried these yet? We’ll give you a free demo at any time, or you can join one of our scheduled workshops or classes.
2) Decorate Egg Candles These charming egg candles come in cartons just like the real thing – buy them by the half-dozen. Apply designs cut from thin beeswax – we’ll show you how to use our fun tools to make grass, flowers, baby chicks, and more. Purchase here
3) Egg Ornaments Sticky oval boards are fun for all ages to decorate with sand, glitter, jewels, and ribbon.
Bunnies Are Back!
Just in time for Spring, our cloth bunnies are back, ready to dress up as cute little bunnies or roguish rabbits. They’ll be featured in our workshop on March 8th.
For a complete listing of workshops, click here.
Here’s to an early and Happy Spring!
