Teaching with the Arts Webinar: Ukrainian Pysanky: A Journey Through History and Symbolism into Today's Classroom
- Event Type
- Professional Development
- Sponsor
- Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University; Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, University of Pittsburgh; Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies, University of Kansas; Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, The Ohio State University; Center for Slavic, Eurasian and Eastern European Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Robert F. Byrnes Russian and East European Institute, Indiana University; & Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- Virtual
- Join online
- Date
- Jan 8, 2026 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Speaker
- Megan Luttrell (Outreach Coordinator, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies University of Kansas)
- Cost
- Free and open to the public
- Registration
- RSVP
- Contact
- Rachel Schmalz
- rschmalz@illinois.edu
- Originating Calendar
- Russian, E. European & Eurasian Center: Outreach
This session focuses on the ancient tradition of pysanky (decorated eggs) in Ukraine. It discusses the history and process of making pysanky as well as the fascinating symbolism in the designs, tracing the change pysanky symbolism throughout cultural shifts in Ukraine. The session also introduces participants to digital resources on pysanky including sample lesson plans that show educators how they can use pysanky in a variety of classroom contexts.
A six-part webinar series is designed to help educators integrate the arts into their classrooms, with a focus on the diverse art forms of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Each 90-minute session will explore a different art form, including music, dance, literature, visual arts, cultural artifacts, and theater/film. Participants will learn about different art forms and practical strategies for incorporating them into their teaching, drawing on expert insights and resources from leading institutions. While the webinars are part of a cohesive series, educators are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. Educators who participate in the entire series will be awarded 10 PDP (contact) hours. This series offers a unique opportunity to enrich your curriculum with creative and engaging resources from the Eastern European and Eurasian cultural tradition.