Learn about the technique called Paper Sculpture in egg art Category Spotlight: Paper Sculpture Paper Toile and Bas Relief fall within this category. Both methods of work include the accurate cutting of paper prints which are then built up into a 3-dimensional finish.

MAP is a program of assessment, education, acknowlegement and certification for egg artists. The mission is to raise the level of egg art to its highest form. Master Artisan Pathway- "MAP" Important Notice: The MAP team had their semi-annual meeting, and a few updates were made to the program. There will no longer be two different pathways (accelerated and traditional). All entries will simply be judged using the same scale as always. Also, the Master Artisan and Supreme Master Artisan has been simplified. These updates are reflected below and will be effective April 1, 2024. WHAT IS MAP AND HOW TO BECOME A MASTER ARTISAN THRU THIS PROGRAM MAP is a program of assessment, education and acknowledgement (certification) which any member of EGG ART INTERNATIONAL can participate. All styles and levels of skill are encouraged to apply. The artist will have their work assessed and receive constructive criticism from our judges. Based on the scores/points received by two or more judges, the artist may receive a BRONZE (Advanced Beginner) certificate, SILVER (Intermediate Level) certificate or GOLD (Advanced Level) certificate. The minimum score to obtain the following certificates are as follows: BRONZE -70 points, SILVER- 80 points, GOLD-90 points. The maximum score is 100 points. By obtaining a GOLD certificate you will be allowed to use the title "ADVANCED LEVEL ARTISAN". Further achievements will be acknowledged by awarding the title "MASTER ARTISAN" after receiving FIVE ‘GOLD’ level certificates in any combination of the same or different styles. The ultimate title of "SUPREME MASTER ARTISAN" will be awarded after obtaining EIGHT ‘gold’ level certificates in any combination of the same or different styles. See the MAP certificates below. MISSION OF THE MAP: The mission of the Master Artisan Pathway (MAP) is to raise the level of egg art to its highest form thru education, assessment and acknowledgement. BENEFITS OF THE MAP: MAP is a way of being able to get help in perfecting a technique by having your work looked at by experienced judges who are being selected to help you to achieve your full potential. MAP certification can be used as an aid to develop your career within egg art, either as a teacher or someone who sells their work to the public. A MAP certification can be displayed alongside your work or on your resumé giving added kudos to your status within the world of egg art. MAP is a forward-looking program which will encompass all styles of egg art. HOW TO APPLY Judging will take place, almost exclusively, through photographic submissions, a widely acknowledged method. It is essential that you read the photo submission criteria provided below. However, some eggs require ‘in person’ assessment due to technique or difficulty in providing a clear image. Photos will still be required for ‘in person’ judging. Complete the online application form (one form per individual entry) and include a minimum of six photos of your entry, labelled front, back, left side, right side, top and bottom (additional photos showing the interior or other details can also be included.). All names should be removed from the photos and any signature on the egg should be covered over. If you are unsure of the correct category to use or have any question, contact us. Once a complete entry has been submitted our policy is to have a response in 29 days or less. Please note if an entry is submitted without following the guidelines you will be asked to resubmit it. DISQUALIFICATIONS: Eggs or artists will be disqualified from the Master Artisan Pathway for the following reasons: Egg must be a real egg. The egg is from a seminar or instruction kit. The design is by another artist. Vulgar or lewd eggs Depiction of violence of any sort. Unprofessional, demeaning, bullying behavior towards other artists or their works. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We strongly recommend that you limit posting your MAP entry on social media before submitting as it may cause a bias towards your entry. We strive to maintain strict confidentiality and our judges will decline to judge if they have seen the egg before. Also, eggs more than 5 years old are discouraged from MAP participation due to deterioration in materials and diminishing educational benefits. PREPARATION OF IMAGES FOR MAP JUDGING-Please read carefully so your entry will not be rejected. A. Introduction: Preparation of images for digital competition is somewhat different to preparation for printing. See the Image Preparation steps required below. If you shoot in JPEG or start with a JPEG image (filename extension .jpg) to create an image for submittal, you should always start from the same original un-edited image to create that competition image. Every time you edit a JPEG image and store it, you lose detail because of the file compression that is executed during the file storage process your computer executes. Keep a copy of the original JPEG file in a safe place (another folder or hard disk) where it will not be altered as you edit the working copy for competition. B. Image Preparation: All items below are mandatory for images you submit. 1. Sharpen the images to taste if your image editing software supports sharpening and you wish to do so. 2. Save the images in JPEG format limiting file size to 2 MB and using the naming specified below. 3. Submit the JPEG images only as specified: You are required to submit a minimum of 6 photos as outlined below. There are 2 optional views allowed. We recommend a photo with a different background as this will be used in the website gallery. If the egg opens an image of the inside must be added and labelled ‘inside’. If the egg has mechanical movement a video no longer than 10 seconds in length will be required. TOTAL MB allowed per application is 25MB. a. Name the file images as follows: Front, Back, Left Side, Right Side, Top and Bottom. b. Photos must not be labelled with a name or show a name. c. The background must be plain white or plain black without glare. Do not edit out the background. d. Take the pictures at eye level for the front, back and sides. The top photo must be taken from above looking straight down. The bottom photo must show the bottom of the art work. You will need to hold the piece up in order to obtain this view. Read the below tips. C. Helpful Tips for photographing artwork for digital submissions. Rev. 2-20-2025. Please note revisions will occur periodically. Egg Art is a changing art with new materials, styles, equipment etc. We reserve the right to update as needed to improve the program or reflect these changes. Always read thru all the information before submitting an egg to ensure you are in compliance with any changes. Other Tips for the perfect photo

See all the different styles of egg art in this collection by Helmut Meister Helmut Meister Gallery of Decorated Eggs Explore all the different styles and colors Different Colors Natural Materials Used in Egg Art Tinamu Egg Art Paper Egg Art Wax Applied Egg Art Paper Cut Textiles in Egg Art Inked Eggs Eggs with Butterflies

Find all your egg art supplies here.These egg art suppliers offer discounts or other freebies to EAI members. Take advantage of these discounts for all your egg art supply needs. Egg Art Supplies for All Styles of Egg Art including Carving and Pysanky The Suppliers listed below with RED STARS offer discounts to EAI Members. Make sure to ask for your discount or use your discount code. The 2026 discount code will be in all member's newsletters. If you lost or forgot your discount code, contact us. Hint: Suppliers are also a good source for beginners to learn what supplies are currently used by other egg artists. Most ship worldwide. Ukrainian Eggcessories (CAN) Full line of pysanky supplies including waxes, dyes , kistky , tools, stands, universal tips, dust collectors , retreats, workshop resources and more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Pysanky USA (USA) Full line of pysanky supplies including waxes , dyes, blown eggs, kistky, tools , stands , finished pysanka and much more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Powercrafter (USA) Engraving Systems , High Speed Engravers , DVD Training , Accessories/Replacement Parts , Burrs/Bits , Parablaster Supplies, Artwork & Designs, Powercrafter Professional Engravers (PPE) Program Metzer Farms (USA) Blown and Cleaned Eggs for Decorating, Goose & Duck Eggs in Sizes 6-12" circumference, Duck and Goose Eggs Available Year-Round, Order by the Case or Individually , Breakage Rarely a Problem, On-site hatchery, 5 Star Reviews Linda Martin Egg Designs (UK) Extensive range of Egg Art Supplies, Online Learning Section with DVD's, Literature, Patterns, Specials and Kits 136-page Catalogue to download free "Art of the Eggshell" quarterly magazine INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Elegant Eggs Studio (USA) 3D printed supplies including bases, stands and figurines, duck eggs Email: eleganteggs@outlook.com Rachael Izdepski : 262-995-4235 Website Coming Soon! EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! The Eggery Place (USA) Supplying all of your Egg decorating products including egg stands , chains , eggshells, filigree , screw rings and more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Beyond the Hatchery (USA) Egg Art Supplies , Video Tutorials , Spark Kits, Minis , Silk Prints, Tools and more "Beyond the Hatchery" quarterly magazine Weekly Zoom Egging Get Togethers EAI Members receive a 5 % discount!

See and learn from these video demonstrations of Egg Art Techniques Video Demonstrations of Egg Art Techniques See how it is done! Egg Art Techniques Kategorie Odtwórz Wideo Odtwórz Wideo 01:00 Scratch Carving Demonstration Another video demonstration of scratch carving by Klaudia Swoboda Odtwórz Wideo Odtwórz Wideo Scratch Carving Using Light Hitomi Baba demonstrates using a light to enhance her scratch carved eggs. Odtwórz Wideo Odtwórz Wideo 07:18 Coloring Scratch Carved Eggs See how Grazyna adds color to her scratch carved eggs. Odtwórz Wideo Odtwórz Wideo Intricately Cut Egg See Hitomi's amazing technique to intricately cut an eggshell. Odtwórz Wideo Odtwórz Wideo Hand Painting an Egg Watch Florin hand paint on an ostrich egg Odtwórz Wideo Odtwórz Wideo 01:17 Eggshell Embroidery Demonstration See how Elisabeth Klein demonstrates her embroidery technique on an eggshell.

Master Egg Artists from the IEAG Master program which ceased several years ago. These artists set the standard for all future eggshell artists. Gallery of IEAG Master Program Egg Art The old IEAG Master Program was a great program that emphasized technical proficiency in order to elevate egg art to the highest level. The artist was required to pass each level in order. The levels were as follows: novice, intermediate and master level. Each category and level had very strict criteria including type of egg used. All judging was done in person. Unfortunately, the IEAG is no longer in existence. EAI would like to thank these amazing artists who set the standards for excellence for all future Master Artisans. Lorrie Popow, Master Etched Emu Egg Harumi Baloy, Master Etched Egg Pamela Gomp, Master Pysanky Egg, 2006 Shihori Kato, Master Pysanky Egg, 2007 Lorrie Popow, Master Pysanky Egg Atsuko Muraswana, Master Beaded Egg, 2005 Debbie Grassel, Master Beaded egg, 2005 Harumi Baloy, Master Beaded/Jeweled Egg, 2006 Shihori Kato, Master Beaded Egg, 2005 Konomi Kashiwaya, Master Beaded Egg Linda Asbell, Master Beaded Egg, 2009 Judith Elkins, Intermediate Level Beaded Egg, 2005 Eleanor Dorway, Intermediate Beaded Egg, 2005 Judy Negrete, Novice Level Beaded Egg, 2005 Atsuko Murasawa, Master Sculpted Egg, 2006 Shihori Kato, Master Relief carved Egg, 2007 Satoko Kano, Master Sculpted Egg, 2006 Harumi Baloy, Master Relief Carved Egg Ed Sims, Master Sculpted Egg, 2005 Martha Black, Intermediate Level Sculpted, 2005 Sharon Grant, Novice Sculpted Egg, 2005 Atsuko Murasawa, Novice Sculpted Egg, 2005 Lorrie Popow, Master Decoupage Ostrich Egg, 2011 Atsuko Murasawa, Master Decoupage Egg, 2005 June Duncan, Master Decoupage Egg, 2009

We offer scholarships to help offset the costs of providing community based egg art classes. Scholarships Egg Art International is committed to providing scholarship opportunities to our members who provide educational opportunities to the public. These can be in the form of cash or egg art supplies. We are pleased to announce three $ 50.00 cash scholarship awards and 3 egg art supply scholarships. Joan Huff Community Education Scholarship Provides funds and/or supplies to offset the cost of materials used to teach community-based egg art classes. Apply Here for the 2026 Scholarship Awards Date Dzień Miesiąc Rok * First name * Last name * Email * Phone Multi-line address * Kraj/region * Adres * Drugi wiersz adresu * Miejscowość * Kod pocztowy What are you interested in? Cash Scholarship Egg Art Supplies Cash and Supplies How did you hear about us? Friends Social Media Other * Tell us about yourself... * Name of Class * Name of show or organization where the class will be held. * Date of Class Dzień Miesiąc Rok Multi-line address * Kraj/region * Adres * Miejscowość * Kod pocztowy * Cost of Class * Level of Class (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or All) * Number of Participants Other Information regarding this class. For example, types of supplies or supplies needed * File upload Photo of Front of Egg * File upload Photo of Back of Egg * I understand that if the class is cancelled, I will return all money and supplies within 5 days * I understand that I am not guaranteed a scholarship or supplies. * I will display Egg Art International Information, including the web address, during my class for all to see. Apply Now