< Back Diane Steinbach Zoom Coordinator Hi! I have been coordinating all the ZOOM meetings for Egg Art International. I also am the editor for "Beyond the Hatchery".

Free eggshell art patterns and designs for all to enjoy. Check back as we are adding new designs to our growing library! You need to become a member to access more patterns, so join now! It's free! Free Patterns & Designs Click on the picture to go directly to the document. If you want access to hundreds of free patterns become a member. If you have a special design that you would like to donate, please contact us . Rhomus Stripes by Helmut Meister Windmill Division Tutorial By Susan Jones Sand Painting Tutorial by Jean Jensen Pysanky Pattern-Surfin'Safari by Susan Jones Pysanky Poppy Tutorial Beginner tutorial by Mia Morsack Sohn "Pattern Design" Book "Pattern Design". This is an unbelievable 358-page pattern book by Lewis Day from 1933. *** First 6 pages are blank on download. A Touch of Spring Faberge Style pattern by Joan Huff 1987 Delta Rose Pattern Faberge Style pattern by B. Rich Variation on 40 triangles Pysanky instruction document by Jennifer E Kwong Lacy Butterfly- NEW Pattern by Joan Huff "Briar Rose" Relief carving by Lorna Winchy Beginner relief carving pattern and instruction. Angel Fish Emu Carving by Lorna Winch Step by Step process to carve this angel fish "Spring Bouquet" by Linda Martin Learn embroidery techniques for making this pretty egg Pink Pearls ornament Beginner ornament by Dani Fausek Cotton Candy Carousel Advanced mechanical design by Susan Byrd "Under the Sea" Advanced pattern by unknown artist. Turkish Lamp Egg Susan Jones Christmas Greetings Pattern by Linda Martin Double Deckers Trypillian An amalgam of Trypillian designs by Susan Jones Crossed Woven Bands Ikuko Sekine design, Susan Jones author of handout Soap Dispenser A carved ostrich egg pattern to make a soap dispenser by Maureen Williams Pysanky Pinwheel Pattern How to make a pinwheel pattern. Russian Nesting Dolls Pattern by Linda Martin "Heart Eggs" Heart shaped egg pattern by Maureen Williams "Time Out For Dancing" A pattern for using foil prints from Aussie Eggshell Carvers "On Gossamer Wings" Pattern by Joan Huff for the more advanced artist. "Spring Basket" "Spring Basket" pattern by Joan Huff. Double Triqueta Prequel Ikuko Sekine, handout by Susan Jones Double Triqueta Ikuko Sekine, handout by Susan Jones Folkart Eggs- Straw Applique Learn how to make straw applique eggs. This technique is the 4th oldest known method of folk art eggery. Folkart Eggs- Czechoslovak Kraslice Scratch-Carve Scratched "Kraslice" is the third oldest of the ancient folk art methods of egg art. Learn this interesting technique. Folkart Eggs-"Slovak Folk Painting" Read about Slovak Folk Painting. Folkart Eggs- "Moravian Eggs" Learn about this technique which is one of the forerunners of Pysanky. Butterflies are Free Advanced Pattern by Sally LeVan called "Butterflies are Free". Learn how to make doors of egg open with a pully type mechanism. "St. Nicolas" How to lengthen an egg so a figurine will fit. This intermediate pattern by Sally LeVan demonstrates the technique in "St. Nicolas". "Bleeding Heart" Advanced pattern by Joan Huff. "Fantasia" Advanced pattern from Joan Huff. Folkart Eggs "Waxed Meditation Egg" Learn about waxed meditation eggs. Folkart Eggs "Hungarian Eggs" Learn how to make Hungarian folkart eggs. Folkart Eggs "Ruben Gallegos" Learn about how to make these eggs

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Gold Award < Back John Drlik-Mead March 19, 2024 Gold Award CATEGORY: Carved PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich Authentic Ostrich Egg, with an original abstract spiral cut design, showcasing the intricately carved Giraffe Stippled Lattice design. The egg top and bottom are accented with a circular area that is stippled. A portion of the spiral cutout is stippled and mounted to the egg design bottom, appearing to seemingly float in supporting the egg. The egg is supported by a smokey translucent Flame-Glass cylinder and Mounted to a 4”x4”x2” Black Onyx Marble base. The egg was finished with 3 coats of Shop-Line 2x matte automobile clear coat finish. Due to the dark base & glass cylinder color, a neutral background color was used in the pictures to profile the art piece detail in its entirety. I used the SCM 400XS High Speed carver, with a variety of burrs, (surgical fissure, and other carbide burrs, diamond burrs). Previous Next

Bronze Award < Back Noreen Stewart April 4, 2024 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Diorama PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich This is a simple opening cut ostrich egg, done in diorama with lighting. Simple wave cut, painted, and corded. The oval base is topped with beach sand with pieces of burl wood and coral with two white seals, and resurfaced nautical findings. The interior is in miniature scale with all pieces being handmade, including paper lighthouse that is lighted, boat, shore, rocks, plants and flowers, steps, and water, etc. The lighthouse is a class earlier taught by Texas egger, Diane Angle. Interior is painted. The back image is a foil print that was applied and corded. The egg in hinged in the back to conceal the battery workings. The interior back is lined with a self-printed fabric or rocks. Previous Next

< Back Ingrid Wiese EAI Representative for Germany In 1995, in connection with my company, I founded the Thükop e.V. association (cooperation partner for the development of network structures in rural Thuringia). Here we took in people who for some reason needed help. With our projects we gave a task and promoted the self-confidence of the members. Our main project is the “Osterpfad – Vogtland” project. Together with 10 other places from our Vogtland, we designed Easter decorations and exhibitions that began a week before Easter and ended a week after Easter. In 2010, the name "Osterpfad - Vogtland" was decided with all member places from our region "Vogtland" and the cultivation of Easter customs intensified. The organization office of the Easter Path is in Berga/Elster, the main location of the Easter Path - Vogtland. At 6 exhibition locations in our small town you can admire many themes in the Easter garden of our association, in the local museum, in the church, in the park in front of the town hall, the decorated town hall and a large Easter exhibition in the clubhouse. The most beautiful hand-painted natural eggs from all of the locations on the Easter trail, and in particular the Christian Easter story, are presented. A bazaar including Easter café and cultural program with the clubs of our city delight many visitors every year. A total of around 50,000 hand-painted natural and artificial eggs can be admired in our city. For 2 years we have been offering small courses with music and café in our show workshop for children, adults and disabled people. We have a small music group in the club. The member locations of the Osterpfad – Vogtland meet twice a year to clarify the content of their exhibitions and organizational issues. The special features of the member locations are integrated into the respective locations. Our program is shown on our website www.osterpfad-vogtland.de , as well as a video showing all the Easter Path locations. We will soon start an advertising campaign with our book "Easter Path - Vogtland - Spring Awakening in the Beautiful Vogtland". We are happy to answer questions and registrations via our mail: info@osterpfad-vogtland.de

There are now three international magazines for egg art/egg decorating/eggery enthusiasts. "Amazing Eggs of ......", "The Art of the Egg Shell" and "Beyond the Hatchery". Current Egg Art Magazines in Print Three amazing magazines are now available worldwide. All may be ordered as full color hard copies or PDF downloads. Just Click on the Photo or Name! Amazing Eggs Magazine Egg Art International is proud to present our annual fundraising magazine. Meet the artists and see their beautiful egg art in this 48-page full color magazine. These artists were selected from our Facebook group Egg Art International Gallery by winning our monthly "Eggs of the Month" contest. Egg Art International's mission is to promote all styles of egg artistry throughout the world and to raise the standards of the art form, encouraging artists to achieve their full potential. Through education, exhibitions and sharing information, we aim to increase public awareness of egg art and the artists involved. All proceeds from the sale of this magazine will be used solely to achieve these goals, so information remains available to everyone. Order PDF Now Order PDF Now Order PDF Now The Art of the Egg Shell The Art of the Egg Shell Magazine has everything you need to learn more about egg art or just to keep up to date and inspired with the latest trends. There are regular competitions and information is included about upcoming events. We always look at specific marking techniques, other areas of work which can inspire our egg art and anything which we think will be of interest. The Magazine is available by download or print. The Ten-Year retrospective is a 32-page FREE download ! Beyond the Hatchery Beyond the Hatchery : A Lifestyle Magazine for Egg Artists. It is new quarterly magazine for Egg Artists. You can subscribe to get quarterly news and entertainment from the egg artist community. Get a fresh look at a historic craft. Features include: The Roost: Studio Tours Innovators: New techniques Outside the Coop: Explore egg artists other creative Endeavors… The STASH: Business Advice and news Patterns for all Levels and more!

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

< Back Kyung ah Kim EAI Representative for S. Korea Hi, I'm Kyung ah Kim. I live in Korea.. I started doing egg art in 1999.I taught egg art to many people until recently. There was also pride in being the master of IEAG. I hope the new group will guide egg art practitioners down the road of great hope. Kyung-ah Kim resume: Graduated with BA in Arts at Pusan National University, Korea ︎2004-2006 Achieved IEAG Novice in 3 fields and Intermediate in 2 fields ︎2006 Achieved IEAG Filigree Master ︎2003, 2005 The 3rd and 4th Korea Egg Art Association Exhibition at Sejong Center Gwanghwamun Gallery ︎2004-2005 Egg Art Training at “Trims II" in Phoenix, USA ︎2006 Exhibition “Happy Egg Art” at Gallery La Mer ︎2009 held a special guest Exhibition in Dubai (invite by the Dubai government) ︎2010 Exhibition “G20 Summit Commemorative Egg Art”, sponsored by Hyundai Department Store ︎2013 Exhibition “Kyung's Egg Art World” at Seongnam Art Center Main Exhibition Hall ︎2017 The first private exhibition at People's Daily Exhibition Hall ︎2020 Exhibition “Kyung's Eggart Family" at Gallery La Mer ︎Participated in about 20 group competitions ︎Led 3 seminars in the US and taught 4 courses in Korea ︎Appeared in about 10 broadcasts, newspapers, etc. Awards ︎2006 California Egg Artistly Competition hosted by IEAG - 2nd place prize in 3 categories ︎2008 Seongnam Moran Art Contest - Bronze ︎2008, Cheongju Craft & Culture Products Competition ︎2009 California Egg Artistly Competition - Best show award, 1st place prize, 2nd place prize Book ︎2013 “Kyung's Egg Art World”

Silver Award < Back Yuliya Goloida January 25, 2025 Silver Award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This pysanka is a diasporan pysanka, designed and written by myself. The imagery is deeply personal and references meaningful and traditional objects from my Ukrainian wedding ceremony. The centre band down the middle of the egg features the pattern from the “rushnyk” or embroidered tapestry that was used during the ceremony and placed under the “Korovai” or wedding bread. The band on the pysanka features yellow flowers and intricate details of crosses and dots to represent the embroidery seen on the rushnyk. The front face of the egg includes the Korovai itself with the same intricate details as on my real Korovai such as grapes, two doves, wheat, rings, flowers, and berries. These traditional symbols on the Korovai represent wishes for the newlyweds: grapes=to be fertile and plentiful; wheat =prosperity and bounty; the rings= eternal union and the joining of two souls, doves= represent the newlywed couple; the flowers= beauty and happiness in life. The reverse face of the egg includes my wedding bouquet. A large and bountiful assortment of colourful flowers such as peonies, anemones, delphinium, dahlias and tiny chamomile of miniature daisy with a red ribbon tying it all together. Some special techniques employed in this pysanka design include spot dying to try and capture the depth of the floral bouquet with different botanical tones. There is also a gradient dying technique used to highlight and emphasize the bouquet with a saturated blue edge that also brings contrast to the decorative border. Previous Next

Silver Award < Back Karon Hanlon March 5, 2024 Silver Award CATEGORY: Pysanky/Batik PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This egg was done for "Pysanky for Ukraine" day, so some of its symbols were particularly chosen to represent Ukraine. It has an intricate band running halfway across the top and bottom of the egg in two directions, each ending in a fan of prayer shawls depicting wheat (Ukraine's primary export and a symbol of prosperity and hope for a good harvest). The band has the 8-pointed star with a "jewel" inside representing Christ as the treasure of Ukrainian culture. Beside the fans are pussy willows, done in great detail. These represent Palm Sunday, and are meant to show the passion (suffering) through which Ukraine is passing, and the hope of resurrection after the passion. The egg was mainly done using traditional pysanky techniques, but additional techniques were employed. There is some etching, so that the primary lines are somewhat raised. Some shading was used, particularly on the "jewels". The pussy willows were first done in grey, and then scratched at the top of each one to make them appear fuzzy and to make them grey at the bottom and white nearer to top. Previous Next

Silver Award < Back Yuliya Goiloda February 9, 2025 Silver Award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This is an original pysanka design that I created with inspiration from the Ukrainian song “Ой у Лузі” by Андрій Хливнюк, Kiyany —written in response to the war in Ukraine which sings about red kalyna and that Ukraine will not be defeated and we will lift her up again—triumphantly. This pysanka was written for Ukrainian newcomer to Canada, and gifted during the Christmas season, to give this person a reminder of home (sadly being heavily bombed at the time); while also a wish for Ukraine to be free and peaceful again. This pysanka was created on an emptied goose egg, using the traditional pysanka writing method. Materials used: beeswax, candle heated kistky of various sizes, and various pysanky dyes. I would like to note that a gradient technique was used on the kalyna leaves to bring a little more depth and depict the multicoloured nature of leaves when sun rays pass through the canopy of trees. I feel this also gives the design a unique and interesting look. Please also note that this pysanka was glazed prior to photography and thus has some glare. This diasporan pysanka is a mix between artistic style and traditional pysanka design. There are two bands on this pysanka; one which depicts the 8-pointed stars surrounded by nets, and the second band a rose and half-flower pattern surrounded by a dotted line. These two bands divide 4 panels of red kalyna berries and their leaves on a black background. The traditional 8-pointed stars (seen in an alternating yellow and blue pattern-chosen as the colours of the Ukrainian flag) also referred in traditional pysankarstvo symbolism as the “sun and stars motif”. This is among the more recognizable symbols in pysanky and represents life, fortune and growth. The nets surrounding these stars, represent Christ and the reference of “fishers of the people”. Other recognized symbolism of the net: it is thought to represent a talisman for capturing and repelling evil. Some say that it represents spider webs, which were traditionally thought to be stewards of nature/God who protected the home and trapped evil spirits in their webs/nets. (Source pysanky.info ) The second band, made up of the rose (8 diamond star); represents love and caring. The additional half flowers that border these roses represent the rebirth of nature after winter; another wish for Ukraine to be reborn from winter and war on its soil. The 4 panels depicting kalyna: The kalyna was chosen through inspiration from the aforementioned Ukrainian ballad. Kalyna has always been a symbol in Ukrainian life, poetry, art, literature, embroidery and pysankarstvo. “The kalyna is a national symbol of Ukraine. It's associated with beauty, love, and resilience. Ukrainians believe that planting a kalyna outside their home brings good fortune and health. The red berries of the kalyna are also a symbol of Ukrainian independence and nationhood . Just like Kozaks always seemed to find consolation in their ‘loyal horse’, Ukrainian women always turned to the kalyna tree in times of sorrow, grief or suffering. In Ukrainian songs and poems, kalyna trees were often the meeting place for dates and romantic reunions. Kalyna is also known as a symbol of eternal memory of the deceased. If there was ever a grave by the road or in the field, local girls felt obliged to plant kalyna trees around it. Such kalyna groves were considered sacred. It was forbidden to graze cattle, cut down bushes nearby. The desecration of a kalyna tree would automatically bring shame and disdain upon those who did so. In general, kalyna, planted on a grave was a symbol of love – conjugal, as well as brotherly, sisterly, parental etc. “ - Info source: www.kozatstvo.net.ua All of these symbols were considered in the creation of this pysanka design and used to create a wish, a prayer, and a gift for this Ukrainian who has been displaced from their home because of war. A wish for them, as well as their homeland of Ukraine, to have a long life, to be fortunate, and wealthy. For the nets to protect them from evil. The flowers, a wish for beauty, rebirth and health of a nation. The kalyna, the deepest symbol of them all—for Ukraine to rise again; while also recognizing the immense bloodshed and grief that we as a people and nation have had to weather for so many days, weeks, months, and years. The black background of the kalyna was not only chosen to let the bright red berries shine, but also an homage to the rich black soil of Ukraine. This black soil or “чорнозем”, has also given Ukraine the nickname “bread basket of Europe” for all of the grain and agricultural exports it provides to the world—the same soil which is seeing Ukrainian blood spilled on it each and every day. This pysanka is a wish for a better future for Ukraine, its people, and the world—while also recognizing the immense grief that has been experienced since the war began in February 2022. Colours of dyes and their meaning: Red: Perhaps the first recorded color, red initially symbolized blood. It often appears on pysanky with nocturnal and heavenly symbols. Over time, it acquired a positive connotation and began to represent love and joy, as well as marriage. It is associated with the sun. Yellow: Symbolized the moon and the stars and, in farming, the harvest. Blue: Represented the sky or air, and good health Green: Represented spring, the resurrection of nature, and the riches of vegetation. Orange: We cannot assign meaning to the color orange, as the color wasn’t recognized by premodern Ukrainians. They called it “hot yellow.” Black: Particularly sacred in the color spectrum. It is associated with belonging to the “other world,” but not in the negative sense. White: purity; with black: respect for the souls of the deceased
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