Workshop on making Međimurje black pysanky

🥚 Tradition That Connects Us – Međimurje Black Egg Workshop Dubrava Cultural Centre invites you to a traditional cultural event that presents Easter customs through various egg‑decorating workshops, featuring techniques and motifs from Croatian, Slovenian and Ukrainian heritage. Workshop leaders and keepers of intangible cultural heritage will demonstrate distinct traditional ornamentation and time‑honoured methods of writing and colouring Easter eggs. One of the workshops focuses on the Međimurje black Easter egg (“črna pisanica”), known for its deep black background and rich floral motifs, recognised as a valuable element of Croatian traditional heritage. 👩‍🎨 Međimurje Black Easter Egg Workshop Instructor: Vladimira Rodiger Kuretić (Čakovec), a recognised bearer of the Međimurje black egg tradition and experienced workshop leader participants will learn the specific technique used for “črna pisanica” – drawing ornamental patterns and creating the characteristic black surface you’ll also hear the story and symbolism behind this egg and its place in Međimurje Easter customs All materials are provided free of charge, and the programme is held in Croatian.