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NewsMarch 19, 2013

The Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Bernard Letassy applies a layer of beeswax to his egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bernard Letassy applies a layer of beeswax to his egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Students watch instructor Barb Duncan apply dye to her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Students watch instructor Barb Duncan apply dye to her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Irina Stallion blows on her egg to help it dry Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Irina Stallion blows on her egg to help it dry Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Bernard Letassy of Poplar Bluff melts the wax off of his dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic.  The evergreen on Letassy's egg is a symbol of strength and boldness and the green is a symbol of hope. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bernard Letassy of Poplar Bluff melts the wax off of his dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The evergreen on Letassy's egg is a symbol of strength and boldness and the green is a symbol of hope. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
An egg in progress Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com An egg in progress Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dodie Eisenhauer, left, Jenny Turner, and Bernard Letassy work on their egg masterpieces Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dodie Eisenhauer, left, Jenny Turner, and Bernard Letassy work on their egg masterpieces Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Ome Hayward decorates her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ome Hayward decorates her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dodie Eisenhauer applies a layer of beeswax over the dye on her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The flower is symbolic of love and wisdom, and the yellow is symbolic of recognition and reward. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dodie Eisenhauer applies a layer of beeswax over the dye on her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The flower is symbolic of love and wisdom, and the yellow is symbolic of recognition and reward. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dodie Eisenhauer, left, and Jenny Turner apply dye to their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dodie Eisenhauer, left, and Jenny Turner apply dye to their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Irina Stallion, left, and Judy Holcomb decorate their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Irina Stallion, left, and Judy Holcomb decorate their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Irina Crader melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Irina Crader melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Instructor Barb Duncan smiles for the camera while giving Bernard Letassy egg decorating tips Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Instructor Barb Duncan smiles for the camera while giving Bernard Letassy egg decorating tips Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Ome Hayward melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The butterfly on Hayward's egg is a symbol of beauty and the pink represents success and yellow represents recognition and reward. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ome Hayward melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The butterfly on Hayward's egg is a symbol of beauty and the pink represents success and yellow represents recognition and reward. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Bernard Letassy applies a layer of beeswax to his egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bernard Letassy applies a layer of beeswax to his egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Millie Davidson shows off her finished egg to instructor Barb Duncan Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Millie Davidson shows off her finished egg to instructor Barb Duncan Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Tools used in the creation of Ukrainian egg art rest on the table Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tools used in the creation of Ukrainian egg art rest on the table Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Judy Holcomb has a laugh while gluing her broken egg back together Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Judy Holcomb has a laugh while gluing her broken egg back together Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Finished Ukrainian egg art on display Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Finished Ukrainian egg art on display Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Tamara West melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tamara West melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Bernard Letassy watches instructor Barb Duncan apply dye to her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bernard Letassy watches instructor Barb Duncan apply dye to her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Betty Kobak, front, and Tamara West apply beeswax over the dye on their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Betty Kobak, front, and Tamara West apply beeswax over the dye on their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dodie Eisenhauer dunks her egg in dye Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dodie Eisenhauer dunks her egg in dye Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Bernard Letassy watches instructor Barb Duncan apply dye to her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bernard Letassy watches instructor Barb Duncan apply dye to her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Judy Holcomb decorates her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Judy Holcomb decorates her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Jenny Turner melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jenny Turner melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Gail Crader, left, and Judy Holcomb apply dye to their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Gail Crader, left, and Judy Holcomb apply dye to their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dodie Eisenhauer applies a layer of beeswax over the dye on her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The flower is symbolic of love and wisdom, and the yellow is symbolic of recognition and reward. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dodie Eisenhauer applies a layer of beeswax over the dye on her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. In Pysanky, Ukrainian egg art, each color and design is symbolic. The flower is symbolic of love and wisdom, and the yellow is symbolic of recognition and reward. Instructor Barb Duncan has teaching people of all ages the art of Pysanky for 16 years.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Gail Crader melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Gail Crader melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dodie Eisenhauer has a laugh as she and Jenny Turner work on their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dodie Eisenhauer has a laugh as she and Jenny Turner work on their eggs Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Millie Davidson melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Millie Davidson melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Finished Ukrainian egg art on display Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Finished Ukrainian egg art on display Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A student applies dye to their egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Irina Stallion melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Irina Stallion melts the beeswax off of her dyed egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A finished egg takes shelter in a cup Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Lisa Kobak decorates her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lisa Kobak decorates her egg Tuesday, March 19, 2013 during the Wonderful World of Pysanky workshop at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
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