How to Learn More About Egg Art

Egg decorating has been around for centuries, and many of those early techniques and traditions are continued today by artists around the world. There are many different forms of Egg Art to collect, explore and enjoy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer
• Car
• Time
• Desire to learn and experience

1. Visit the International Egg Art Guild (IEAG) website – link below. About twenty-five years ago Kit Stansbury put the wheels in motion to form what was to become the International Egg Art Guild. In the early '70s, Kit was always talking and writing about the formation of an organization made up exclusively of egg artists. She wanted everyone involved with egg artistry to have access to the organization -- where artists could discuss, share and exchange ideas, and promote egg decorating as an art form. By the year 2000, they had grown to over 2000 members world-wide. The Guild has published three volumes of Hints & Tips; created colorful keepsake calendars and established a Masters Program to help anyone wishing to improve their artistry and technique.
2. Rockford Illinois Egg Art Show, March 2004 Visit a show. All around the world, egg artists and suppliers gather, holding classes and displaying their individual art to any who wish to see. The International Egg Art Guild (IEAG) website has a list of the shows held each year. There is no better place to experience all the various types of Egg Art than at one of these shows. Suppliers are available as well, providing a hands-on opportunity for visitors to purchase kits, miniatures, eggs and tools.
3. Attend a club meeting. A local egg club or guild can be a great source of information about our art form. Club members may be able to direct you to shops in the area or local shows which display and/or sell decorated eggs. A local club is also the best way to get to meet local artists and see their work. In many cases a local club will be the only way to find teachers, supplies, or people to work with in your area. The IEAG website also has a partial listing of local clubs searchable by country and state.
4. Lake Country Art & Craft Fair, July 2002 Visit a local art/craft shows. Many Egg Artists display and sell their work at local art shows and shops. This is a great way to meet someone in the area and get more information
5. Search the web. A search on the words Egg Art on Google recently pulled up over 72,000 hits. Searching on the words Pysanky (a wax resist method), Carl Fabergè, Ostridge Eggs, Emu Eggs, Rhea Eggs, Carved eggs, etc will also bring up lists of suppliers, artists from around the world, and general information.
6. Contact a supplier. Many suppliers are also instructors and sell kits for creating a variety of egg art from beginner level to expert.