Friends of the Library meeting & Psyanky Egg presentation

Gayle McGuirk is particular about her eggs.  She prefers them farm-fresh and light-to-medium brown, and gets especially excited when she can find duck or guinea eggs. Rather than eating them, though, McGuirk carefully selects the perfect eggs to turn into works of art.  McGuirk will share the process and history of Psyanky Eggs at the upcoming Friends of the Winfield Public Library meeting.  All are welcome to join this free presentation on Monday, August 8^th at 7:00pm.  Friends meetings are open to the public and held in the WPL Community Room. 

Winfield resident McGuirk has been creating Psyanky egg art for four years, after taking a class at Carriage House Gallery in Newton.  The process involves creating designs with hot wax and dipping the eggs in dye to create layers of color and patterns.  Once she is happy with the egg’s design, McGuirk gently cleans off the excess wax and applies a clear varnish. 

At the August 8^th Friends meeting, McGuirk will have examples of her Psyanky Eggs on display.  She also has eggs for sale at Walnut Valley Books, 228 W 19^th in Winfield.

The Friends of the Winfield Public Library supports activities such as the Summer Reading Program and the Discovery exhibits. For those who believe in literacy programs, love the library and wish to support strong community, membership in The Friends is a great way to show support.