Indiana Art Association
Located in the Artists Hand Gallery at: 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana PA 15701
Mailing Address: PO Box 448 Indiana, PA 15701 indianaartassociation.president@gmail.com
Pysanky Christmas Egg Ornament Workshop
Instructor: Sharon Stoika-Smay
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10:00am-3:00pm
Lunch 12:00-1:00
The Artist Hand Gallery
732 Philadelphia St, Indiana PA
Sharon Stoika-Smay is going to help ring in the Christmas holiday season with another special Pysanky Egg class!
You will create a beautiful “Christmas Pysanky Egg Ornament” to keep as a treasure for yourself or give as an exceptional gift.
Sharon’s journey with Pysanky began in 2011, when her sister and she signed up for lessons at an Orthodox Church in Conemaugh. Since their ethnic background is Eastern European, it was an art form that always interested her. She was then hooked!
She is passionate about preserving and promoting the history and traditions associated with Pysanky that have existed for many hundreds of years.
Although there are more modern approaches, she teaches the traditional method using a candle, beeswax, and an instrument called a kistka. There are different types of Pysanky, but she teaches the wax resist method where the design is written in wax, then she immerses them in specialized dyes until it is completed. The wax is finally removed to reveal the design. These real eggs are emptied and sealed, and will keep for many many years.
She looks forward to sharing the tradition of Pysanky, introducing you to the process that preserves and showcases this beautiful ancient art form
All supplies are provided by Sharon.
The cost for this all day Saturday class is $50 for IAA members and $65 for non-members. The deadline to sign-up is November 13, 2026. No refunds will be offered after this date. This is a sought-after class and limited space is available, so sign-up early to reserve your spot! Any age over 10 is welcomed, but under 16 needs to have an adult accompany them.
Palette Knives Out!-The Creative Sequel
Instructor: Sharon Boykiw
Saturday, October 24th
10:00am to 3:00pm
Lunch 12:00-1:00
The Artist Hand Gallery
732 Philadelphia St, Indiana PA
Explore a different and fun way to paint!
This workshop is for beginners and the more experienced painters alike, or anyone who’s ever been curious about what to do with and how to handle that little instrument. Working with a palette knife, a clumsy instrument compared to a pencil, can help you to be more free and expressive in your paintings….even if you use a brush.
Participants will practice and experiment with using a palette knife as a painting knife. Subject matter will include a landscape and a still life. The workshop will be conducted in oil paint, preferred, but participants may use acrylic paints.
The cost of this workshop is $50 for IAA members and $65 for non members. The deadline to sign up is October 12th. No refunds are issued after this date. There is a maximum for this class, so reserve your seat early.
IAA Open Arts Registration Now Open!
It's that time of the year! Registration is now open for our Open Arts exhibition at the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County. Open to members (with up-to-date membership) and non-members alike. Take advantage of our Early Bird registration for a $5 discount!
Drop off: Friday, Nov 6, 11:00-1:00
Reception: Friday, November 13, 6-8 PM
Pick up: Friday, January 9, 11-1
Enter up to 2 artworks - $25 Early Bird or $30 at the door
IAA BOARD OFFICERS:
President: Faye Kershishnik/ Dayas Silvis
IndianaArtAssociation.President@gmail.com
Vice President:
Secretary: Cindi Kordell
Treasurer: Dayas Silvis
CHAIRPERSONS:
Membership: Pam Sagely
Programs & Classes: Faye Kershisnik
History:
Scholarship:
Newsletter: Dayas Silvis
Membership: Jon Cooper
Exhibits: Sharon Boykiw
Youth & Education: Trish Dodson
Website: Beth Wheeler
Nominating: Angela Pinizzotto
Finance: Dayas Silvis
PR: Courtney Crow
Member at Large:
William Double
Galleries
View Our Work
The Artists Hand:
Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 9AM to 5PM
Indiana Free Library
845 Philadelphia Street
If you would like to exhibit your work, please contact the Exhibits Chair Person.
About Us
The Indiana Art Association was conceived to share the love of art and encourage and nurture growth together with other artists.
Our Mission:
The purpose of the organization is to promote interest, appreciation and participation in the arts. We aim to stimulate the artistic growth and development of our members as individual artists through encouragement, education, exhibition of work and exchange of ideas. It is our desire to motivate public interest in the arts and function as aesthetically wise consumers and citizens ourselves.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
-Antoine De Saint-Exupery
