Sign up your elder ones (ages 6–12) for a special egg decoration workshop (11 am–12 pm OR 12:30 pm–1:30 pm). The workshop will utilize folk artisan skills on various materials under the direction of Dagmar Hermi Benešová and Anna Koplíková, folk artists from the Moravian Region of Czechia. Children under 6 years old may decorate eggs at a come and go pace (11 am – 1:30 pm). The Easter egg hunt for ages 1-10 only will be held in the Embassy’s spacious garden at 12 pm.

To round out the transatlantic Easter traditions, live bunnies from the non-profit organization, Friends of Rabbits, will be on hand for cuddles and selfies.

SCHEDULE:

11:00am–12:00pm
Workshop I. (ages 6-12): Traditional Egg Decorating
Children (ages 5 and under) can decorate eggs at a separate table

12:00-12:30pm
Easter Egg Hunt (ages 1-10)

12:30–1:30 pm
Workshop II. (ages 6-12): Traditional Egg Decorating
Children (ages 5 and under) can decorate eggs at a separate table

Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by April 8, 2025, to czechembassypr@gmail.com

Please specify name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren).

Please indicate which workshop your child would like to register for.

Space is limited. | Admission is free; however, each child must be confirmed to enter.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring your own basket and at least 3 white hard boiled eggs for decorating!

This is a rain or shine event!

About the Folk Artists
Dagmar Hermi Benešová is the founder of Folk ART Academy in Břeclav, Czech Republic. She is passionate about Czech traditional folk art, intricate Moravian ornamental patterns and designs, the UNESCO recognized blueprint dyeing technique, music, costumes, folklore, and traditions. She strives to pass them on with love to the next generations through courses, exhibits, and workshops. In the past, she led Easter workshops at the Czech Embassy with her mentor and highly celebrated folk artist, Mařenka Švirgová.

Anna Koplíková, hailing from the village of Moravská Nová Ves in the Czech Republic, has a passion for folk art and handcrafts. Over the last decade, she has focused on decorative and ornamental painting of patterns, mainly floral and specifically on the traditional ornaments of Podluží, on ceramics, glass, textiles and even Christmas decorations. She also paints ribbons and bows for Czech folk costumes. She graduated from Brno University of Technology with a focus on construction. Please follow her work on Instagram at Annafolk.cz.

Embassy Policy: The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises.

No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.