Jenny Santa Maria is a multifaceted talent as a teaching artist, art coach, and exhibiting artist  from Farmingdale, NJ. She has created countless beautiful eggs over the years, many of which  have been featured in notable publications, including the Wall Street Journal. She refers to her  work as batik eggs, though the process is rooted in the traditional art of pysanky. Her work blends a modern aesthetic with personal symbolism, pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques.  While associated with spring, Jenny designs eggs year-round using eggs from her free-range hens  and beeswax from her own hives.  

Jenny has been teaching pysanky for many years in diverse settings, including museums,  galleries, libraries, and artist retreats throughout New England. Her enthusiasm for teaching is  matched by her passion for exploring new techniques within this medium. While eggs themselves  are ephemeral, she believes that the true art lies in sharing the process, preserving this folk  tradition, and empowering others to recognize their own creative potential. 

These carefully designed workshops foster a sense of shared humanity, encouraging  participants to celebrate their cultural heritage while engaging in the creative process. The  connections forged through this shared experience are among the greatest gifts that this precious  art practice can offer. This meaningful and inclusive environment is a key reason why participants  consistently leave her workshops with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art, the  culture, the history, and themselves.