MASTERS PROGRAM
			The Masters Program Packet is FREE to download from this site! Click on the PDF icon below. Masters Packet
		The Pysanky Category has been revised and renamed to Batik Folk Art. Click on the Program Changes link above to see the rationale plus comments from our first Pysanky Master. The Masters Program Packet download above includes the revised Batik Category and new Score Sheet.

It is the aim of the Master's Program to further the art of egg decorating and to help all egg artists to develop to their fullest potential. It is designed to uplift the technical and artistic level of IEAG members by designing an egg in a specific category and having it judged against standards established for that category. The Master's Program is available to all members who are interested in a progressive certification of their egg art expertise. It is strictly a learning tool to help us achieve excellence in the art. Since any true art form needs to be certified, as evidenced by other art forms and their guilds, the Master's Program will be governed by the Executive Board of the IEAG.

The Guild's Master's Program is completely separate from any contest conducted at an egg show. Master's Program judging times and locations will be published in the International Egg Art Guild Newsletter and on this web site.

The categories are designed to allow the artist to have control over design and creativity. The artist is required to meet certain criteria within each category. The standards have been established specifically for the Program itself.

Certification levels are as follows:

• Novice
• Intermediate
• Master
• Master of Egg Art (after attaining a Master level in at least four categories)
• Grand Master (after attaining a Master level in all categories)

The IEAG is proud to announce that the first title of Grand Master has been awarded to Pat Harding, who has achieved a Masters Certificate in all nine categories. To see her biography and pictures of all of her Masters eggs, click on the Masters of Egg Art button above and then the First Grand Master button.

Judging is available in the following categories (click on the category to see the requirements and judging criteria):

• Beaded and Jeweled
• Decoupage
• Diorama
• Filigree
• Hand Painted
• Batik Folk Art (Pysanky)     Note:  Revised Oct 2005. This supersedes the Masters Packet Pysanky Category.
• Relief
  • Paper tole
  • Bas-relief/repousse
• Scratch-Carved
• Sculptured or Engraved

The Masters Packet is available as a free download from this page (click on the PDF icon above) or the Packet can be obtained by mail from the IEAG for a fee.

The Masters Program is available to active members of the IEAG only. For entry requirements or further information, click on the mailbox below to send an e-mail to the Master's Program Coordinator.

Masters Program Representatives

New reps have not yet been appointed.

The Masters Program Representatives will assist the Masters Program Chair
in conducting Masters Program judging around the country.

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This page last updated:   February 22, 2008