Easter Chemistry

Celebrate Easter with Latimer House! In the Easter Holiday, the egg symbolizes the earth and celebrates the arrival of spring. This year join us from home as we use chemistry to decorate easter eggs using items you can find in your kitchen. Participants will learn three creative techniques to dye easter eggs.

Please have the following materials available:

• Hard-boiled eggs (preferably white)
• Food coloring (liquid)
• Vinegar
• Baking soda
• Paintbrushes
• A few cups
• Big lipped plate or bowl or shallow dish
• A cup of water
• Tall glass or mason jar
• Vinegar
• A cup of rice
• A resealable bag (Ziplock)
• Food coloring (liquid)
• shaving cream
• pencil or skewer
• paper towels
• droppers

Ages 5 and above, Families welcome.

Pay what you wish. Details to join the live workshop will be shared closer to the event date.

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and supported, in part, by Simons Foundation, Con Edison, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.