Or visit Pia Sjolin Design at
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike
Canton, Connecticut
May 16, 2009:
Woodcarving Workshop with David Holzman
Time: 1-4 PM
Fee: $60
David Holzman offers woodcarving workshops that allow first-time carvers and artists a chance to try this ancient art. Using the format of relief carving he teaches the basics of creating decorative plaques, signs and original imagery. By simplifying the process and providing all the tools and materials David will introduce you to woodcarving in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Students are guided from initial drawings to transferring the designs to the carving techniques used to bring the design to life. Every participant goes home with a unique art object and a new appreciation of this artform.
David Holzman has been teaching art since 1980. Currently on the faculty of Simsbury Public Schools and Central Connecticut State University, he has been a practicing artist since the early seventies, specializing in wood carving, sculpture, painting and printmaking. David has conducted woodcarving workshops in a number of different settings such as privately in his own studio, in summer camp programs and in congregations in the area.
May 23, 2009:
Make Your Own Hat with Hat Designer Agneta Persson.
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Fee: $120
During this one-day course in millinery, you will learn the foundations of traditional hat making and create your own, beautiful, personally designed hat, from start to finish. You will learn how to block straws, mix materials, use millinery stitches, ways to pinch, pleat and otherwise manipulate the straw into exiting shapes that will fit your personal style and liking.
We will use the finest parisisal straw capelines, panama and paper straws.
You will finish your hat by using feathers, flowers, beads, pearls and ribbons for decoration.
Agneta Persson Hauser has had her millinery company in New York City, since 1998.
Her hats and accessories have been featured at Bergdorf Goodman and other upscale boutiques in USA and Europe. The use of unusual shapes and sense of whimsy distinguish her designs.
Students should bring a notebook, pencil, hand towel, hair dryer and any objects of desire to embellish their design, for this class.
Pia Sjolin, Agneta Persson, Dana Herbert
May 30, 20091st in a Series of Spinning and Knitting Workshops with Jan Raczkowski
Time: 1-4 PM
Fee: $40 per class or $100 for all three.
Learn basic knitting skills while making a scarf!
June 6th, 2009
Miniature Basket Weaving with Phillip Allen
Time: 1-4 pm
Fee: $50 + $10 for materials.
Learn basic techniques with a variety of materials! Fun for all levels of experience. Beginners welcome!
June 13th, 2009
2nd in series of Spinning and Knitting Workshops with Jan Raczkowski
Time: 1-4 pm
Fee: $40
Learn how to knit a vest! Sample patterns provided.
June 20th, 2009
New featured exhibition:
Midsummer in Canton the Scandinavian Way
Opening Reception 6 pm to 9 pm
June 27th, 2009
3rd in series of Spinning and Knitting workshops with Jan Raczkowski
Time: 1-4 pm
Fee: $40
