December Events

Thanks to everyone who came out for the XXL exhibit opening, the Thanksgiving weekend trunk show, and the reception for Joe Galiette's show. You have helped to fill the space with warmth, stimulating conversation, laughter, and music at these happenings. It's always a pleasure to have your company at our special events or when you drop in during the week. We look forward to seeing more of you during this busy season and into the new year.

*Special events at Pia Sjölin Design this month*

*Friday, December 11 through Sunday December 13
Jan Marek Raczkowski in residence at the gallery, with his hand-spun and -dyed yarns — and the hand-knitted garments made from them.
*The yarns and shawls, scarves, sweaters, and coats are the culmination of Jan's 25 years as a fiber artist. In either subtle or vibrant colorways, the yarns combine hues masterfully. In the finished garments, the play of color beguiles the eye. *

Sunday, December 13, 5 to 8 pm*
Celebrate St. Lucia Day, the traditional Swedish wintry feast day
Look for Lucia's arrival at about 6 pm
Share saffron buns, pepparkakor (gingersnaps), and glögg with Pia and
friends.

Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 20
*Jan Marek Raczkowski returns *with his hand-spun and -dyed yarns and hand-knitted garments.

*Thursday mornings through December 17*
Bring your own mat for Gentle Yoga with Leslie Gordon Thursdays 9–10 am
Thursdays December 3, 10, 17
$10 per class, drop in

In the gallery through December 31
XXL, a group show of larger-than-life works in many media by more than two dozen artists, from Gilmor Glass's oversized green apple to large-format abstract paintings by Zbigniew Grzyb with commanding presence to Donna Forma's super-sized velvety brown interlocking puzzle of a waist-high wooden sculpture to Susan Bradley's fiber-art installation inspired by a wild beehive that comes complete with bumblebee yellow footprints on the floor that gallery visitors can follow to mimic the honey bee's dance.

FusionArtPhoto, mysteriously merged photographic images by Joe Galiette, in the Spotlight gallery niche

For more information about exhibits or events, call 860 693-4454.

About Us
Pia Sjölin Design is equal parts showroom for Swedish textile and glass designer Pia Sjölin and gallery for the work of other outstanding artists and artisans of the area. A large open space with a lofty 22-foot ceiling, the gallery displays work in fiber, glass, ceramic, and wood, as well as paintings and works on paper.

Hours at the showroom & gallery this season
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday-Friday 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday noon to 5 pm
Other hours by appointment

During special events, hours are extended till the end of the special event

Contact info
Pia Sjölin Design, llc
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike (Rt. 44), Suite 209, Canton CT 06019
860 693-4454
e-mail: pia@pia-us.com
web: pia-us.com
blog: piasjolindesign.blogspot.com