Music: Dana Pomfret and Dirty Laundry

On Saturday, September 19 we kick off our first double-bill show at Pia's magical gallery in Canton!
Two Bands!
Dana Pomfret, with Stefani Langol, Tim McDonald, Jon Peckman and special guest, Danny Kortchmar and "Dirty Laundry" - Danny Kortchmar, Tim McDonald, Jon Peckman and Ed Corvo (with occasional harmonies from Dana Pomfret and Stefani Langol).

Where:
Pia Sjolin Design -The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT
860.693.4454: Suggested donation $10. If you can't pay it, no worries: come enjoy the music free of charge!
7-11PM

Please BYOB.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dana P.

A Little Background on "Dirty Laundry"
Danny Kortchmar was an integral part of the 70s and 80s music scene. He recorded, toured, wrote with and produced such artists as James Taylor, Carole King, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Jackson Browne. Danny wrote "Dirty Laundry," "Honey Don't Leave LA," "All She Wants To Do Is Dance" and more.
Tim McDonald relocated to CT from California about 9 years ago, and instantly became well-known for his incredible vocals and guitar playing. Featuring a wonderful rhythm section, Jon Peckman on drums and Ed Corvo on bass, this is going to be a great show!

Faux Painting: TOTEM COATINGS Classes, Septemebr 17 and 18

Class Description: Two day class on TOTEM COATINGS® Lime Plasters,
green friendly synthetics

Instructor: Joe Greco

Host: Pia Sjölin Design
110 Albany Turnpike (Rt 44) Suite 209
Canton CT 06019
Phone 860 693-4454

DATE: September 17th and 18th. 2009
Class Hours: 9 to 5

Outline: Student will learn all the fundamentals of Lime Plasters and green friendly synthetic materials.

• Preparation
• History and process of manufacturing
• Uses and advantages over lime
• Mixing color and tools needed
• Uses of Waxes, Lime sealers and Metallic
• Basic application of the following
•
o Marmorino 3 samples
o Stucco Marmo 2 samples
o Cocciopesto 1 sample
o Lime Paint 3 samples
o Velvet Plaster 1 sample
o Stone 2 sample
o VP Antico 1 sample
o Travertino 1 sample

TOTAL BOARDS COMPLETED 14 16”X16”
Fee: $275.00

Things to Bring: Open Mind, Trowel, Japan Scrapers, brush and your choice
of stencil.

If you require a trowel please contact TOTEM
COATINGS AT 905-488-0535 OR VISIT their website.

Panel Discussions: First Panel Discussion Tonight!

Local, Local, Local !!!

First Wednesday of every month:

Panel discussions at Pia Sjölin Design

Join folks to hear and be heard.

The first Panel discussion to be held on Wednesday Sep 2 at 6:30 pm

Topic Art,

The creative processes

Panelist include:

Zbigniew Grzyb, painter Kathi Packer, painter

Michael Shortell framer/gallery owner

Coming panelist will include a variety of disciplines

Some of the subjects will be

Business, Education, Environment, Medical, and more

October panel Wednesday the 7th at 6:30pm

Business

How to be creative in a challenging time

Conversations will begin with the individuals on the panel and will continue with comments and questions from you.

You are all Welcome to

Pia Sjölin Design

The Shoppes at Farmington Valley

110 Albany Turnpike suite 209 Canton CT 06019

Phone 860 693-4454

Upcoming Classes: July and August 2009

To Register Call: 860-693-4454
Or visit Pia Sjolin Design at
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike
Canton, Connecticut

Friday, July 18:
Hand Block Printing Steve Soklin
2:00 – 4:00 pm Free demonstration!

Tuesday, July 21:
Drawing Zbigniew Grzyb
10:00 am – 12 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm Fee: $35

Saturday, July 25:
Drawing Zbigniew Grzyb
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee: $35

Wednesday, July 29:
Imaginative Photo Alterations Lori Barker
A class for all artistic skill levels
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Fee: $50

Saturday August 1:
Faux Finishes Dana Herbert and Pia Sjölin
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Color Washes and ragging Fee: $35
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Marble and Stone Finishes Fee: $70

Tuesday, August 4:
Woodcarving Workshop David Holzman
For first time carvers and artists who want to experience this ancient art.
Children 8 years old and up! Fee: $35 each class
10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, August 8:
Woodcarving Workshop David Holzman
-Same as above- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee $35

Wednesday, August 12:
Faux Finishes Pia Sjölin
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Color washes and ragging Fee: $35
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Graite and Marble Finishes Fee: $70
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Color washes and ragging Fee:$35

Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 14, 15, 16:
Portraits & Conversation Jonathan Frechette 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Watch as he sketches and listen as he talks about the process as he captures the
energy and personality of his subjects. Demonstration is no charge. Charge for portraits varies.

Tuesday, August 18:
Basket Weaving Phillip Allen
10:00 am – 12:00 and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Fee: $35 each class

Tuesday, August 18:
Flower Arranging Phillip Allen
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm No Charge

Wednesday, August 29:
Faux Finishes Pia Sjölin
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Color washes and ragging Fee: $35
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Granite and Marble Finishes Fee: $70
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Color washes and ragging Fee:$35

Upcoming Classes: May and June 2009

To Register Call: 860-693-4454
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, 2009
1st 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

Grand Opening Photos

Photos by Chris Monroe

Announcing GRAND OPENING: April 4th 6-9 pm