BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASHFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ASHFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ashfordarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASHFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114816 CREATED:20260218T224906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T225152Z UID:7003-1772301600-1772308800@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Art Opening February 28- Steve Gerling DESCRIPTION:NEW EXHIBIT OPENING 2/28/26\, 6-8PM WITH ARTIST STEVE GERLING\nShow runs 2/726-3/29/26.\n\n\nSteve Gerling has been irresistibly drawn to nature for as long as he can remember. A walk across his yard is never just a walk—it’s an opportunity to notice a leaf uncurling in spring\, a bumblebee burrowing into a blossom\, or morning light settling into mist. While he appreciates the spectacular\, Gerling is most deeply inspired by the ordinary—the quiet\, everyday moments of nature that we often move past without seeing.\n\n\nHis paintings invite viewers to pause and recognize the subtle beauty woven into familiar landscapes: a small brook glimpsed from a roadside bridge\, the color of shadows dissolving into the woods at dusk. These are not grand gestures\, but intimate observations\, rendered with sensitivity and care. For Gerling\, the enjoyment of the everyday is richer and more meaningful than the heroic\, and if his work encourages someone to notice something they’ve overlooked for years\, he considers it a success.\n\n\nGerling’s artistic path began in relief woodcarving and fine woodworking\, where functional objects became frames for his nature-based imagery. He later spent nearly two decades as a LEGO Master Designer before returning fully to his own studio practice. Today\, working primarily in watercolor along with drawing and other media\, he continues to explore the quiet rhythms of the natural world—celebrating the beauty that surrounds us every day\, once we slow down enough to see it.\n\n\nBased in Ashford\, Connecticut\, Gerling lives and works alongside his wife Martha\, sharing their studio space with an ever-changing cast of dogs and cats. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/art-opening-february-28-steve-gerling/ LOCATION:Silver Circle Gallery\, 134 Main Street\, Putnam\, CT CATEGORIES:Gallery Opening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114816 CREATED:20260203T201641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T174644Z UID:6950-1770458400-1770472800@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Pen Turning Workshop\, Feb. 7\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Woodturning with Central Connecticut Woodturners\nKayla and Bailey\nFebruary 7th  10am to 2 pm.  25 Pompey Hollow Road\,  Ashford CT.  Learn about the art of woodturning.  Members from Central Connecticut Woodturners will help guide you with turning your own beautiful wooden pen.  This is a FREE event for ages 10 and up.  Donations are welcome. \n\nCome to Knowlton Hall  February 7th to sign up on the list.\nYou will be given an approximate time when you will turn your pen.\nThis is first come/first serve.\nEverything you need will be provided. This is a FREE event\n\nWith guidance\, you will turn your own pen. Connecticut Woodcarvers Club will be joining us displaying many carved items and demonstrating wood carving. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/pen-turning-workshop-feb-7-2026/ LOCATION:Knowlton Memorial Hall\, 25 Pompey Hollow RD\, Ashford\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114816 CREATED:20250203T015757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T030136Z UID:3774-1763200800-1763308800@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Holiday Artist Market - Nov. 15th-16th\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The very popular Ashford Area Arts Council’s “Holiday Artist Market” event will be in its 9th year\, with more than 20 local artisans both days. With joyful with upbeat acoustic music on the stage\, enjoy a holiday shopping experience and see what our ample community of artists and craftsmen has been creating. So much variety and all of it inspired\, well-made\, beautiful\, and unique. Shop local & support our arts community. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/holiday-artist-market/ LOCATION:Knowlton Memorial Hall\, 25 Pompey Hollow RD\, Ashford\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114816 CREATED:20250811T135151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T135226Z UID:6312-1757761200-1757779200@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Artists for Asheville Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Jillson Square Park & Shaboo Stage\, Willimantic\, CT\nSept. 13th\, 11am-4pm – Rain or Shine \nFloods are impacting lives everywhere this year\, and help has been limited.\nCome support a vital art community of Asheville\, NC\, as it continues to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. More than 300 artists\, suffered catastrophic damage—many lost their studios\, equipment\, and years of original work. Months after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina\, parts of Asheville still look like disaster zones. Business owners are struggling to rebuild as infrastructure remains stalled\, and FEMA aid has been reduced.\nPublic Donations:\nSupporters can donate directly through the website or in-person at the event. 100% of these contributions will go toward relief efforts. The free event will have artists\, food trucks and live bands and is kid-friendly. The AAAC will have a booth as will various local artists. Artists can register for booths online. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/artists-for-asheville-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Jillson Square\, 533 Main St\, Willimantic\, 06226\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTSTAMP:20260424T114816 CREATED:20250203T000038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T024939Z UID:3638-1756684800-1759276799@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Vanilla Bean Art Show\, September 2025 DESCRIPTION:Our members will exhibit in September at the Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret. The month-long show presents an  opportunity to shop ahead for the holiday season. Plan on a treasure for yourself or a beautiful gift to give. \n  URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/vanilla-bean-art-show/ LOCATION:vanilla bean\, 450 Deerfield Rd\, pomfret\, 06259\, United States CATEGORIES:month long shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114816 CREATED:20250202T234918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T190123Z UID:3771-1751104800-1751126400@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:A Summer's Palette - June 28th\, 2025 rain date June 29th DESCRIPTION:Our annual Summer’s Palette will again be held at Westford Hill Distillers. Artists\, Food Trucks\, Drinks and gorgeous flowers in bloom – this event has it all! \nBrowse through the gardens of this historic property\, and talk to more than 30 local artists about their work. Try your hand at painting en plein air or talk with local gardeners about pollinators and plants. A kid’s activity table will be on hand\, so bring the family (no pets\, please).\nEnjoy a craft cocktail from Westford Hill Distillers while you enjoy a snack  or lunch while browsing the grounds. \nEvent is free; donations to the Ashford Area Arts Council are welcome.\nList of artists and links to their work\, layout of show and more. \n\n \n \n \n Charlie McCaughtry - watercolor\n Charlie McCaughtry - watercolor\n Kathy Dean Peacock - Quilling\n Kathy Dean Sunflowers - Quilling\n Kathy Weigold - weaving\n Kathy Weigold - weaving closeup\n Joe Burger - Watercolor\n Joe Burger - Watercolor\n Dot Drobney - photography\n Dot Drobney - photography\n Joan Blade Johnson - Fabric Artist\n Joan Blade Johnson - Fabric Artist\n Kathy Mittan - painting\n Kathy Mittan - painting\n Anna Harding - stained glass\n Anna Harding - stained glass\n John Boiano - ceramics\n John Boiano - ceramics\n John Boiano - ceramics\n Mark Drobney Laser Art\n Mark Drobney Laser Art\n Mark Drobney Laser Art\n Sharon Punty - Paintings\n Sharon Punty - painting\n Sharon Punty - painting\n Chris Pavliscsak - painting\n Chris Pavliscsak - painting\n Steve Gerling - painting\n Steve Gerling - painting\n Frank Krasicki - painting\n Frank Krasicki - painting\n Mike Metsak - soap and lotions\n Mike Metsak - soap and lotions URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/a-summers-palette/ LOCATION:Westford Hills Distillers\, 196 Chatey Rd\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20250201T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T024412Z UID:2553-1739613600-1739628000@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Pen Turning Workshop Feb 15\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Central Connecticut Woodturners will be holding a free Pen Turning Event on Saturday February 15th\, 2025\, from 10-2:00 at Knowlton Memorial Hall/Babcock Library\, 25 Pompey Hollow Road\, Ashford\, CT.  Mark your Calendars and bring a friend : The club supplies all materials\, and will guide you in turning your own pen\, which will be yours to keep! There will be a sign-up sheet when you come in. You do not need to be an Arts Council member to participate. A wood carver will also be present to enjoy. Local members of the CCW club Joanne Mann and Dan Merlo of Eastford CT will be leading this event. Kindly offered to us by Dan Merlo\, an Arts Council Member. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/pen-turning-workshop/ LOCATION:Knowlton Memorial Hall\, 25 Pompey Hollow RD\, Ashford\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20240921T190150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T190150Z UID:4630-1728460800-1728500400@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Monthly Council Meeting - October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our monthly council meeting will be held at the Ashford Senior Center. \nThe public is always welcome to attend – as are any current or potential members who would like to help out! \nThis meeting will focus on our annual Holiday Artist Market. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/monthly-council-meeting-october-2024/ LOCATION:Pompey Hollow Senior Center\, 25 Tremko Lane\, Ashford\, Connecticut\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Council Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20240831T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T192532Z UID:4546-1726250400-1726257600@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Member's Fun Night! DESCRIPTION:This year our yearly get-together will be at the Westford Hill Distillery.\n\nAll members and spouses are welcome\nPotential new members are also welcome. Come have some fun with your local artist neighbors! \nPlease bring a piece of your art to display\, with easels for wall art. There will be a table for sculptures to be displayed.\nGet together is Free\nBring pot luck snacks and cash bar. \nFriday\, September 13\, 6-8 pm. \nWestford Hill Distillery\, 196 Chatey Rd in Ashford. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/members-fun-night/ LOCATION:Westford Hills Distillers\, 196 Chatey Rd\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Yearly Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20240415T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T175249Z UID:4009-1715421600-1715427000@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Early American Decoration Talk & Tea\, May 11\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Valerie Oliver will be giving a talk about her publication The Historical Society of Early American Decoration\,\nits historical record at the Babcock Library at 10:00 a.m. on May 11th\, a Saturday. There will also be a tea\, and she will display a few objects decorated using the\nhistorical techniques. She will speak about how she came to write the history and what it revealed about a mostly female led group since its founding in 1946\, etc. Valerie was a Society Trustee from 2002-2012 and Pres. 2011 and 2012 and is currently their Historian and asst. editor of their journal The Decorator. \n**Pre-registration is requested for this event. Please call Babcock Library # 860-487-4420 to register** URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/early-american-decoration-talk-tea-may-11-2024/ LOCATION:Babcock Library\, Ashford Ct\, 25 Pompey Hollow Road\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20240422T163747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T150007Z UID:4042-1714816800-1714932000@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Charles McCaughtry - Spring Open House 2024 DESCRIPTION:Charles McCaughtry will have his Spring Open House on the following dates; Saturday April 27th; Sunday April 28th; Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. Hours for all days are 10am to 6pm. The studio is located at 44 Portland Drive in Ashford. Phone: 860-429-1016. Studio Gallery is open at other times by appointment. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/charles-mccaughtry-spring-open-house-2/ LOCATION:44 Portland Drive\, 44 Portland Drive\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20240422T163423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T150033Z UID:4038-1714212000-1714327200@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Charles McCaughtry - Spring Open House 2024 DESCRIPTION:Charles McCaughtry will have his Spring Open House on the following dates; Saturday April 27th; Sunday April 28th; Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. Hours for all days are 10am to 6pm. The studio is located at 44 Portland Drive in Ashford. Phone: 860-429-1016. Studio Gallery is open at other times by appointment. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/charles-mccaughtry-spring-open-house/ LOCATION:44 Portland Drive\, 44 Portland Drive\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114817 CREATED:20240117T195318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T150122Z UID:3606-1707156000-1707163200@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop with Tony Paticchio Feb. 2024 DESCRIPTION:Tony Paticchio will be hosting six new ZOOM\npoetry workshop sessions beginning February 5th.\nThe sessions meet bi-weekly from 6:00-8:00 PM\nEastern Time\, generally on Monday evenings.\nThere are a few openings (2-3) if anyone is interested\nin joining. They spend the first hour reading\nand discussing a selection of poems\, usually from\ncontemporary and near contemporary poets. During the second hour they\nworkshop their own poetry and short prose pieces. You do not need to\nbe a writer to participate. They are looking for participants who have an\ninterest in poetry and would like to read and discuss poems together with\na group (and if so inclined share their own work with the group).\nContact Tony  if you are interested or have questions. They are a wide-ranging group\, having several members\nwho join them from as far away as the West Coast. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/pen-turning-workshop-with-tony-paticchio/ CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR