Valerie Oliver will be giving a talk about her publication The Historical Society of Early American Decoration, its 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 historical techniques. She will speak about how … Continue reading "Early American Decoration Talk & Tea, May 11, 2024"
This year our yearly get-together will be at the Westford Hill Distillery. All members and spouses are welcome Potential new members are also welcome. Come have some fun with your local artist neighbors! Please bring a piece of your art to display, with easels for wall art. There will be a table for sculptures to … Continue reading "Member’s Fun Night!"
Our monthly council meeting will be held at the Ashford Senior Center. The public is always welcome to attend - as are any current or potential members who would like to help out! This meeting will focus on our annual Holiday Artist Market.
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. … Continue reading "Pen Turning Workshop Feb 15, 2025"
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! Browse 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 … Continue reading "A Summer’s Palette – June 28th, 2025 rain date June 29th"
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 … Continue reading "Vanilla Bean Art Show, September 2025"
Jillson Square Park & Shaboo Stage, Willimantic, CT Sept. 13th, 11am-4pm – Rain or Shine Floods are impacting lives everywhere this year, and help has been limited. Come support a vital art … Continue reading "Artists for Asheville Fundraiser"
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 … Continue reading "Holiday Artist Market – Nov. 15th-16th, 2025"
Woodturning with Central Connecticut Woodturners Kayla and Bailey February 7th 10am to 2 pm. 25 Pompey Hollow Road, Ashford CT. Learn about the art of woodturning. Members from Central Connecticut … Continue reading "Pen Turning Workshop, Feb. 7, 2026"
NEW EXHIBIT OPENING 2/28/26, 6-8PM WITH ARTIST STEVE GERLING Show runs 2/726-3/29/26. Steve 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 … Continue reading "Art Opening February 28- Steve Gerling"
