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Pen Turning Workshop – 2/24/24

Back by Popular demand!
The Central Connecticut Woodturners Club and the
Ashford Area Arts Council will have another pen
turning event on Saturday Feb. 24 from 10 to 2 at
Knowlton Hall. Absolutely no woodturning experience
necessary…and the event is FREE!

Open to all ages: any kids must be at least 10 years old to participate. There will be plenty of skilled woodturners there to guide you in creating a beautiful pen! No reservations needed, just come between 10am – 2pm.

Holiday Artist Market – 11/16 & 11/17 2024

Our 2024 Holiday Artist Market will be November, 16th & 17th.
We thank you for supporting our local artists!

The very popular Ashford Area Arts Council’s “Holiday Artist Market” event will be in its 8th year, with a room full of 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. The 2023 artists can be contacted below.

  •  Alison Ciarlante

2024 Artists:

Christine Acebo, Photography
Jay Bartholomew, Painting
John Boiano, Pottery
Alison Ciarlante, Decorative Dot painting
Mark Drobney, Laser Cut Objects
Debra Gag, oil painting
Steve Gerling, watercolor painting
Gretchen Geromin, Woodburning
Cheryl Granger
Anna Harding, Stained glass
Joan Blade Johnson, Fiber Arts

Richard Longmore
Marilyn Makuch, Jewelry
Charles McCaughtry, Nature Paintings
Dan Merlo, Wood-turned item
Lauren Merlo, Woodburning Items
Michael Metsak, Goat Milk Products
Sue Muldoon, Basketry
Lori Smolin
Xiaohong Song
Suzy Staubach, Stoneware Pottery
Kathy Weigold, Weaver

2023 Show

  • Alison-Ciarlante-decorative-Dot-Painting
    Alison Ciarlante, decorative Dot Painting

Deb Gag speaks with DJ Wayne Norman promoting the 2023 Holiday Artist Market. Listen and hear about each artist for last years event!