Clayworkers’ annual show at MCC through Oct. 30 The Woodstock-based Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois is hosting its 23rd annual Members Show through Oct. 30 at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake. “The exhibition provides an opportunity for the community to see a creative collection of art from our guild members,” said Anne Marie […]
Art to be displayed, sold during Sunday concerts Art on the Square will bring local artists and their works to downtown Woodstock on selected summer Sundays during concerts arranged by Off Square Music. While the music plays, concertgoers can browse and buy the art, described as “functional, sculptural work and so much more in between.” […]
The 2022 Annual Members Show of the Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois will be hosted by Artisans on Main in Woodstock. The show will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 at the shop, 220 Main St. “The exhibition provides an opportunity for the community to see a creative collection of art from guild members,” Anne […]
Members of the Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois are shaping a new future for themselves. Originally located inside the Old Courthouse for more than 20 years, and known for an annual holiday sale, the guild has moved to a new home inside the former DeWane Studio at 220 Main St., now called Artisans on Main. With […]
City Council members last week were generally supportive of a plan to use space in a renovated Old Courthouse for a community arts center that would host classes, exhibits, and events. Woodstock Public Library Director Nick Weber presented the council with an updated proposal for Creative Woodstock that he had outlined in September. He sees […]
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