Traditional Arts in Upstate New York. Traditional Arts of Upstate New York
53 Main Street
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4289

Calendar

Unless otherwise specified, events take place at
The TAUNY Center

53 Main Street, Canton

Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you would like to receive periodic e-updates about TAUNY activities and events, 
please email carol@TAUNY.org

 

Knitting Skill-Building Series
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Knitting expert Jody Horwitz of Canton will offer a series of skill-building classes, offering participants a chance to learn and refine specific knitting skills. Horwitz will provide hands-on instruction; click here for specifics about each session

The cost per class is $16 for TAUNY members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 386-4289 or emailing info@tauny.org.


Wood Carving Classes

Saturdays 1 - 3 p.m.
Woodcarver Ron Riley will once again offer his popular carving classes this winter.

  • February 11 and 25 and March 10 - advanced carvers will carve a wooden village featuring houses, trees, and dogs. 

The cost of the two-session January class is $35 for TAUNY members and $42 for non-members, which includes the cost of materials. The cost for the three-session village carving series is $50 for members, $65 for non-members, plus an additional $10 for materials.

Participation is limited; please pre-register by calling TAUNY at (315) 386-4289 or emailing info@tauny.org.



 
Carvin' Critters & Knittin' Mittens
Saturday, February 11 through Saturday, March 17

TAUNY's mini-exhibit showcases two popular North Country winter pastimes and arts - wood carving and knitting. Pieces submitted as contest entries, along with showcase pieces, will be on display in the TAUNY gallery.

Folk Art in the Afternoon
Wednesdays in February and March, 4 p.m.

Visitors who would like to learn more about the art and artists showcased in Kindred Pursuits: Folk Art in North Country Life , are invited to a series of “Folk Art in the Afternoon” presentations. For each afternoon session, a local authority on the exhibit case studies will present an informal illustrated talk about the artist or group of artists and their work.

Folk Art in the Afternoon programs will include a half-hour presentation, time for questions and answers, and tea, coffee, and  light refreshments.  Registration for these free presentations is not necessary, but an RSVP to info@tauny.org or 315-386-4289 will help us with planning.

Click here for details about the weekly presentations.


Tuesday Morning Knitting Group
 
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Every Tuesday

Join Jody Horwitz and her regular knitting group. Bring a project, seek advice, and share your knitting expertise. Beginning to advanced knitters welcome!
  
 


For more information or to register for any of these programs,
call 315-386-4289 or email us.

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