Shandra Wilson: Passing down tradition

Shandra Wilson

“Eggs were a magical item because there was no science to explain it.  There was something that looked like a rock and life came from it.” Shandra has been doing pysanky (Ukranian Easter egg painting) since she was five. The skill was passed down from her grandparents, who were from the Ukraine.

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The Pajama Factory: A place to make things

Pajama Factory

The Pajama Factory: A place to make things Lycoming County | I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds By LaKeshia Knarr The Pajama Factory in Williamsport offers a refuge for artisans and art admirers to be inspired, work together and learn from one another. The eight-building complex covers two blocks in the largest city of the…

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Alpaca Creations: Making fiber products from start to finish

Alpaca Creations - Teresa Genaux spinning fibers

Alpaca Creations: Making fiber products from start to finish Cameron County | Elk Country of the Pennsylvania Wilds By Katie Weidenboerner Deppen While some people call themselves knitters — Teresa Genaux at Alpaca Creations is committed to making great products by overseeing every step of the process, nearly from start to finish. She and her…

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