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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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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Art in the Wilds: An outdoor juried fine art show

Art in the Wilds

Art in the Wilds: An outdoor juried fine art show McKean County | Allegheny National Forest & Surrounds of the Pennsylvania Wilds By LaKeshia Knarr Art in the Wilds is an outdoor juried fine art show set in beautifully wooded Evergreen Park in the center of Kane, Pennsylvania. During the fourth weekend in June, a…

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HIGHLAND CHOCOLATES: It’s mission makes it even sweeter

Highland Chocolates

HIGHLAND CHOCOLATES: It’s mission makes it even sweeter Tioga County | Pine Creek Valley & the PA Grand Canyon of the Pennsylvania Wilds By Katie Weidenboerner Deppen Its mission makes Highland Chocolates even sweeter.  The non-profit, located in Wellsboro, is owned and operated by Partners In Progress, Inc., which is committed to helping people with…

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Creative Placemaking Leaders to Meet in Philadelphia

Creative Placemaking summit

Creative Placemaking Leaders to Meet in Philadelphia; Registration Open Gain inspiration when you connect with creative leaders from Maryland though Maine who put arts, culture, and social justice at the heart of equitable, vibrant communities in Philadelphia March 26-27. Registration is now open, and those who register prior to January 9 will save 25%. Register…

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