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Holiday
Art Scene
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the arts is what you seek, this is a perfect weekend
to enjoy Stoughton! One of Wisconsin's fastest emerging
art centers, Stoughton is home to many local artists
and a destination for countless others. Whether you're
simply strolling the streets, bopping in and out of
all the unique shops dotting Main Street, or sitting
down to dinner to enjoy a musical feast to the ears,
you'll have access to some of the most noted artists
in the country. |
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| Victorian Holiday Arts
and Crafts Show and Sale |
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| The Victorian Holiday Arts
and Crafts Show and Sale, attracted nearly 100 local and
regional artisans last year, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
This event has been hugely popular in the past and will
be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:00 am - 4:00
pm and Sunday December 7th, 2008 from 9:00 am –
2:00 pm. at River Bluff Middle School, 235 N Forrest Street.
Concessions will be available or you can sample some of
the many treats area restaurants will be making for the
Victorian Holiday Celebration. This Holiday Arts Show
is always a huge success receiving accolades from visitors
near and far. |
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| Click
here for the 2008 Arts and Craft Application.. |
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| 160 East Main Street |
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| Peter Engler makes his 8th
return visit to All Through The House and Stoughton’s
Victorian Holiday Weekend. Honored as being an American
Treasure, his annual trek to Stoughton draws visitors
each year from around the Upper Midwest. Mr. Engler has
lived in the Ozarks a long time, and has been woodcarving
forever. It was largely through his efforts that woodcarving
developed in the Ozark hills and hollers after the Second
World War.
When you pick up a Peter Engler Santa, you notice the
clean strokes and attention to detail. These characteristics
naturally follow a lifetime of carving. But it is in
the subtle little cuts that character is developed and
brought to life. Yes, Mr. Engler’s carvings have
life, but more importantly, they are the reflections
and observations of one man's life.
Peter Engler IS the “Santa Claus” carver.
His warm, yet whimsical, Santa Claus carvings will put
a smile on even Scrooge’s face. He was featured
on HGTV’s American Artists series and has an extraordinary
ability to weave a story of his life experiences that
will appeal and entertain young and old alike.
Peter Engler will be at All Through The House from 10-5
Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to get a hand-signed original from this living
legend. |
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| 120 East Main Street |
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| Clock Tower Gifts is a charming
gift shop carrying items from local and collectible artists.
During Victorian Holiday Weekend the store will be featuring
rosemaler Patty Tofsland from 11am-2pm Saturday December
1st.
Rosemaling means rose or flower painting and is used
for Norwegian decorative painting. It began in eastern
Norway around 1750 and was picked up on in America when
travelers came with their beautiful rosemaled trunks.
Per Lysne, who called Stoughton home, came from Norway
and was instrumental in reviving the art in Wisconsin
by painting wagons.
Patty Tofsland is an award-winning rosemaler who has
painted on just about anything you can imagine. She
has done work at many people's homes as well as painted
on plates, bowls, Christmas ornaments, various boxes
and other surfaces.
Talk to the artist in person while she demonstrates
the art of rosemaling … a piece of Stoughton history!
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| 154 West Main Street
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| Catfish River Arts & Antiques
is a 12,000 sq.ft. gallery featuring quality pre-1960
antique home furnishings displayed with works by over
40 local and national artisans. Specializing in Arts &
Crafts and Mid-Century Modern, we also find great stuff
from the Victorian to Art Deco periods. As part of the
Victorian Holiday Weekend celebration, Catfish will be
holding its Annual Holiday Art Sale with savings up to
45% off! |
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