Artisans’ Directory
The Westford Directory is pleased to include the Artisans’
Directory to encourage and support the arts in Westford.
ARTS CENTER
Parish Center for the Arts 10 Lincoln Street…….. 692-6333
Located on the common in Westford center, this historic building has been the home of the PCA since 1998. Through volunteer effort, we offer visual arts, comedy nights, concerts, dances, teen events, theatre, the annual Westford Regional Art Event and more. The PCA is available for private rentals. Email us at PCA@Westford.org or visit Westford.org/PCA.
ARTISTS
Mary Jane Brunelle 13 Drew Crossing…………….. 392-0226
Commissioned paintings in oil and acrylic. Willing to work with you or an interior designer to create a painting for a particular location or need. Comfortable working in a variety of sizes and styles. Email: mjbrunelle@yahoo.com
Esther Donlon 26 Providence Rd…………………. 692-0140
Watercolor artist. I paint landscapes, flowers, and a wide variety of subject matter. I also do commissions on subject matter of your choice. See artwork (originals and note cards) at artbyesther.blogspot.com.
Cynthia V. H. Erlich 74 Oak Hill Road……………… 692-3516
Art lessons for adults and children ages six and up. Classes at Roudenbush. Portraits of houses and pets. Artwork available (originals, prints, note cards, and hand-made jewelry) at www.rosebudcottage.com. New England Watercolor Society; Copley Society. Email: rosebudcottage@mac.com
Gail Flannery Fine Art & Craft 2 Court Road……. 692-4560
Award-winning artist specializing in watercolors, acrylic, and casein. Workshops offered in silk painting, mosaic, painting and doll house furniture. watercolor7@verizon.net
Donna Gordon 27 Hemlock Road………………………….. 692-1847
Painting & Drawing Classes for children and adults by Professional Artist & Teacher. BFA in Painting. Visual Arts Certificate in Teaching. Over 25 years experience in teaching painting & drawing. Facebook; Donna Gordon Artwork Email: dmgord@yahoo.com
Ron Hubbard 68 Oak Hill Road………………………. 392-0241
Commissioned paintings or drawings including portraits of people or pets from life or photographs as well as works from my studio that can be seen at ronhubbardfineart.com
Joe Lapiana 46 Tenney Road………………………….. 821-7188
Oil paintings: landscapes, seascapes, and scenes inspired by travels in New England and abroad. Commissions accepted. Studio: Suite #326, 155 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA. Email:lapiana@comcast.net
Cassandra Merry 32 Old Road ……………………….692-6106
Art lessons offered for adults in my studio. Contemporary realism rendered in oils, pastels and pencil. Visit CassandraMerryArt.com or at Open Studios, the first Saturday of each month at the Western Avenue Studios (#5-22) Lowell, MA.
Laurie G. Miller …………………………………………….. 692-6333
Whimsical, dynamic, and bold oil paintings in a variety of subjects. House and pet portraits. Work available at: www.lauriegmiller.com Email: lauriegmiller@gmail.com
Deb Banerjee 37 Plain Road
I use painting, collage, and installations to explore the culture of science, medicine, and the body. See my work at: debedwardsbanerjee.com
George Wisnowski ………………………………………………. 394-5657
Watercolorist. Pet portraits. House portraits.
Vain Artisan Designs by Krya Kaster …………………………………………….. 846-4186
Owner/Maker of handmade ceramics, crocheted, and cross-stitch items. Visit: vainartisandesigns.etsy.com for details or follow on Instagram@kyra.kaster.
CHAIR CANING
Carol Engel 26 Lowell Road ……………………………. 692-7869
Seat replacement for antique and contemporary cane and (fibre) rush seat chairs. Antique chairs for sale.
CRYSTAL ROCK ARTS
Jim Pecora 1 Pine Ridge Road ………………………………..815-6022
jim.pecora@gmail.com Purveyor of crystal rocks in artistic mediums for garden, home décor, unique gifts & awards. Mica earrings, pixie-dust necklaces. Mica bookmarks & billfolds, fiber-optic mica lights, raw mica crystals, super large sheets, & mica flakes (1 – 12mm) for your own artworks. Children’s party “Mica Play Place,” creative play with mica, and geography & geology instruction on volcanoes and glaciers of our area. Home schooling half-day instruction available. Rock cutting services available. Bring your own rock to be cut open. Visit: CrystalRockArts.etsy.com
FURNITURE
Mike Zwolinski …………………………………………….. 692-2590
Operating as Fletcher House Furniture, I build custom, solid wood furniture in my 1840s barn in Westford Center. I am committed to preserving the traditions of authentic, hand-made, fine woodworking and use traditional techniques, including mortise and tenon joinery and hand-cut dovetails. Contact me to create your own family heirloom. Contact me by email at: fletcherhousefurniture@gmail.com View samples of my work at: fletcherhousefurniture.com
MUSICIANS
Amy Syd Babcock 25 Polley Road …………………… 392-0455
Piano and voice teacher, drama and speech coach.
Boston Road Bluegrass Band Rick Posch….. 617-543-5589
Traditional and contemporary bluegrass music.
Flute, Winds and Beyond…………………………………692-7473
Flute lessons and Chamber Group Lessons by professional flute player Ching-ya Huang. Improve your musical experience in concert band, wind ensemble & recital. Preparation for auditions in district, all-state and youth symphony orchestra. Please contact cyhuang.phoebe@gmail.com for more info.
Jody Harmon Violin Studio …………………………….. 692-0617
All levels of instruction: Suzuki violin through advanced concerto players; a well-rounded approach. Violinist Jody Harmon has Master’s degree in violin, extensive Suzuki training, and 30 years teaching experience
Norma Murray 14 Heywood Road……………….. 692-2270
Piano and theory instruction for all ages. Experienced teacher. BS and MS in Music Education.
Oh, CONTRAire! Mike Harde …………………….. 692-2039
Square and contra dance band of fiddles, guitar, mandolin, flute and piano. We are the house band for the Parish Center for the Arts barn dances, and are available for private parties. We can also arrange for a caller.
Barry Rosenberg …………………………………………………..589-9875
www.barryrmusic.com Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Pianist Compositions and songs by commission. CD “Almost Live” for sale. Available to perform original compositions and jazz oriented general business gigs.
Josh Shapiro Piano Studio……………………………………. .692-2377
Piano instruction for students of all ages. Classical and contemporary styles. A musical community dedicated to all aspects of the piano: teaching, repertoire, theory and performance. www.ivorylit.com.
Carolyn Thomas 12 Drawbridge Road………………. 692-8343
Piano lessons for children and adults, developing technique, repertoire, sight-reading skills and a love of music.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Natural Light Portraits by Deborah Bain…………… 501-1898
www.naturallightportraits.com
Heritage Photography Buckingham Drive………… 692-5195
Award winning photographic artistry since 1989, George Gabrielson has been creating portraits of families, children, seniors and pets throughout his career. He has photographed many weddings and special events of our Westford residents.
Patrick Crowley 12 Deer Run Drive………………………..807-3804
“Unlock your wedding album” A custom designed wedding collage frees up your best wedding photos from the confines of your wedding album and brings them to life, artistically transforming your photos into a story that captures all the magic in a single visual. See my samples at: CollageMyWedding.com
Traci McCabe Photography 4 Carriage Way……………… 392-1517
Specializing in child and family portraits, senior portraits, First Communions, and head shots. Visit TraciMcCabe.com.
Peterson Photography Lynne Peterson …………………. 692-9248
Weddings, portraits and sports photography. Can also be reached by email at The5Petersons@aol.com
Steve Sheridan Photography………………………………… 846-3352
Weddings, engagements, personal, and photo journalism. See my work at: www.stevesheridanphoto.com
Piper Jo Nevins Photography 2 Woodridge Lane…….978-577-6084
Specializing in weddings, family and corporate portraiture since 1996. Visit www.piperjophoto.com for more info.
POTTERY
Suzanne Donohue 108 Lowell Road ………………… 692-2414
Learn the basics of using a pottery wheel, or, improve your skills for the beginner or advanced student. Also learn hand building and glazing techniques from this ancient art. All pieces will be fired and materials are included.
SILVER SMITH
George Wisnowski The Silver Spoon
39 Providence Road……………………………………….. 692-2700
Hand crafted silver and gold jewelry and gift items. Designs to order. Also repairs done in gold, silver and pewter.
WEAVING
Penny Lacroix weaver39@gmail.com……………….. 692-5198
Penoix Weave Studio offers weaving, spinning, and historical interpretation. Custom work is accepted. Private and group classes are available.
WOOD CARVING
Sandy Shepherd 1 Kings Pine Road Box 507……. 692-6737
Hand-carved and painted duck decoys, old Westford buildings, single or “over door” strips of eight buildings. Will do your home from your front view photograph. Also holiday figures and Native American crafts.