Join us Friday, October 1st from 6 to 9 pm for The Pajama Factory’s Open Studio event and discover our creative community. It has been over a year and a half since The Pajama Factory has welcomed the community into our studios, join us in seeing what we’ve been up to, what new tenants have joined our community and maybe even, for some of you, visit us for the first time. We will be opening our doors and sharing what we’ve been up to, and we\’d love to see you there!
Starting at 6pm, Factory Works Photo Lab, in studio 9-206, will be promoting its upcoming fall classes and workshops, including a caffenol printing workshop, using instant coffee and other household items to make silver gelatin prints in the darkroom. People interested in signing up will be able to do so by prepaying with cash, a check or credit card. While you’re there – be sure to visit Marsha Turner Pluhar, in studio 9-203, who’ll welcome the public to visit her studio for an open house and Lynne M Becker, studio in 9-207, who will be holding an open house highlighting her encaustic paintings, written word, and alternative photographic processes. Down the hall in Building 10, Gallery 1307 will be showing a selection of the large scale paintings by area narrative artist Joanne Landis. Additionally, Factory Works Clay Studio, in studio 10-226, will be hosting an open house highlighting their programming, facilities and the work of their members.
These are just a small selection of the 20 plus studios that will be opening their doors to the community, welcoming you to visit, or revisit, ours. “This year’s October First Friday at the Pajama Factory is an opportunity to for the public to revisit the Pajama Factory and see what we’ve been up to,” said Event Committee member, Brian Spies. “We can’t wait to have you see how our community continues to grow and thrive, and to see all the changes that have occurred while you’ve been away. Ultimately, we want to say Welcome Back!” There is so much to see and do, so visit us and experience our Creative Community first hand. And as we say around here: Dream it. See it. Do it. … at the Factory. A list of all participating studios follows:
Will Goddard, Studio 9-201, will be showing his candles / rocks / clocks / steampunk lamps / carvings.
Marsha Turner-Pluhar, Studio 9-203, will welcome the public to visit her studio for an open house.
Keeley Kelch – Keeley Loy Photography, Studio 9-205, will be promoting her photography.
David Becker, Studio 9-209, is having a fall art sale! It includes various ceramic works and prints of graphite drawings and paintings at 50% off the regular price for that night only!
Lynne M Becker, Studio 9-207, will be highlighting her photography, alternative photographic processes, encaustic painting, non-fiction writer – life events, stories of caregiver/dementia and stories of the joy of their lives + others, and 1 on 1 encaustic painting workshops.
Abdul Malik Walker, Studio 9-210s, provides First Aid CPR Training.
Sarah Neubold, Studio 7-245, creates mixed media artwork, and offers a variety of artmaking classes for all ages.
Todd Rice, Studio 7-243, will be open to the public, sharing his paintings and sculptural creations.
Paul Clacher: Coloring Your World, Studio 7-250, will be showing his watercolor & colored pencil paintings.
Gallery 1307 will be showing a selection of the large scale paintings by area narrative artist Joanne Landis as well as having solo guitar tunes from Lori Smith.
Chad Andrews: Studio Paper+, Studio 10-230, will be selling cards and prints.
Janet Sherman, Studio 10-221, will have her jewelry and mixed media work on view.
Markeisha Valentine, Studio 9-322, will be promoting her beauty services.
Courtney Fowler, Studio 9-338, will be selling her resin, wreaths, mixed media, polymer clay, and various crafts, as well as accepting commissions.
Leslie James, Studio 7-330, will be selling Fine art and hand sewn purses and totes.
Francesca Neville, Studio 7-306, will be selling vintage clothing and accessories.
Chris Basham, Studio 7-312E, will be highlighting his Web design, development, marketing, search engine optimization, and accessibility.
Jordan DeArment, Studio 7-407, will be highlighting his original artwork, prints, cards.
Pasta by Deb, Studio 6-111, will be selling her homemade pasta.
The White Knight’s Game Room and Erik’s Edibles on the first floor of Buildings 5 & 6 will be open and showcasing their wares, their regular Friday gaming schedule will be occurring as well.
Factory Works Photo Lab, Studio 9-206, will be promoting their upcoming fall classes and workshops including a caffenol printing workshop, using instant coffee and other household items to make photographic prints in the darkroom. People interested in signing up will be able to do so by prepaying with cash, check or credit card.
Factory Works Clay Studio, Studio 10-226, will be hosting an open house highlighting their programming, facilities and the work of their members.
The Williamsport Community Woodshop, at the south end of the courtyard, will be highlighting its programing and work created by its members.
From 8 to 10 pm there will be a PJ Factory Jam in the Community Room from 8pm -10 pm. The house band will include Lori Smith, Jerome Bennett and other local musicians. Musicians of all ages are encouraged and welcome to rotate in to jam.
The Pajama Factory is located at 1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701. The event will take place Friday, October 1st from 6pm to 9pm. Free admission. In keeping with current CDC and Pennsylvania Health Department guidance, masks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, while indoors and when unable to maintain safe social distance while outdoors. For more information about the Pajama Factory, please visit www.pajamafactory.net or email [email protected].
About the Pajama Factory:
The Pajama Factory is a community of artists, entrepreneurs, and local businesses who come together to build off of each other\’s strengths and dreams in order to create something bigger than themselves. The Pajama Factory is a proud member of the Williamsport Business Association and the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, and is located at 1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701. To learn more, please visit www.pajamafactory.net.