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Westtown Station Art Studio and Gallery Show September 17 and 18, 2011 (Kazanjian Pottery)

09-16-11
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Westtown Station Art Studio and Gallery Show September 17 and 18, 2011 (Kazanjian Pottery)

real estate delaware countySaturday and Sunday September 17th and 18th the annual gallery show is taking place from 12PM to 5PM. This is a lovely setting to visit and to shop for hand made items by Ken Kazanjian a potter, Shelley Shultis a painter, and other artist and artisans.

This studio is interesting in that it was at one time a train station for the Westtown area. Kazanjian saved this building from the wrecking ball and transformed the train station into a wonderful gallery and studio complete with an outdoor garden with sculptures and a gallery that goes under Route 926’s underpass.

If you are out and about plan a visit for refreshments, to shop and to see what local artists are creating.

For information call 610-399-6986

The gallery is located on Route 926 in Westtown, PA 19395 1.5 miles east of Route 202.

If you miss the show do plan another visit during regular gallery hours.

Open this link to read more about Westtown Station Gallery.

Westtown Station Art Studio and Gallery Show September 17 and 18, 2011 (Kazanjian Pottery)

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Best of Westtown Dog Show! Chester County, PA

09-22-10
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Well darn it! I am going to a wedding in North Carolina this weekend and I'm sure I won't be able to talk Jack into entering my beloved dog JJ while I am gone! Darn, Darn, Darn!! He'd be a shoo-in. In any case, if you have a dog half as cute as Little JJ, you may want to head over to Oakbourne Park on Saturday for the Best of Wesstown Dog Show!!

From 10 AM to 12 PM. It's free to watch and promises to be a very good time. Entries include:

  • Hairiest.
  • Handsomest
  • Prettiest
  • Best Costume
  • Largest
  • Smallest
  • Best Tail Wagger
  • Best Barker/Howler
  • Best Owner/Dog Look-Alike
  • Best Trick
There will also be many vendors and products for dog lovers.

If you are interested in participating, please go to Westtown Township's website by clicking here. Or, you can stop by the township building. Entry forms are also available at local dog food stores. Entries are $5 per dog but you aren't restricted to just one category. Personally, JJ would win all categories hands down except for the best owner/dog look-alike and best trick. He's a blond and I am a brunette and while he's cute as a button... he's not really very big on tricks!

This fun event is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Commission of Westtown Township and the Westtown/Thornbury branch of First National Bank of Chester County.

I'll bet it will be a load of fun and JJ is quite upset to be missing his big chance!
JJ


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Ken Kazanjian - Westtown Station Gallery - Hand Crafted Art Pottery

08-01-09
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Ken Kazanjian, owner of the Westtown Station Gallery, continues to inspire with his high fire pottery pieces.

Westtown Station Gallery Westtown PA Thornbury TownshipThe Westtown Station Gallery is located in the original Pennsylvania Railroad Westtown Station (originally aka Street Road Station) located adjacent to Street Rd just west of its intersection with the Thornton/Westtown Rd. Originally built in 1859, the station had seriously deteriorated by the 1980s as traffic declined and SEPTA prepared to discontinue the line. It was boarded up and ready for demolition when Ken Kazanjian found it.

Westtown Station Gallery Interior Shelley Shultis PAHaving just returned to the area from the Peace Corps, he was looking for a new home and work space and arranged to rebuild the station. Trained at the Philadelphia College of Art, over the next few years he remodeled the building to include his living area, studio, and gallery space for his future business. Today the Westtown Station Gallery features the works of Ken Kazanjian and his wife, Shelley Shultis.

Ken Kazanjian Potter Westtown Station Gallery PAKen specializes in high fire ceramics. Based on the ancient Asian process, it allows for very strong pieces in muted colors. He is not a dinnerware potter making complete settings; rather, each piece is a unique original design meant to be used.

Over the years, they have continued to develop the space. Today, Westtown Station is a "charming art studio and gallery featuring hand crafted art pottery. Also on display, a fine collection of primitive and tribal arts, plus bronze windbells, Indian blankets, Mayan hammocks, textiles, and blown glass." On the grounds, they have created a great Outdoor Sculpture Garden and a unique Train Underpass Gallery.

Westtown Station Gallery Ceramics Ken Kazanjian PAIf you enjoy finely crafted art or are looking for a special gift, unique accent pieces, or outdoor sculpture, you need to stop by and take a look. You can enjoy the gallery, speak with Ken, or just take a stroll in the garden. The Westtown Station Gallery is open daily from 10-5 from May through November.

This is a great time of year to get out and enjoy all the area has to offer. As always, let me know should you have any questions.

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Restoration of Rail Service to West Chester PA

03-01-08
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From Westtown School:

Rail Service to Westtown From Middle School History teacher John McKinstry:


I write to ask your support in a petition addressed to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the County Commissioners of Chester County and the County Council of Delaware County, seeking the restoration of rail service out to West Chester. Many of you may remember when rail service on the R3 Media line from Philadelphia extended out to West Chester, with a stop at Westtown. Reinstating this service would help Westtown by making travel between the school and Philadelphia, the airport, and 30th Street Station much easier and faster. The escalation of the price of oil makes rail service more viable and attractive and will help reduce automobile use and therefore reduce traffic congestion, CO2 production, and dependence on foreign oil. In addition, our advocacy for rail service would be another example of Westtown's good stewardship of the environment.

This petition is just a first step in a long, multi-step process, which could take many years. The faculty of all three divisions support this project. If you do, too, please sign the online petition and forward to your friends and neighbors: http://www.petitiononline.com/railtowc/petition.html

Thank you very much for your support.

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