Studio E.Y.E. opens in Beacon Falls

Oxford artist to host workshops, classes
BEACON FALLS - Grinders, and hammers, and anvils, oh my.

On Friday my husband Ralph and I attended an opening reception of Studio E.Y.E., an art and craft studio located in a former industrial space. 
We even brought an artist friend with us, Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo.

Robert Dancik, who was an owner of the former Zoe and Floyd art gallery on Bank Street in Seymour, creates art in a variety of forms, from jewelry to sculpture. He has been teaching his craft for more than 30 years.
He said the word E.Y.E. in the studio's name stands for "Express Yourself Endlessly." 

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell, left, congratulates Oxford artist Robert Dancik Friday on the opening of his studio at 141 S. Main St., Beacon Falls.

Dancik explains his craft. 

"What we're aiming at is to help you to tell your story, to help you get your narrative into your work," Dancik said. "When you leave here, you haven't finished something. You have started something." 

Work stations line the walls.

 Dancik said there is plenty of natural light coming into the work space.

Beacon Falls First Selectman Chris Bielik welcomes Dancik to town. 

Bielik called the art space "phenomenally different" and he said it offers great potential to Beacon Falls and the Valley.  

Dancik's friends and supporters enjoy the opening reception.

The aforementioned anvil, and a wide array of hammers available for every job.

Classes scheduled include paint and sip sessions led by Seymour fine artist and graphic designer Karen Ciocca.

Sounds like a lot of fun. I must try my hand at that someday!

You can check out Ciocca's portfolio here.