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Pencil & Wool
Pencil & Wool is a mother-daughter owned creative shop in Essex, Connecticut founded by Jackie and Betsy Barry. From the beginning, our goal was to create more than just a shop, we wanted to create an experience: a place where people could not only purchase art and handmade goods, but also feel immersed in creativity itself. In a world that increasingly prioritizes speed, efficiency, and minimalism, it can feel as though the quiet beauty around us often goes unnoticed. At Pencil & Wool we aim to celebrate that beauty and the process of taking the time to make something meaningful by hand.
Teaching and sharing creativity has always been important to both of us, which is why community is at the heart of what we do. Through workshops, classes, and creative gatherings, we hope to create a space where people can come together whether you are an experienced artist, or simply looking to try something new with some friends.
The name Pencil & Wool comes from the raw materials we love and use most. Alongside finished artwork and handmade goods, we also offer the materials themselves: pencils, paper, wool, yarn, fiber tools, and more. Creativity begins long before the final piece, and can you really have too many supplies? We don’t think so 😉
12 Main Street Suite 6
Essex, CT 06426
281 825 7828
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betsybarrydesigns@gmail.com