October 24, 11-3 and October 25, 10-3

Documented Folk Artist Teddi Knapp will appear at a local downtown Frederick shop, Accents at Shab Row, for an exclusive signing of her original chalkware folk art pieces.  She will appear at Accents (122 N. East Street) on Friday, October 24 from 11am-3pm and October 25 from 10am-3pm.  At the event, she will debut her new snowmen designed exclusively for Accents, “Fred” and “Rick.”   

“We are delighted to welcome Teddi to our store and town, especially since it is so rare to get the opportunity meet with this artist in person” says Accents owner Marie Hamilton.  “We fell in love with Knapp’s pieces over 15 years ago when we first started carrying her work. Her collectible pieces are very popular because of their quality and original designs.”   

Knapp has been recognized by the New York State Department of Historical Preservation for her folk art.  Her signature chalkware pieces begin as an original modeled or carved figure.  They are then reproduced via a molding process. An unpainted snowman or Santa, right out of the mold, can be used to mark on a blackboard, hence the name "Chalkware." The snowmen, Santas, and others are created, produced, and finished completely by Knapp’s own hands.  Each piece is numbered, has a certificate of authenticity, and the artist’s signature is etched into the figure. 

According to Knapp, “By choice I live in a slow and calm environment.  Clocks, calendars, TV, newspapers, and radio don't interest me.  Each piece of my work takes a certain amount of time and I will not take short cuts to produce my snowmen and Santa's.” She says her inspiration comes from her primitive lifestyle, explains Hamilton.  She uses a wood stove for cooking and heating, candles and oil lamps for light, and an ice box instead of a refrigerator.  

As a painter and sculptor for over 42 years, she has produced hundreds of original pieces.  In recent years, she produced signature snowmen exclusively for Accents, including Shab, Row, Accents and Country.  Accents is the only store authorized to sell these snowmen. 

According to Knapp, “I enjoy my work, and I love sharing them with others who appreciate folk art.”  Teddi Knapp snowman and Santas are currently available at Accents, with new snowmen available on Friday and Saturday during her signing.  

For more information, contact Marie or James Hamilton, owners of Accents at Shab Row at 301-846-0246.  Accents is located at 122 N. East Street, Frederick, Maryland in Shab Row. 

Accents is located in Frederick's Eastside Shopping Adventure in Everedy Square & Shab Row.  This is downtown Frederick’s largest cluster of specialty shops, eateries and services housed in beautifully restored 19th Century buildings in Historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland.

Accents carries a variety of unique products including garden items, pottery, glassware, vases, florals, candles and other home decor and gift items.

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Free parking for customers steps from the shop
Two levels to browse
A great location with historic character and charm

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