Art Classes

Basket Creations

For more than 30 years, Sister Donna Wojtyna has been an artisan specializing in wood carving and basketry. Blending faith, art, and love of the natural world, Sister Donna has completed commissions for churches, movie sets and individuals.


Sister Donna holds her BA and MA in Art Education and teaches basketry and wood carving.

Her beautiful baskets can be found for sale at:


Saving Grace Country Store 5901 Heckert Road Bakerstown, PA. 


To make an appointment, call Sister Donna at 412-592-5654 (cell).


Basket repair also available by request. Call for details.

Intermediate Basket Weaving - former students only

Wood Carving - no previous skill necessary


Tuesdays and Wednesdays

10:00 – 3:00 by appointment only

Fee: $8.00/hour + materials

Weaving students can select their preferred basket style


Class location:

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Comm. Center

7 Chalfonte Ave. West View, PA 15229

Exploring Art Class Details


Mondays 10:30 – 12:30 (except holidays)

Media choice by student:
 

  • Water coloring
  • Acrylic or oil painting
  • Papermaking
  • Drawing with choice of media


Thursdays 10:00–12:00 (except holidays) 

Media interest and choice of student

Fee: $8.00/hour + $10.00 material fee.

Pay as you attend. Checks payable to Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh


Contact Sister Dolores at 724-502-2581 or DeeConleyOSB@gmail.com

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