A sale of hand painted floorcloths will be held by Susan Connery between noon and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Willing Workers Hall in New Harbor.

Through the medium of the canvas floorcloth, Connery has revived a tradition with a long pedigree in the domestic arts. Her floorcloths represent ‘art that works,’ both decorative and functional. Typically, her clients deploy floorcloths in high traffic areas, before the kitchen sink or in the bathroom. But they can enliven the home wherever they are placed, say an entryway, beneath a dining room table, or in a child’s nursery.

The large inventory of floorcloths on display for this sale reflects the full range of Susan’s creative vision and talents. If her work demonstrates a singular trait, it is originality. The inspiration for Susan’s designs is unlimited in scope as is her gift for composition and color. The great practical asset of these floorcloths, moreover, is their durability, treasured objects that can be passed from one generation to the next.

From conception to execution, each floorcloth undergoes a series of discrete steps in its construction, from the sizing and priming of the canvas, through the application of the hand painted design, to the multiple coats of clear polyurethane and non-skid rubber surface that seal the work top and bottom.

Many of Connery’s clients commission a floorcloth of their own design, and it is this collaboration that spices the experience for both parties. Whichever your preferred option, acquiring a floorcloth immediately available at a 10% discount from the works to be displayed at the sale, or working with Susan to create a floorcloth to satisfy your own vision, we invite you to contemplate the possibilities at the Willing Workers Hall on August 10th. There will be a drawing for a door prize featuring the Original Maine State Flag, a 2’ by 3’ floorcloth. Tasty refreshments will also be served.

The Willing Workers Hall is located at 2604 Bristol Road (Route 130), on the left just beyond New Harbor Center going toward Pemaquid Point. Susan’s work can be previewed in advance by visiting her website, susanconnerydesigns.com. For more information, call (207) 677-6018.