Wilton Historical Society: Silhouette Portraits

Renowned silhouette artist Deborah O’Connor will create individual portraits cut entirely freehand from paper, using scissors as her only tool, at the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 11 am to 2 pm. Subjects pose for silhouettes, created in a matter of minutes, which they can take home for the perfect holiday gift or a future cherished family heirloom.

This year there is an option for pre-ordering silhouettes, which can be picked up during the Great Trains Holiday Show. Your pre-order must be placed no later than Saturday, Dec 4. Ms. O’Connor also creates pet silhouettes, which can be pre-ordered with a photo but are not available in a “live” sitting.

The first silhouette is $30, and additional copies are $15. Silhouettes are mounted on white or ivory archival-quality cardstock. Mattes, extra copies for gift-giving, and frames will also be available. Silhouettes can also be made from photographs. Please call 203-762-7257 for details on how to pre-order, and to book your reservation.