The Winding Deerpath

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

🎉It's Maker Monday at The Winding Deerpath and this week we are thrilled to feature the incredibly talented Barb Rolek! 🎨 Barb is a highly sought-after landscape artist in our shop, and customers come in from all over to see her when she is here, mesmerized by her breathtaking artwork.

⭐Barb says, "In my youth my medium was pencil sketches. My parents encouraged me to try my creativity in painting with acrylics. I love and enjoy capturing on canvas our Creator's astounding beauty in Nature. I let my imagination take me to places in my mind, whether it be mountain peaks, a forest path or secluded water falls. I hope my paintings take you somewhere in your imagination and bring you tranquil moments to enjoy."

📅 Barb will be here on September 13th from 12-4 pm, and we can't wait to see what she has in store for us! While Barb is in the shop, she is offering an exclusive 10% off her stunning paintings, making it the perfect opportunity to take one of her masterpieces home. If you've been eyeing one of her pieces, this is the time to do it! We can't wait to see you here! 🎉

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

09/07/2026

Open Labor Day! The Winding Deerpath at 316 Franklin Street in downtown Geneva!

09/05/2026

🎉Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Come see the talented Frank Mascenic in action tomorrow, September 6, as he demonstrates his extraordinary painting techniques that will leave you mesmerized! 🎨 Frank will be in the shop from 10 am-1 pm, and during this time, he is offering an exclusive 10% discount on his entire collection of one-of-a-kind masterpieces. If you've been eyeing one of his stunning pieces, this is the perfect opportunity to take it home! Frank's paintings are truly unique and can't be replicated, making them a valuable addition to any art collection.

📍The Winding Deerpath, located at 316 Franklin Street just steps away from Graham's Chocolates in downtown Geneva. Don't miss out on this chance to meet the artist, learn about his creative process, and take advantage of this limited-time offer! Mark your calendars for tomorrow and get ready to be inspired! 📅

09/04/2026

❗Register now for a Pottery Workshop with local artist Monica Casey! Monica will teach how to use basic pottery tools and you will create an embossed pumpkin and a mini pumpkin called a thumbkin!
Call the shop at 630-618-7608 to register or for more information.

📅Date: September 9th
🕕Time: 6 pm
📍Location: The Winding Deerpath 316 Franklin Street downtown Geneva
⭐Class fee: $62 all supplies included

09/03/2026

🎉 Our updated class list is available for September!🎉 Whether you're looking to improve your skills, explore new hobbies, or simply enjoy some creative time, our diverse range of classes has something for everyone. Join us this September for engaging sessions led by experienced instructors in a welcoming environment.

🎨Check out our website at https://www.windingdeerpath.com/class-descriptions.html #/ for a complete list of class descriptions.
All supplies are included in the class fee.

🤳Call 630-618-7608 to register for classes or for more information.

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

08/27/2026

Fall vibes are in the at The Winding Deerpath!
Katharine

08/24/2026

🎉It's Maker Monday at The Winding Deerpath! Today we are featuring Renata Re*****on, an OG artist for our shop. Renata was one of the first five artists featuring their work at The Winding Deerpath when we first opened in November 2019. It's always a great day at the shop when we receive a box of new artwork from Renata!

🦉Last week we recieved several new pieces including the eagle painted on a turkey feather and an owl and bear painted on pieces of wood. They make great additions to any home, cabin or office decor!

🎨Renata says: "I have been drawing and painting since I was 10 years old when I started painting Christmas ornaments and giving them to family and friends. I progressed from drawing to painting and then to wool painting. So much of my inspiration comes from nature in the places I have lived, Illinois, Minnesota and Arizona. Art is my way to relax, like a meditation."

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

08/20/2026

🎉It's Wildlife Wednesday at The Winding Deerpath! Today we are featuring the American Bison ~ Bison bison

🦬 50 million American bison, probably the largest aggregation of large animals known to recorded history, roamed over North America when Europeans arrived. The bison formed the mainstay of the economy of the Plains Indians, providing them with meat for food, hides and fur for clothing and shelter, and sinew and horn for tools, yet their hunting activities had little impact on the bison population. Bison were
drastically reduced in number by the European arrivals and by 1889 there were fewer
than 1,000 left alive in North America. Bison now occupy small, protected areas that are tiny fractions of their former ranges.
🦬Bison were absent from Illinois for over 200 years due to habitat loss and hunting.
The Fermilab bison herd began in 1969 when founder Robert R. Wilson established the group to honor the Midwestern prairie. The herd grazes on 800-acres that sit directly atop the underground particle accelerators. They have a live we**am, and the site is open to visit. The Nachusa Grasslands introduced 30 bison in 2014 roaming over 1,500 acres of restored prairie and woodland. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie introduced 27 bison onto 1000 acres in 2015. They have a live we**am. Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve recently introduced six bison in December 2025.
🦬 Bison live in small groups, or bands, whose basic unit is one or more females
and several generations of their offspring. Adult males live on the band’s periphery or form their own small groups.
🦬 During the mating season bulls engage in head-butting contests to determine their social dominance. The cow usually gives birth to a single calf after about nine months’ gestation. All members of the band protect the young.
🦬 Despite their bulk, bison are agile and fast, having been clocked at speeds of 40
miles per hour. Bison are unpredictable. Sometimes they can be approached
closely without causing alarm, but at other times they stampede at the least
provocation.

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08/03/2026

🎉It's time for Maker Monday at The Winding Deerpath! Today we are featuring one of our jewelry designers, Sharon Wilkes.
😍Sharon's work is very popular at the shop due to its unique design and affordable prices. Sharon replenishes her offerings frequently, so make sure you stop by often to see what's new!
✨Sharon says, "I'm a creative soul from the Midwest and have always had a love of art and nature, with a passion to create and have tried many art forms, but really grew to love jewelry making. I especially love to work with metal and nature inspired elements. My goal is to create pieces that are unique and one of a kind that make you smile."
📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.