WORKSHOP
Book Art Workshop with Flourish + Fern at Black Rock Books
Black Rock Books 3030 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportThree Classes: March 21, April 25, May 16, 2024 — Altered Book Art Journaling — Combining collage, book art, and mixed media play, this altered books workshop series offers a creative journey guided by local artist, Lauren Smith of Flourish + Fern—book lover, plant-mom and thrifting enthusiast. For more information
Connecticut Cryptids: Author Talk at Black Rock Books
Black Rock Books 3030 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportJoin authors Patrick Scalisi and Valerie Ruby-Omen to learn about the mysterious and mythical creatures featured in their book, Connecticut Cryptids. Learn more about Patrick and Valerie's book, Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird and Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State For more information
Starting Your Plants from Seed
Perrot Memorial Library 90 Sound Beach Avenue, Old GreenwichJoin us on Monday, April 1, at 7 pm for "Starting Your Plants from Seed," an evening with The Garden Club of Old Greenwich, to learn about seed starting. This event will take place in our Program Room, Radcliffe Children's Library. Learn tips from Master Gardeners about how and when to begin your seeds indoors […]
Pressed Flower Paper Lantern Workshop at Tox Brewing
Tox Brewing 635 Broad Street, New LondonJoin us for another craft night in the taproom on 4/3 at 6pm. We will be making paper lanterns with pressed flowers filled with fairy lights. These lanterns can be used as a table top display or for hanging. The lantern will be partially assembled for the sake of drying time, but a full tutorial […]
Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldJoin us for Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color on Saturday, Two sessions April 27: 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m. in Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom. Each session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. This event is inspired by the exhibition Suzanne Chamlin: Studies in Color (Bellarmine Hall Galleries, April 5-July 27)! Kids ages […]
Persian Calligraphy Workshop with Alibaba Awrang at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordJoin us for an introduction to Persian Calligraphy with master calligrapher Alibaba Awrang. Fusing Persian letters with brightly colored and bold patterns and images, Alibaba uses both traditional and modern techniques in his works. In this workshop, Alibaba will share his history , including his position as head the Department of Calligraphy and Miniature Painting […]
2 Day Workshop: AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR SCIENTIFIC FIELDWORK at the Yale Peabody Museum
Yale Peabody Museum 170 Whitney Ave, New HavenWho does scientific research matters. It influences the questions that are asked, the insights that are made, and who leads the next generation. However, different kinds of research are not equally welcoming and accessible to all. Fieldwork is an integral part of the earth, life, and social sciences, but has unique logistical constraints, opportunities, and impacts. These […]
Fundamentals of Gardening: A Weekend Workshop with Daryl Beyers at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonMay 17, 18, 19, 2024 Dig deep into the fundamentals of gardening in this weekend-long, intensive workshop. Whether you are new to gardening or have a few seasons under your belt, this comprehensive course will develop and refine your skills. A lively combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities will teach you the optimal way […]
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop
Stanley-Whitman House 37 High Street, FarmingtonRoll up your sleeves, get dirty and learn all about Connecticut’s colonial graveyards from Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of CT Gravestone Network. Ms. Shapleigh-Brown has been involved in burial ground preservation and gravestone studies since the mid 1980's which is her passion in life. Stanley-Whitman House gravestone cleaning workshops run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and […]
Beginner’s Printmaking Workshopat Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordJoin us in learning the basics of linocut printmaking! In this workshop, led by folk artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, you will be guided through the whole “block print” process: from designing a pattern, transferring, carving, testing and printing your design to take home. No printmaking experience required, and people of all artistic abilities are welcome. Even […]
Botanical Print-Making Workshop at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonJune 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Create your own original botanical print using hand-carved linoleum blocks. Learn to work with positive and negative space as you plan out and draw your design. Then, after instruction in basic linoleum cutting techniques, you will carefully carve your design into a block. Learn printmaking skills such as proper inking […]
GARDEN DESIGN STUDIO: A Weekend Workshop at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonJune 7 - June 9 Craft a vision for your garden and learn to draw your own detailed planting plan. Come and explore the core principles of garden design in this hands-on, weekend studio workshop. Suitable for all levels, you will learn comprehensive design techniques for the home gardener, from site survey and concept design to plant […]