Community Events Calendar

 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

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Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org . If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Oddfellows Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation; Middlesex United Way; George & Grace Long Foundation; and many generous individual donors.

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Show up for your creative self this fall with the Saturday Drawing Club. Our theme is illustrate your life! 

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Draw upon personal stories, family recipes, and favorite places while creating and learning about sequential art, with weekly prompts and materials combined with a mix of conversation, creative time, and feedback.

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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Join a volunteer museum educator to explore one of the most original and enigmatic figures in British art. William Blake: Burning Bright features the YCBA’s extraordinary Blake holdings, including his illuminated books, watercolors, and hand-colored prints. Discover how Blake fused image and text to express radical ideas about religion, politics, and the human spirit during a time of global upheaval.

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

​

Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org . If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Oddfellows Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation; Middlesex United Way; George & Grace Long Foundation; and many generous individual donors.

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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Issue #1, The Black Box, is out, marking the official launch of Liberation Live!, which took shape within the confines of a prison classroom and now is here for all of us to read. Join us in the bookspace for a celebration that will include readings, snacks, and an opportunity to help mail this rad new zine to allies in abolition, policymakers, and other people who need to read it…

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an in-depth tour of the museum’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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On Sunday, September 14th, the George Flynn Classical Concerts series is proud to present Anita Graef, cello and Chelsea Wang, piano. American cellist Anita Graef has established a reputation as an artist who is equally at home exploring traditional as well as contemporary works. Notable appearances include Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and the Library of Congress. Recent seasons have seen concerto debuts with the Louisville Orchestra and the Arkansas Philharmonic.

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Pianist Chelsea Wang has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician throughout North America in venues including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. She has also performed extensively in Europe and Asia, appearing at the Konzerthaus Berlin, Chamber Hall of Warsaw Philharmonic, Seoul Arts Center and the Taipei National Concert Hall.

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FREE tickets must be ordered via the georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com website.

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Clinton residents can order on a first-come, first-served basis one month before each concert. Non-residents can order two weeks before each concert depending on availability.

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                                                            For further information visit: www.georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com

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www.facebook.com/GeorgeFlynnClassicalConcerts

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The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) invites you to enjoy a magical evening in a private vineyard celebrated with sumptuous Italian fare, a vineyard and winery tour, live plein air painting, limoncello-making, live music including an opera performance, live art auction, and more. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event supports BACA’s many community arts and cultural programs.

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

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Cardiel

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Spray Bottle Fever

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$10 advanced / $12 at the door

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All ages with parent/guardian or valid ID

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Doors at 3 PM

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Music at 4 PM

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CARDIEL

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Cardiel is a skaterock band under the influence of stoner, the psychedelia and heavy dub.

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Natives of Valencia, Venezuela, Cardiel formed in Mexico City in the middle of 2010 by Samantha Ambrosio (drums/vocals) and Miguel Fraino (guitar/vocals). The idea behind the band was to make music for skateboarding videos, achieving the combination between the fast and aggressive to a psychedelic dub. The band has gained notoriety among the skate sub-culture and has been featured by Thrasher magazine, being the first band from México and Venezuela to be featured with two pages article on the magazine.

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They have played at important events for the skate community in Mexico, like the 30 years of the Thrasher Magazine party in Mexico, Skate Rock concert tours with Thrasher magazine in Mexico, and the 50 year event of House of Vans in Mexico City.

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In addition to being on tour constantly, they have played at various festivals such as Sonic Blast Festival in Portugal in 2019 and at Muddy Roots in 2023 in Tennessee. In 2015 and 2017, they played at the SXSW festival. They have also played the Hell & Heaven Metal Fest in 2018, the Festival Palafoxiano, the Doomed and Stoned Festival Latin America among many others and have been featured on media music shows and throughout Latin America, including Vice Media, Univision and Canal Once.

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SPRAY BOTTLE FEVER

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Experimental electronic rap rock punk band from Willimantic, CT.

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Cafe Nine

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250 State Street

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New Haven, CT 06510

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

​

Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org . If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Oddfellows Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation; Middlesex United Way; George & Grace Long Foundation; and many generous individual donors.

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.

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Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.

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This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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Discover your creative potential in our Introduction to Drawing course, designed for adults of all skill levels—even if you’ve never picked up a pencil before. In this welcoming and supportive environment, you’ll explore fundamental techniques like shading, line work, and composition while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials. Each session encourages personal expression and growth, helping you build confidence and find your unique artistic voice. Whether you’re looking to relax, learn something new, or rekindle a love for art, this class is the perfect starting point. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.

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Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life.

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Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns. Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading. Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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Dates: Tuesdays: Sept. 16, 23; 30; October 7, 15

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Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.

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Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life.

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Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns. Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading. Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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In these four drawing sessions children, ages 7-11, learn the Seven Lines of Design to get comfortable observing lines and patterns in their environments and then designing with them.  One session will take their newfound line/pattern experiences into the world of Zentangle learning 12-15 basic “tangles” or unique patterns which they will draw on tiles. Copies of the book: Zentangle Basics is provided for reference. In the third session, children engage in a still life project. They learn to draw several objects using contour lines or the simple outline of an object. These drawings are cut-out and then arranged on paper to compose a still life. This class is inspired by the collages of Picasso, the paper-cuts of Matisse and the still life paintings of Cezanne. The final session prepares children for the October painting classes. They study Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh discussing his brushstrokes, lines and movement. They will use their previous study of lines and patterns for the crescent moon, stars, ghosts and wind adding a bonfire and pumpkins to celebrate the season.  All materials included. See photos for samples of projects described.

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Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher. That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven. Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School. During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As Far As The Eye Can See a school-wide art exhibit.

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Since her retirement in 2016, she has been attending numerous art exhibits and installations locally and in NYC, specifically Frida Kahlo’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Art Museum which led her to create Frida- inspired floral headpieces. In 2017 she started The Kindness Rock art installation at the Branford Festival.

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Sharon is an artist who believes that art can heal your soul. In 2022 she sold her headpieces at the Ukrainian Roman Catholic church for the benefit of Ukraine’s War effort and donated 5 Ukrainian Strong “Petals for Peace” paintings to raise additional funds. These paintings were showcased on Channel 8 news.

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In addition to her headpieces, Sharon works in mixed-media, crafts, collage, and watercolor landscape en plein air. Sharon’s artwork has been exhibited at City-Wide Open Studios, The ARTS Council, Calligraphers Guild, and is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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In this guided workshop, participants will learn the foundational skills needed to begin their mushroom foraging journey right here in Connecticut. Sip on warming chaga tea as you explore how to safely identify edible and medicinal mushrooms, avoid toxic species, and understand the health benefits and sustainable practices of foraging.

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What to Expect

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Enjoy an engaging session led by Amy Demers, founder of the CT Foraging Club. The class includes lecture-style teaching with visual examples and discussion, plus time for Q&A. You’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to begin safely identifying mushrooms that are fruiting in our region this season. A cup of chaga tea is included with your ticket.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• How to positively identify seasonal edible and medicinal mushrooms 
• Which mushroom species to avoid and how to spot lookalikes
• Basic preparation and health benefits of wild fungi
• Principles of sustainable foraging in local environments

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What’s Provided

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• One cup of chaga tea
• Instruction from a local foraging expert
• Visual aids for mushroom identification
• A welcoming and informative learning environment

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Who Should Attend

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Perfect for beginners with an interest in foraging, natural wellness, herbalism, or outdoor skills. No prior experience necessary—just curiosity and a love of nature.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prerequisites. Open to all adults. Youth 13+ may attend with a parent or guardian present. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a notebook if you’d like to take notes.

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Instructor: Amy Demers

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Standard Ticket: $41.00

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MakeHaven Members: $35.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=550&reset=1&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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Beyond the technical craft of printmaking lies the art of visual communication. This class is designed for printmakers of all levels and will provide you with a deeper knowledge of design concepts, enabling you to make more informed artistic decisions and infuse your printmaking with intention and impact. This class exercises will focus on monotype, but the principals can be applied to any printmaking technique. 

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Through a blend of hands-on exercises, and constructive critiques, where students will learn to:

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• explore the power of line
• understand how positive and negative spaces interact
• discover how to use light and dark tonality to create depth, emphasis, and mood
• add texture for visual richness
• understand how to see and create compositional balance

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In the second half of the class students will work on creating new compositions or rework past prints using design principals. 

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 Embark on a journey into the world of 3D design with our "Mastering SOLIDWORKS: Fundamentals of 3D Part Modeling" workshop. SOLIDWORKS stands as the industry standard for 3D design, and this workshop is your gateway to unlocking its vast potential. Whether you're charting a course for a STEAM career or simply eager to dive into the realm of 3D modeling, this fundamentals module is tailored for those new to 3D solid modeling.

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What to Expect

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In this hands-on four-week workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of creating 3D parametric models in SOLIDWORKS. Through a combination of engaging lectures, guided demonstrations, and hands-on tutorials, you’ll build a strong foundation in 3D modeling, culminating in the creation and 3D printing of your own part files.

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📅 Schedule: This class meets four consecutive Fridays, from September 3 - September 24, 2025 (8 total hours of instruction)

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Skills You'll Acquire:

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🔹  2D Sketching & Constraints – Learn to create fully constrained 2D sketches, the foundation of 3D solid models. Understand key sketching techniques and constraints for accurate designs.

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🔹  3D Solid Modeling – Convert 2D sketches into precise 3D models using fundamental SOLIDWORKS tools.

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🔹  Feature Editing & Refinements – Apply rounds, chamfers, and other treatment features to enhance the form and functionality of your designs.

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 Creating Hole Features – Learn how to add different hole types and understand their applications in real-world designs.

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🔹 Advanced 3D Features (Time Permitting) – Explore swept and lofted features to expand your modeling capabilities.

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Who Should Attend

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This workshop is ideal for:

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✅  Beginners who are new to 3D modeling and want to learn SOLIDWORKS.

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✅  Students, professionals, and hobbyists looking to develop technical design skills.

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✅  Anyone interested in 3D printing and parametric modeling.

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What’s Provided & Requirements

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🔹  Participants must bring a laptop with SOLIDWORKS installed.

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🔹 A limited number of laptops are available for loan—please email events@makehaven.org in advance if you need one.

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***Join us and bring your 3D design aspirations to life!

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Instructor: Matthew Burke

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=520&reset=1&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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The Coastal Camera Club will hold their first meeting of the season at the Madison Senior Center cafe on Wednesday, September 17th at 7pm. This is a 'Meet and Greet' event where we'll meet new members and talk about the activities and programs planned for the upcoming season. We will also show member's photos depicting the activities that they enjoyed doing this summer. This year we will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. All our meetings are free and open to the public. Visit our website at www.coastalcameraclub.org for information how to join and upcoming meetings and events.

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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In these 4 sessions children ages 7-11 years old learn dyeing techniques including how to mix and use colorful dyes to design their own beautiful silk scarves to give as gifts or to keep for themselves.  No previous experience necessary.

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Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting.

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In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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In collaboration again with Kulturally LIT and the Black Futures Institute, we are hosting our 3rd celebration of  Fred Hampton’s life and legacy. This year, we couldn’t do August 30, but that’s ok; anytime is a good time to celebrate freedom dreaming, revolution, and liberation. So  in lieu of this month’s Year of Radical Reading Bookclub , we invite you to join us in community… DJ, food, book giveaway, open mic (at 7pm) and more. See you here!

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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This class is designed for all levels including those who want to improve their drawing skills to those who want to continue at their own level and work on specific skills. We will work with charcoal, pencil and ink as the major drawing tools. For those who want to add color to their drawings, pastels can also be incorporated.

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If you want to know more about basic drawing skills like perspective, tonal drawing, creating structure, etc. this is the class for you. We will also investigate “the figure” studying the Masters’ figure drawings from references in books and the Internet; Rubens, Del Sarto, Michelangelo, etc.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design.

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Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation.

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In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse. NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

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Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing, oil painting, watercolors, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School, in Scarsdale, NY, and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT.

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Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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Show up for your creative self this fall with the Saturday Drawing Club. Our theme is illustrate your life! 

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Draw upon personal stories, family recipes, and favorite places while creating and learning about sequential art, with weekly prompts and materials combined with a mix of conversation, creative time, and feedback.

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

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Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

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Early learners and their families, start your weekends at the YCBA with stories that bring our exhibitions to life with imagination, wonder, and fun. This engaging 30-minute story time in our galleries features books that highlight themes and ideas in William Blake: Burning Bright. 

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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Group Meditation led by Bob Vinci in a relaxed, comfortable, open and friendly setting. First-time meditators are welcome, as are those who are experienced. The simple technique we use is always happily explained. Each session lasts an hour, but newer meditators may practice at whatever duration is comfortable. People have join us for stress reduction, self-healing, mind-sharpening, expanding consciousness and deepening spirituality, finding success with these and more! 10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.

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Video Link

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The New Haven Museum (NHM) will celebrate CT Freedom Trail Month with an event for children focusing on American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Following her escape from slavery in 1849, Tubman helped numerous others escape via the “Underground Railroad.” During the Civil War, she worked as an armed scout and spy for the Union army. She was later an activist for women’s suffrage.

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Author and educator Yvette Cole will present an unforgettable, interactive storytelling experience based on her children’s book, “Harriet’s Dinner Party.” In this multimedia presentation, children are invited to step into the world of Harriet Tubman through a video story time that brings history to life. 

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Register for this free NH250 event here.

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In Cole’s imaginative tale, a young girl enjoys dinner at Harriet Tubman’s home alongside iconic guests like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Ida B. Wells. Through music, storytelling, and sensory engagement, young audiences will learn about Harriet Tubman’s humanitarian legacy and the impact of other Black historical figures in a fun, age-appropriate way.

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Children will sing along, touch and smell themed props, and engage all five senses as they explore history in a way they’ll never forget. The program concludes with a themed activity and the opportunity to meet the author for a book signing and photo opportunity.

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Cole became interested in this topic while searching for age-appropriate books on Black historical figures for children and realized how few options were available. The lack of accessible, engaging material for younger audiences made her realize how important it is to tell the stories in a way that children can understand and connect with. “I wanted to help fill that gap by focusing on figures like Harriet Tubman, whose legacy deserves to be shared and celebrated with every generation,” Cole says.

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Cole hopes the public will gain a deeper appreciation for who Harriet Tubman was—not just as a conductor on the Underground Railroad but as a brave, selfless, and visionary leader who risked everything for the freedom of others. She explains, “I want the audience to walk away with a renewed sense of why Tubman’s story matters, especially for young people, and why it’s essential to keep her legacy alive through education, storytelling, and conversation.”

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Join a volunteer museum educator to explore one of the most original and enigmatic figures in British art. William Blake: Burning Bright features the YCBA’s extraordinary Blake holdings, including his illuminated books, watercolors, and hand-colored prints. Discover how Blake fused image and text to express radical ideas about religion, politics, and the human spirit during a time of global upheaval.

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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Experience Fritz Lang's 1927 science fiction masterpiece Metropolis like never before, reimagined with a blistering live metal score by The Silent Light. This cinematic ritual of chaos and sound will be performed one night only live at Lost in New Haven on September 20th, 2025. Tickets include a pass to the museum as well as the screening.

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About the Band: The Silent Light is a live film scoring project that performs original heavy metal soundtracks to classic silent films. Founded by composer and director Michael Formanski, the group reimagines iconic works like Metropolis, Faust, and A Page of Madness through immersive live performances that blend black metal, doom, and ambient soundscapes. The result is a visceral, cinematic experience that brings new intensity and emotional weight to century-old visuals.

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Performances feature a powerful ensemble typically including guitar, drums, and synthesizers playing in sync with the film. The Silent Light has built a growing following among fans of experimental film, underground metal, and dark fantasy, and their shows consistently draw passionate, attentive audiences. 

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will learn how to add the finishing touch to their quilts by mastering binding techniques. You’ll explore both machine and hand-sewn methods for attaching clean, professional-looking edges, with guided instruction and time to practice. This two-part class includes a follow-up “Guided Making” session, where participants can finish their binding project or bring in another sewing piece to work on alongside the instructor and fellow makers.

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***THIS WORKSHOP HAPPENS OVER TWO CONSECUTIVE SUNDAYS: SEPTEMBER 21ST & 28TH***

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What to Expect

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Students will learn how to take a finished quilt and add the final, polished edge: the binding. You’ll explore different methods of binding—both by machine and hand—and practice trimming, attaching, and finishing techniques to ensure your quilt has a clean, professional look.

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Participants are encouraged to bring their own quilt project that’s ready for binding, but sample pieces will be available for practice if needed.

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The second session (September 28th) is a Guided Making day—participants can return to complete the binding project they started in the first class or bring a different sewing or quilting project from home to work on with the support of the instructor and fellow makers.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• How to prepare quilt edges for binding

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• Techniques for creating and attaching binding strips

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• Machine and hand-finishing methods

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• Understanding binding corners and joining ends cleanly

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What’s Provided

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• Binding materials (or bring your own preferred fabric)

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• Sewing machines and hand-sewing tools

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• Practice quilt samples for those without a project

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• Step-by-step instruction and support across both sessions

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Who Should Attend

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This class is ideal for beginner to intermediate quilters who want to learn or strengthen their quilt-binding skills. Whether you’re finishing your first quilt or adding polish to an ongoing project, this two-part workshop will guide you through the process and provide space for continued support.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No specific prerequisites. Participants are encouraged to bring a quilt that is ready for binding (quilt top, batting, and backing already assembled), but practice materials will also be available. Basic sewing machine familiarity is helpful. All tools and safety instructions will be provided during class.

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This is a two-part class: September 21st (instruction) and September 28th (guided making)

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Instructor: Ashley Zdeb

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Public Ticket: $81.00

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MakeHaven Members (active): $60.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=537&reset=1&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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Your  Host & Featured Poet:  Fred Gerhard – Motorman and Poet

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There’s nothing else like it: poetry performed on a living piece of history, with sunlight streaming through century-old windows and the gentle rumble of the tracks underscoring every word. Join us for an afternoon where rails and verse move in harmony.

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Step aboard a vintage trolley for a one-of-a-kind afternoon where history and poetry travel the same track.

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The  Shore Line Trolley Museum , home to the nation’s oldest continuously operating trolley line, welcomes you to a  Poetry Slam on the Rails. As the trolley glides along its scenic route, the rhythm of the rails will set the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of spoken word and community connection.

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Your guide for the ride is  Fred Gerhard,  both a motorman at the museum and an accomplished poet. Gerhard’s writing blends the everyday with the lyrical, offering glimpses of quiet beauty, shifting landscapes, and the fleeting moments that make life vivid. His readings, paired with the movement of the trolley, transform the ride into a traveling stage for reflection and creativity.

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What to Expect:

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• A  rolling poetry slam  aboard a historic trolley.
• Featured readings  by Fred Gerhard.
• Open-mic opportunities  for guests to share their own work.
• A welcoming atmosphere where history, community, and art come together.

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There is no admission fee for this event, please consider a donation to the museum so that we can keep arts and culture events alive in our community.

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Join our Student Guides to learn more about In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. Each tour is created by a Student Guide to explore a specific theme in the museum’s collection. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitors Service Desk

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A free, fun-filled event where folks can test drive a variety of EV models, take an e-bike for a spin, learn about new affordable and convenient ride/bike share programs, and chat with EV owners and experts about what it’s like to go electric.

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Enjoy free food and family-friendly activities, enter raffles for a chance to win great prizes (including an e-bike!), check out local vendors, and connect with the community.

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Aiming to spread awareness of EVs to underserved communities, this event is a part of National Drive Electric Month and Sun Day, a nationwide day of action to celebrate the power of clean energy.

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Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the power of induction heat. In this hands-on class, you’ll shape heated steel into a custom piece of your own design—choose between a decorative wand or a functional BBQ fork.

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What to Expect:

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• Learn how to cut, taper, twist, bend, and shape steel using traditional forging techniques
• Get an introduction to the science and process of induction heating
• Design and create a piece with guidance from an experienced instructor
• All materials and reference images will be provided

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Class Details:

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• Limited to 4 participants to ensure individual attention
• No experience needed—perfect for beginners
• All tools, materials, and safety gear included

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What to Bring:

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• Closed-toe shoes
• Long pants (jeans or work pants; no leggings or synthetic fabrics)
• A breathable, natural-fiber shirt (avoid synthetics, as the forge gets hot)

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Whether you’re new to blacksmithing or looking to build on your skills, this workshop is a great place to start. You’ll leave with a finished project and a deeper understanding of the forging process.

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Instructor: Ken Cotrona

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $127.00

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MakeHaven Members: $108.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=548&reset=1&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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A photo collage exhibition by artist, Rashmi Talpade

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In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.

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Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life.

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Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns. Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading. Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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Dates: Tuesdays: Sept. 16, 23; 30; October 7, 15

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Learn how William Bullock, a naturalist and museum proprietor, drew on his innovative displays and showman’s flair when presenting his Exhibition, called Modern Mexico to early nineteenth-century Londoners. This catalogue documents the natural history specimens and cultural artifacts that Bullock collected in Mexico during a significant turning point in the Mexican War of Independence. 

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Preregistration is required for this program. Please contact ycba.studyroom@yale.edu to register. 

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To learn more, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/research-action-catalogue-exhibition-called-modern-mexico

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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In this fun and creative class, young artists will learn how to make one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of monotype techniques. We’ll explore how to work with water based inks to create colorful, expressive artwork that can’t be repeated—each print is a surprise!

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Students will experiment with texture, layering, and mark-making while learning the basics of printmaking in a playful, supportive environment. A field trip to the Yale Art Gallery is included to spark inspiration and show printmaking in action!

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The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.

​

Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life.

​

Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns. Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading. Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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In these four drawing sessions children, ages 7-11, learn the Seven Lines of Design to get comfortable observing lines and patterns in their environments and then designing with them.  One session will take their newfound line/pattern experiences into the world of Zentangle learning 12-15 basic “tangles” or unique patterns which they will draw on tiles. Copies of the book: Zentangle Basics is provided for reference. In the third session, children engage in a still life project. They learn to draw several objects using contour lines or the simple outline of an object. These drawings are cut-out and then arranged on paper to compose a still life. This class is inspired by the collages of Picasso, the paper-cuts of Matisse and the still life paintings of Cezanne. The final session prepares children for the October painting classes. They study Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh discussing his brushstrokes, lines and movement. They will use their previous study of lines and patterns for the crescent moon, stars, ghosts and wind adding a bonfire and pumpkins to celebrate the season.  All materials included. See photos for samples of projects described.

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Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher. That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven. Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School. During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As Far As The Eye Can See a school-wide art exhibit.

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Since her retirement in 2016, she has been attending numerous art exhibits and installations locally and in NYC, specifically Frida Kahlo’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Art Museum which led her to create Frida- inspired floral headpieces. In 2017 she started The Kindness Rock art installation at the Branford Festival.

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Sharon is an artist who believes that art can heal your soul. In 2022 she sold her headpieces at the Ukrainian Roman Catholic church for the benefit of Ukraine’s War effort and donated 5 Ukrainian Strong “Petals for Peace” paintings to raise additional funds. These paintings were showcased on Channel 8 news.

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In addition to her headpieces, Sharon works in mixed-media, crafts, collage, and watercolor landscape en plein air. Sharon’s artwork has been exhibited at City-Wide Open Studios, The ARTS Council, Calligraphers Guild, and is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects.

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Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week.

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This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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In these 4 sessions children ages 7-11 years old learn dyeing techniques including how to mix and use colorful dyes to design their own beautiful silk scarves to give as gifts or to keep for themselves.  No previous experience necessary.

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Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting.

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In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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Group Meditation led by Bob Vinci in a relaxed, comfortable, open and friendly setting. First-time meditators are welcome, as are those who are experienced. The simple technique we use is always happily explained. Each session lasts an hour, but newer meditators may practice at whatever duration is comfortable. People have join us for stress reduction, self-healing, mind-sharpening, expanding consciousness and deepening spirituality, finding success with these and more! 10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.

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Watch our video here.

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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This class is designed for all levels including those who want to improve their drawing skills to those who want to continue at their own level and work on specific skills. We will work with charcoal, pencil and ink as the major drawing tools. For those who want to add color to their drawings, pastels can also be incorporated.

​

If you want to know more about basic drawing skills like perspective, tonal drawing, creating structure, etc. this is the class for you. We will also investigate “the figure” studying the Masters’ figure drawings from references in books and the Internet; Rubens, Del Sarto, Michelangelo, etc.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design.

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Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation.

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In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse. NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

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Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing, oil painting, watercolors, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School, in Scarsdale, NY, and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT.

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Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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The 2025-2026 Schola Cantorum season begins with the much-loved setting of Jesu, meine freude (BWV 227) by J.S. Bach. The program also includes Domine, salvum fac Regem (Dieterich Buxtehude), O lieber, Herre Gott (Heinrich   Schütz) and Selig sind die Toten (Heinrich Schütz).

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Free and open to the public.

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View event page

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This event will not be livestreamed, but will be recorded and made available to view online afterward.

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There will also be a free pre-concert talk at Christ Church prior to the concert. View details.

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Contact: Jeff Hazewinkel

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Schola Cantorum is a chamber choir that performs sacred music from the sixteenth century to the present day in concert settings and choral services around the world. It is sponsored by Yale Institute of Sacred Music and led by interim conductor Stefan Parkman. Masaaki Suzuki is the ensemble’s principal guest conductor. Open by audition to students from all departments and professional schools across Yale University, the choir has a special interest in historically informed performance practice, often in collaboration with instrumentalists from Juilliard415.

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Join us in celebration of Johnisha Matthews Levi,  who is coming to the space to discuss her stirring new memoir,[Number's Up: Cracking the Code of an American Family](https://possiblefuturesbooks.com/item/BYHrBGnWD-paURba10nSw)_, which recounts how public policy has directly disrupted Black institutions and communities, including her own family. Johnisha will be in conversation with Ferentz Lafargue.

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More about the book:

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For four decades, Johnisha Matthews Levi believed a conventional story about her birth, picturing her happy parents at the hospital together. While sorting through her late mother's belongings, however, she discovered a document indicating that her father was instead serving time in Lorton Correctional Complex. This revelation, along with rumors about an FBI investigation of her deceased parents' "private business," leads Levi to unearth the hidden history of her family. She ties this story to public policy, demonstrating how state lottery legalization and the War on Drugs disrupted the Black institutions and communities in Washington, DC.

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Levi's stirring memoir centers on her brilliant but troubled father, a Black World War II radioman who, facing economic barriers after his naval service, reinvents himself as a "numbers man" for an underground gambling operation. The job enables John Matthews to provide for his loved ones and to achieve a level of success far beyond his childhood dreams in the impoverished Jim Crow South. In the process, he becomes an indirect target of law enforcement.

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By examining the circumstances of her father's incarceration, Levi explores how multiple generations of the Matthews family have been haunted by the specter of violence against Black people. Number's Up offers a unique but quintessentially American story of survival through ingenuity as it asks: Is forgiveness the sole means of moving forward?

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More about Johnisha:

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Born and raised in Washington, DC, Johnisha Matthews Levi (she/her) brings a critical eye to her writing based on her experiences as a development professional for social impact nonprofits, a former litigation attorney, and a culinarian. She graduated from Harvard University, New York University School of Law, and Johnson & Wales University. Her writing has appeared in Yes! Media, Wildsam, the kitchn, and Northern Virginia Magazine. She currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Jon. Number’s Up is her first book.

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More about Farentz:

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Ferentz Lafargue is an Asssociate Dean Residential College Life, Yale College, Director Mellon Mays and Edward A. Bouchet Undergraduate Fellowship Programs at Yale University. Dean Lafargue earned his PhD in African American and American Studies here at Yale and his teaching on nineteenth and post-twentieth century African American and Caribbean Literature and Culture. He is the author of Songs in the Key of My Life. His writing has appeared in such venues as 215 Magazine(link is external), Americas Quarterly(link is external), The Huffington Post(link is external), Next American City(link is external), Social Science Research Council(link is external) and Social Text: Periscope(link is external).

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William Blake was a picture maker and a storyteller. Find inspiration in the exhibition William Blake: Burning Bright to tell stories through drawing, writing, and collage. 

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About “Exploring-art-ism”

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This free program is for families with children aged five to twelve with autism or other sensory processing differences. Participants engage with artwork in the galleries and create a hands-on project in a museum classroom. Fun for parents, caregivers, siblings, and other relatives, too! Registration required. 

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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Join our Student Guides to learn more about In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. Each tour is created by a Student Guide to explore a specific theme in the museum’s collection. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitors Service Desk

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4:00 - 6:00 PM: BACA Gallery in Branford: Relax over afternoon refreshments and see works by BACA Gallery artists painted in the style of Dutch Post Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh. Free

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2:00 - 4:00 PM Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford: Film - Academy Award- winning biographical film "At Eternity's Gate," about Van Gogh in his final years. Free. Register at https://events.blackstonelibrary.org/event/at-eternitys-gate-movie-screening-23694

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Embark on your woodworking journey with A Cut(ting Board) Above the Rest, where the art of crafting meets the practicality of creating a custom, handmade piece. Whether you're new to woodworking or looking to elevate your kitchen game, this introductory class led by Akeera is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.

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What to Expect:

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In this hands-on class, Akeera will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting your very own cutting board. Learn the essential skills of woodworking as you gain hands-on experience with a planer, table saw, chop saw, and sander. Discover the art of finishing as you apply mineral oil to bring out the natural beauty of your creation.

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Workshop Highlights:

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• Tool Mastery: Gain proficiency in using essential woodworking tools, including the planer, table saw, chop saw, and sander.
• Hands-On Crafting: Roll up your sleeves and delve into the art of woodworking, creating your own custom cutting board under expert guidance.
• Finishing Flourish: Learn the finishing touches as you apply mineral oil to enhance the aesthetics and durability of your handmade cutting board.
• Safety First: Experience woodworking in a safe and supervised environment with provided safety goggles and materials.

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Safety First:

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• Closed-Toe Shoes: Wear closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from potential hazards such as falling objects or splinters.
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• Avoid Loose Items: Secure loose items like jewelry, hoodie strings, and any dangling accessories to prevent them from getting caught in machinery.
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• Dress Appropriately: Choose clothing that covers your arms and legs to minimize exposure to wood dust and other workshop materials.
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• Safety Goggles: Safety goggles will be provided, but if you have your own pair, feel free to bring them for a customized fit.
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No Experience Necessary:

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This class welcomes participants of all experience levels, making it an excellent opportunity for woodworking enthusiasts who may initially feel intimidated or those who prefer structured learning.

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Lunch Break:

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Enjoy a scheduled break roughly halfway through the class for lunch, providing a moment to recharge and connect with fellow woodworking enthusiasts. (Lunch is not included with the workshop, but there are many excellent options within a few blocks of MakeHaven in all directions.)

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Instructor: Akeera Peterkin

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Public Ticket $115.00

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MakeHaven Members: $98.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=543&reset=1&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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In this festive fall sewing class, students will learn basic skills like hand stitching, embroidery, and how to use a sewing machine. We’ll design and sew original costumes—for yourself, a pet, a doll, or anyone you choose—perfect for Halloween or any dress-up occasion.

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No store-bought ideas here—bring your imagination and get creative! Fabric scraps will be provided, but students are welcome to bring textiles from home to reuse and recycle.

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Let’s get stitching and bring your ideas to life!

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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 Galapagos Islands Trip Inspires September Exhibit at City Gallery

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Inspired by a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands, artist Sheila Kaczmarek has created a mesmerizing collection of new mixed media and clay work for the September exhibit at City Gallery. INVISIBLE SHORES will be on view from September 5 - September 28, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, September 14: 3 - 5 pm. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12pm - 4 pm, or by appointment. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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In this workshop, celebrate fall and harvest time by learning to craft four Autumn cards for friends and family. Learn to use water coloring and explore card layout and composition. Take home a detailed instruction workshop sheet, list of supplies, information about the techniques and photos of the card/s. To make more cards at home, you will receive a kit which will include white cardstock, die cut pieces, coordinating colored cardstock and any other supplies needed to make cards on your own. All cards made in the workshop include envelopes.

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Introducing Nancy Souza, a teacher, mixed media artist and crafter. Creating unique cards and paper projects using a variety of techniques, colorful cardstock and card layouts including inks, stencils, collage, upcycled vintage items, and more. Souza is a certified teacher, teaching at the elementary & high school levels and graduate level courses at Sacred Heart University Griswold High School campus, including her 6th Year post graduate level.

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Twenty-six years ago, a teaching colleague suggested Nancy sign up for a local card making class and the rest is history. It’s been an interesting and rewarding crafting journey both taking classes, sharing with crafting friends and teaching fellow crafters. Souza is a proud Certified Educator, completing 85 cards/projects posted on her Blog and a virtual class demo. Now she is creating samples for Altenew using new release items…and of course, her favorite color is glitter!

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Souza’s work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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Zentangle turns drawings into artistic designs while reducing stress and improving focus. Learning Zentangle improves manual dexterity and problem solving to turn mistakes into creative positives. No previous Zentangle experience is necessary.

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In this class create several Zentangle “Tiles”. Tiles are usually square 4×4 smooth white cardstock.

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Learn to draw specific “ tangles” or unique patterns on the tiles. Copies of Zentangle books will be provided for inspiration as well as colored pencils and assorted permanent markers. Learn circular and free-form shaped “tangles” experimenting with your favorite colors when ready. As class progresses you create your own “tangles” based on 5 of your favorite activities.

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The final class focuses on finishing your 16×24 inch painting on canvas, drawing your “tangles” with permanent markers and highlighting areas with other mixed media. Your finished painting will be your own Zentangle Abstract Self Portrait!!

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Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher. That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven. Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School. During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As Far As The Eye Can See a school-wide art exhibit.

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Since her retirement in 2016, she has been attending numerous art exhibits and installations locally and in NYC, specifically Frida Kahlo’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Art Museum which led her to create Frida- inspired floral headpieces. In 2017 she started The Kindness Rock art installation at the Branford Festival.

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Sharon is an artist who believes that art can heal your soul. In 2022 she sold her headpieces at the Ukrainian Roman Catholic church for the benefit of Ukraine’s War effort and donated 5 Ukrainian Strong “Petals for Peace” paintings to raise additional funds. These paintings were showcased on Channel 8 news.

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In addition to her headpieces, Sharon works in mixed-media, crafts, collage, and watercolor landscape en plein air. Sharon’s artwork has been exhibited at City-Wide Open Studios, The ARTS Council, Calligraphers Guild, and is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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Join our Student Guides to learn more about In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. Each tour is created by a Student Guide to explore a specific theme in the museum’s collection. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitors Service Desk

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an in-depth tour of the museum’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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 Strengthening the Line That Connect Us – The Shore Line Trolley Museum Annual Fundraising Dinner

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Celebrating the Branford Electric Railway 125th Anniversary

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September 28 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT

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Join us for an elegant and heartfelt celebration honoring 125 years of service and connection through the Branford Electric Railway. This special evening at The Woodwinds in Branford promises an inspiring blend of dining, dancing, and community spirit. Enjoy an hors d’oeuvres reception, gourmet buffet dinner featuring a prime-rib carving station, wine, soft drinks, dessert and much more – all while celebrating the history, legacy, and ongoing vitality of our beloved trolley line.

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The highlight of the afternoon will be a keynote address by  Jane Bouley , Branford Town Historian, a revered local historian whose decades-long research has profoundly shaped our understanding of Branford’s past. From her comprehensive two-volume work on Branford’s Center Cemetery to her authoritative book The Civil War Soldiers of Branford, Connecticut, North Branford and Northford, Jane’s storytelling uniquely brings to life the people and places that connect us across time

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This event is more than a milestone, it’s a celebration of community, continuity, and the links that span generations. Through dining, dancing, and shared stories, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving the legacy and spirit of the Shore Line Trolley for the next 125 years and beyond.

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Celebrate history, community, and connection— Strengthening the Line That Connects Us!

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Recent Works by Laura Prete and Soraya Hutchinson

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The Amara Piano Trio, formed at The Juilliard School, will perform works of Mozart, Shostakovich, and Beethoven. The trio are Gold Prize winners at the 2024 Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition, and was formed in the summer of 2023 at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival. For the past two years, the trio has been part of Juilliard’s Honors Chamber Music Program, performing at Lincoln Center and premiering new works in collaboration with composers. Passionate about building community through music, the Amara Trio is dedicated to sharing the joy of chamber music with diverse audiences. They regularly visit hospitals and retirement homes across New York and New Jersey, using their music to uplift and connect.

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New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

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Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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Take your watercolor skills to the next level! Designed for students with prior introductory watercolor experience, this course dives deeper into technique, style, and creative expression. Working from photographic references, you’ll dive into composition, mood, and the unique qualities of watercolor as a medium. Each session includes a guided demonstration by the instructor, followed by dedicated time for painting and individual feedback.

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Note: Prior watercolor experience is required. 

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Please see list of supplies for students to bring below.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Explore the shapes and patterns of the natural world through the art of papercutting.

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Students will learn to design and cut original compositions using freehand techniques with precision tools and fine scissors. Beginning with simple forms and gradually advancing in complexity, all work is created at a manageable 5 x 7″ scale. Finished papercuts are assembled into a hand-crafted softcover book featuring framed pockets to hold and display the artwork. A reusable page template allows for flexible expansion. The final result will be a beautifully bound collection of intricate, personal designs.

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We will also take a field trip to a local professional paper cutter’s studio and gallery for a demonstration.

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This is a course for both beginners and those with some experience. Many of the basic skills of bookbinding will be taught including measuring, cutting, folding, and gluing.

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Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored practice session a week.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org

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Looking for a place to practice reading tarot or Oracle for others? This would be a great event for you.

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This sharing circle is for tarot or oracle newbies, and enthusiasts. veterans are welcome to join too. You would gain practice giving and receiving tarot readings with other participants.

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This a safe and encouraging place to help you build your skills and Confident.

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Fee is $10.00 for each Monday

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Run by Debbie Page Tarot Card Reader and Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan Tarot Card Reader & Teacher

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For more info email rosallykaplan@gmail.com

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https://www.facebook.com/Autumnsage11/

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This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash, or check.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to take advantage of this.

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.

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Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life.

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Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns. Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading. Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used.

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Material list available upon registration.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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Dates: Tuesdays: Sept. 16, 23; 30; October 7, 15

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In this fun and creative class, young artists will learn how to make one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of monotype techniques. We’ll explore how to work with water based inks to create colorful, expressive artwork that can’t be repeated—each print is a surprise!

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