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Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters

Saturday, November 23 10 — 10:45 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises […]

Heckscher WILD!

Intermediate Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries

To the galleries we go! For this intermediate art class, students will be led around the galleries to sketch what they see. Inspired by the art around them, students will […]

Mattatuck Museum

Adult Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries

To the galleries we go! For this art class, join a group as we sketch our way around the galleries. All experience levels are welcome to take part in this […]

Mattatuck Museum

Workshop & Discussion: A History of Altars across the AfroDiaspora

Artist and visual storyteller Arvia Walker, whose altar entitled “Sacred” is on view in the exhibition, will lead a discussion on the history and significance of altar-making in AfroDiasporic cultures, […]

Fairfield University Art Museum

Behind the Ballet at Hill-Stead

Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols – a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This […]

Hill-Stead Museum

Behind the Ballet at Hill-Stead

Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols – a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This […]

Hill-Stead Museum

American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art […]

American Mural Project

Baking Bond: Parent & Child Dinosaur Cookie Decorating-FULL

Calling all baker/artist dynamic duos! Our popular parent+child cookie decorating class is back, this time with a dino-mite twist! Led by Alison from Bella’s Sweet Treats, you and your child […]

Knobloch Family Farmhouse

Teen Time

$10 Per Person Hang out with your friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies […]

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