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ANCIENT POTTERY TECHNIQUES MADE MODERN [Saturdays, July 27th & August 10th]
Instructor: Matin Malikzada Saturdays, July 27 & August 10, 2024 9 AM – 12 PM Members: $112.50 Non-Members: $125 Master the art of centering and throwing large-scale pieces. Designed for advanced wheel throwers, participants will work with internationally recognized, 7th-generation Afghan master potter, Matin Malikzada, to create one large ceramic piece over the course […]
Family Fun Dayz: Harry Potter Day
Celebrate an extension of Waterbury’s Harry Potter Day with a magical Saturday full of art activities, a magic show, and other fun events and activities, including a scavenger hunt and fortune telling! COST $10.00 per Adult $20.00 per Family Register Here Support provided by American Savings Foundation
Harry Potter Night (After Hours- 21+)
Harry Potter Night After Hours (21+) * Experience the wonder and enchantment of the wizarding world at The MATT’s exclusive after-hours event, an adult-only Harry Potter Night! This magical evening promises to transport you to Hogwarts with an array of themed activities and delights. Sip on specially crafted boozy potions and indulge in bewitching treats. […]
Summer @AMP: Dabble in Art
Kids with an appetite for creative play will find oodles of fun-filled art adventures indoors and out at Dabble. Open-ended projects will spark their imagination, and kids will dive into various mediums using lots of tactile materials. Guided by their teaching artist, kids will create artwork—both outdoors and indoors—and experiment with many techniques. In this […]
Junior Curator: Summer Session 3-FULL
Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be […]
Solar System & The Night Sky Planetarium Show
Take a trip around the solar system in our planetarium! Learn about our planets and some of the more common constellations. No strollers allowed. Please, no light up shoes allowed in planetarium. Limited to 20 people. All participants must have a ticket. Walk-in tickets may be available depending on registration. Members: $5/participantNon-Members: $8/participant Ages […]
Solar System & The Night Sky Planetarium Show
Take a trip around the solar system in our planetarium! Learn about our planets and some of the more common constellations. No strollers allowed. Please, no light up shoes allowed in planetarium. Limited to 20 people. All participants must have a ticket. Walk-in tickets may be available depending on registration. Members: $5/participantNon-Members: $8/participant Ages […]
In a Pickle
Learn some easy recipes for refrigerator and quick pickles for your summer pantry! Pickling isn’t just for cukes, but we’ll certainly use some of them in addition to pickling beans. And, in honor of upcoming National Watermelon Day, you’ll also take home a recipe for pickled watermelon rinds! All materials will be provided and participants […]
Nights Out: Masterclass with Alan Pastrana
Spend an evening with master airbrush artist Alan Pastrana, whose work is currently on view as part of this season’s exhibition, Under Pressure: Painting with Air. Alan will share his artistic process and demonstrate his unique airbrush painting techniques. Raised in the 80s and 90s during the birth of Hip Hop and graffiti art, Pastrana […]