Author Talk With Mathew Duman: “The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture From Ten American Colleges & Universities Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor and a host of … Continue reading
Chef Pam Lillis Friday April 26th, 6:30 to 10:00PM I have always loved Indian food. Full of spice, a little heat (or a lot- depending) and an easy thing to … Continue reading
Evening at the Lay House-Early American Cocktail Tasting Tavern Night April 27th | Programs at 6:00pm & 8:00pm The last Tavern Night for the season! This night features an Early … Continue reading
Mokume Gane is a Japanese metalworking technique in which thin layers of variously colored metals are fused together, then distorted and ground down to reveal a beautiful pattern. Polymer artists, … Continue reading
In these classes learn or review the steps of using transparent watercolor such as building up color from light to dark, painting flat washes, graded washes, layering transparent washes, and … Continue reading
FILLS QUICKLY! Adult painting sessions for intermediate, advanced and beginner levels. Artists work from reference photos (yours or supplied - primarily landscape or still life). Regular painting demonstrations and the … Continue reading
Connecticut River Artisans is happy to begin our 2019 "Artist of the Month" series with Sally Rothenhaus, a photographer and maker whose specialty is "Art for Outdoor Living". A long-time professional … Continue reading
Use painted watercolor paper to make a square or rectangular basket. Instructor will pre-paint the paper with fun colors so participants will have a variety of papers to choose from. … Continue reading
These cute little gourd ornaments are great for hanging in a window, giving as a gift, or saving for yourself as a unique tree ornament. Participants will learn to design … Continue reading
The focus of this workshop is making cards and other larger pieces suitable for framing and gift giving. All pieces made in the workshop will have a summer theme using … Continue reading
This summer give yourself and friends an original work of art. Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, alcohol, Dawn dish … Continue reading
Participants are introduced to the sustainable process of printing leaves onto fabric also referred to as contact or bundling printing. Images are extracted from plants and transferred to fabric through … Continue reading
The upcoming show at the Essex Art Association is an Open Exhibition and welcomes all area artists to submit up to two pieces of artwork for display. This type of … Continue reading
Onrust is a 53' gaff rigged and auxillary engine powered replica of Adriaen block’s vessel - one of the first western style ships built in the new world, and the … Continue reading
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Community Music School are partnering again for the seventh year under the umbrella of their performing arts summer camp, “Kate’s Camp for Kids,” … Continue reading
July Fashion Camps Arts Center Killingworth Fashion Week One, Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2019 (9-5:30pm) for ages 11-15. Mornings are spent working with a professional illustrator learning to draw the fashion … Continue reading
Dive into our fun and inspiring summer nature art camp! July 22-26, 2019 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) for ages 7-11. Explore sketching floral and landscape drawing as you create a diverse selection … Continue reading
The Myths and Legends exhibit explores centuries of folklore that have defined the Connecticut River Valley region. Discover some of the extraordinary legends from the Connecticut River Valley and learn … Continue reading
Spectrum Gallery and Store of Centerbrook, Connecticut presents Birds, Bugs and Their Flowers, its latest exhibit which celebrates the richness of the season with new and original artwork featuring interactions … Continue reading
Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout and Deep River Historical Society Curator Rhonda Forristall and explore the Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River. The tour will highlight the legend … Continue reading
The Essex Art Association is holding its second juried exhibit of the 2019 Season. The theme for this exhibition is “Converge.” Our exhibition chair, Lee Bardenheuer explained the theme this … Continue reading
Design and garden store Lloyd and Ida celebrates summer and the beauty of the hummingbird. Come and see the transformation of the entire store into a bird extravaganza. Featuring a … Continue reading
Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout on a morning sail on the Onrust. Discover the Myths and Legends of the Connecticut River Valley and enjoy the sights of the … Continue reading
Tracey S. Koff is Connecticut River Artisans Artist of the Month for August 2019 Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative’s Artisan of the Month for August is Tracey Stephan Koff. Tracey has … Continue reading
Community Music School will be offering a unique drumming workshop for beginners this summer on August 17, 2019 from 1 to 3 pm. Open to children and adult in our … Continue reading
Essex Art Association's Late Summer 2019 Open Exhibition - "The Space Between" The last exhibit of the Essex Art Association's gallery season is an Open Exhibition and welcomes all area … Continue reading
Community Music School will be offering its unique Ukulele Workshop for Beginners again this summer on August 24, 2018 from 1 to 3 pm. This workshop sold out quickly last … Continue reading
Essex Paint and Sip is hosting a "Paint and Plant" Night in Essex Village! Participants will paint a custom design on a flower pot and then plant flowers in that … Continue reading
This is a group show for artists and artisans participating in the Juried Madison Green Autumn Arts Festival on October 12th and 13th. Only artists participating in the Madison Arts … Continue reading
An Art-Filled Weekend with Live Music on the Madison Green The Arts Center Killingworth returns to the Madison Connecticut Town Green to present its Annual Autumn Outdoor Arts Festival on … Continue reading
Scarecrow FestiFall Press Release As the Essex Scarecrow Festival’s outdoor movie showing in the Essex Town Park is coming up, there have been concerns about the festival regarding the possibility … Continue reading
Every Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoons. Guests can produce their own works of art while guided by the skilled hands of one of the many local artists on … Continue reading
Witch Trials, the XYZ Bandit, Madam Sherri and more. ALL NEW stories based on Connecticut River Valley Myths and Legends! Ghost tours depart every twenty minutes beginning at 6:00 pm … Continue reading
The Mystic Seaport Museum is the only U.S. venue for this milestone exhibition of almost 100 of J.M.W. Turner's watercolor masterpieces from the collection of the Tate Museum in London. … Continue reading
Join Roy E. Kilgard, Wesleyan University Associate Professor of the Practice in Astronomy, on a celestial navigation journey beginning in England in the 1600s up through the mid-20th century. Kilgard integrates … Continue reading
Today Americans depend on trade with China for many of the consumer goods that make our lives comfortable. The English Puritans who settled the Connecticut Valley in the 17th century … Continue reading
The artists of the Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative would like to invite one and all to our Holiday Reception. Celebrate with us before the “Holiday Frenzy” takes hold. Join us … Continue reading
We all celebrate in different ways for many occasions, including various holidays, births, anniversaries, weddings or just because we’re happy! We are calling for abstract and representation art in all … Continue reading
Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest Holiday show: Let’s Celebrate! (Nov 22-Jan 12) with original artwork and fine crafts that explore ways we celebrate for many … Continue reading
Shop & Stroll at the 15th Biennial Holiday House Tour in Historic Essex Presented by the Essex River Valley Auxiliary of the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT … Continue reading
Steve Cryan’s family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back on track at the Connecticut River Museum for its 26th year! A fully operational 26 foot train layout, tugboat and … Continue reading
Begin the new year with a new exhibition at Spectrum Gallery: Appreciating the Everyday. Explore original artwork that showcases the imagery of daily events and objects that while we may … Continue reading
The Connecticut River Artisans Co-op is hosting an OPEN HOUSE for artists! f you are a Connecticut artist and looking for a new venue to showcase your work, we could … Continue reading
Mah Jong is a fascinating game that originated in China and was adopted by Americans in the 1920s. It is a game for 4 people played with beautifully carved Chinese … Continue reading
Each winter as the temperature dips below freezing, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing … Continue reading
A Place Called Hope, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization, offers visitors a chance to see several species of majestic raptors up close, including a Bald Eagle. Come to learn about … Continue reading
Understanding Your Best Friend with Phil Klein, Certified Dog Listener Phil Klein will present a kind methodology for gaining your dog's cooperation based on its instincts at the Essex Library … Continue reading
