Photographing People Outdoors (Even in Winter) Workshop This workshop focuses on how to create unique portraits of people outside even in Winter Topics covered include: working in aperture priority mode, … Continue reading
Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village on Sunday, January 28th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year. "Essex Ed", a larger-than-life ground … Continue reading
Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village, Essex CT on Sunday, January 27th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year. … Continue reading
Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street in Centerbrook and 179 Flanders Road in East Lyme, welcomes the general public to enjoy a variety of music programming during Free … Continue reading
Build upon your already innate skills as an artist. Yes, you are an artist! In this class we explore the elements of art such as line, color, shape, space, movement, … Continue reading
Learn to make an assortment of things out of polymer clay, from 2 Dimensional portraits to 3-Dimensional miniature sculptures. In this class we will explore color, texture, techniques, tools and … Continue reading
Look through magazines, old picture books to find your image. Once you find a subject of interest have a large color print made of your image and bring it to … Continue reading
In this class for beginning watercolor artists, learn the steps of using transparent watercolor such as building up color from light to dark, painting flat washes, graded washes, layering transparent … Continue reading
Bring Your Family to the Library Day will include a books sale focused on kids and young adult material including books, dvds and games. Great prices!! Essex Library, 33 West … Continue reading
Fluid Painting - a Dirty Pour Valentine Workshop This year give your Valentine an original work of art. Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain … Continue reading
Community Music School will present their third annual Taste of Italy fundraiser with a lively game of Italian cheese rolling on February 9, 2019 at Angelini Wine in Centerbrook. Event … Continue reading
Real Simple columnist and Professional Organizer Ellen Madere returns to the Essex Library on Saturday, February 9 at 1:30pm to offer best tips and guidance on how to rein in … Continue reading
Don’t throw those holiday candy wrappers away! Repurpose them into a Sweet Valentine for someone you love. To get you started, we’ll paint a watercolor background on a 4 inch x … Continue reading
Centerbrook Architects Lecture Series: Connecticut Architecture The Essex Library is honored to announce the eleventh year of its lecture series in collaboration with and sponsored by Centerbrook Architects. Kicking it … Continue reading
Essex Winter Series 2019 Season Midiri Brothers Sextet with special guest Jeff Barnhart The phenomenal Midiri Brothers bring their swinging sextet to EWS in a concert featuring the music of … Continue reading
Avast! Don’t miss the Swashbuckling Party at the Connecticut River Museum 6:30-10:00 pm “Arr” you in? Come down and show us your swagger on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 6:30 … Continue reading
Transform fabric into a unique work of art. Learn to thread paint with your sewing machine. You will be instructed in how to free motion quilt, determine stitch length, thread … Continue reading
Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises Now through Sunday, March 17th There is still time to get out on the Connecticut River aboard the RiverQuest! Cruises run from the Connecticut River Museum … Continue reading
Reception and Exhibit Opening Time Passages, featuring work by artists whose pieces depict the passage of time conceptually or thematically. Opens Friday, January 25 with a Reception (6:30-9pm) and runs … Continue reading
Knife Skills 101- Vegan: Master the most important tool in your kitchen Tuesday March 5th, 6:30 to 10:00PM Chef Terry Walters Nobody chops more vegetables than those following a vegan … Continue reading
Food and travel writer Mike Urban, free illustrated talk on best places to go for seafood this summer, 7 p.m. March 7, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on New … Continue reading
Harbors of Refuge: Beauty in the Natural World, An Exhibition of Photography by Stanley M. Kolber MARCH 8 Through APRIL 21 Join us as our third-floor gallery transforms into Harbors … Continue reading
Community Music School will be offering a new take on music technology this spring, “Music Technology for your Creative Projects Workshop”, to be held on March 9, 2019 from 9:30 … Continue reading
Each year in Essex, Connecticut, around the middle of March, everyone gets to be Irish for a day. The Eighth Annual Essex go Bragh Irish Parade & Festival will be … Continue reading
2nd ANNUAL BEERFEST! When? Saturday, March 9th! 1-4PM! Where? Essex Steam Train! Click here to purchase tickets.
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, singer and guitarist Jeff Snow will put on a concert of Celtic music at the Essex Library at 7 p.m. on March 12. … Continue reading
Sculpting with Spirit for Ages 9-11 Learn how to create fun 3 Dimensional objects using paper maché, mixed media, and found objects. In this class we will explore form, structure, … Continue reading
Sculpting with Spirit for Ages 9-11 Learn how to create fun 3 Dimensional objects using paper maché, mixed media, and found objects. In this class we will explore form, structure, … Continue reading
William Hosley, former curator and exhibition developer at the Wadsworth Atheneum, will present the innovation and history of design of Connecticut furniture in an illustrated lecture at the Essex Library … Continue reading
CLEAN FOOD Fermentation Workshop Tuesday April 16th, 6:00 to 9:00PM Terry Walters Cultivating Nutrition, Taste and Good Health This hands-on fermentation workshop will empower you with knowledge and know-how to … Continue reading
Essex Winter Series 2019 Season New Haven Symphony Orchestra with Violinist Tai Murray An inspiring talent with a silky and sweet tone from even the highest registers of her instrument, … Continue reading
Evening at the Lay House- Beer and Ale Tasting Tavern Night March 22nd | Programs at 6:00pm & 8:00pm The Connecticut River Museum’s historic Lay House is transformed into a … Continue reading
Do you think you Know Stuff? Then come to a fundraiser to benefit Ivoryton Library -- WhatTrivia! -- at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Centerbrook Meeting House. Contestants will … Continue reading
Choosing the right spot to plant your peony plants is key to growing large, sumptuous blooms for over 100 years with little to no maintenance. Discover top tips and tricks … Continue reading
Spectrum Gallery Exhibit Opens with LOL – Laugh Out Loud March 29 – May 19, 2019 Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest show: LOL – … Continue reading
Friday March 29th, 6:30 to 8:30PM Sylvia Sobocinski of Complements by Caseus Join Sylvia, from Complements by Caseus, for an exploration of cheese and wine pairings from around the world. … Continue reading
A Special Wine Dinner with Chef Mellie Lynn of Tiny Kitchen Big Heart Saturday April 2nd, 6:30 to 10:00PM Chef Mellie Lynn of Tiny Kitchen Big Heart Wine, the nectar … Continue reading
Community Music School’s Annual Fundraiser Gala, “For the Love of Music!” The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, Haddam, CT Friday, April 5th - 6:30PM Community Music School’s largest annual fundraiser … Continue reading
The Friends Spring Book Sale will be earlier this year to avoid conflicts with graduations, weddings, and EGC events. Instead, it will take place Saturday, April 6th form 9am — … Continue reading
Learn a new and fun way to present your Easter goodies this year. Master the basic folds for creating two sizes of star baskets as well as a playful paper bunny … Continue reading
Essex Winter Series 2019 Season Chanticleer A program celebrating the ensemble’s 40th Anniversary, Then and There, Here and Now contains music by some of Chanticleer’s favorite composers, from Palestrina and … Continue reading
Are you searching for something new and unusual to plant in your garden this year? Join Rosemary and Bill Harris of Acer Gardens on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading
Centerbrook Architects Lecture Series Presents: The Harvard Five: Mid-century Modern In New Canaan with Architect William Earls Since the fifties, "the Harvard Five" has been the catchphrase for the five … Continue reading
A Special Wine Dinner with Chef Mellie Lynn of Tiny Kitchen Big Heart Wine, the nectar of the gods, is the perfect accompaniment to an exquisitely prepared meal. Please join … Continue reading
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. In this workshop we will be creating a Zendala, or a mandala … Continue reading
FISHERS IN CONNECTICUT WITH DEEP MASTER WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST RICHARD TAYLOR Fishers are also known as fisher cats but they're not cats at all. The fisher is a large member of … Continue reading
Clean Food Fermentation Workshop with Terry Walters Cultivating Nutrition, Taste and Good Health This hands-on fermentation workshop will empower you with knowledge and know-how to make fermented foods part of … Continue reading
Milkofsky Trust Annual Dinner April 18th, 5:30PM | Old Lyme Country Club Help our collections grow by supporting the Milkofsky Curatorial Fund. This fund is for the acquisition and conservation … Continue reading
The Essex Library, in collaboration with AARP Connecticut, is honored to invite the public to a free screening and discussion of the PBS FRONTLINE film Being Mortal on Thursday, April … Continue reading
NATIVES WITH A TWIST " BY ADAM WHEELER FROM BROKEN ARROW NURSERY The Essex Library continues its gardening programs this spring with Horticulture Manager Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery … Continue reading
