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On Zoom: The Art of Building Texture in Trees with Collage & Mixed Media

This class is a multi-layered collage approach to creating intricate textures for trees using golden gel pastes, torn ephemera, imagery, text and script.  Specialty textural papers and corrugated cardboard are welcome as well.  Instructor has created over 90 art works through the years focusing on the beauty of trees, especially the intricacies of their barks.  You will also add to that the asymmetrical designs of branches and the various sculptural forms that trees can take.  If this excites your creative juices, take photographs w/ your cell phone, find on-line images and magazine shots of trees that interest you. All levels welcome. Material list available upon registration.

$126 – $140
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In the Gallery: The Art of Building Texture in Trees with Collage & Mixed Media

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

This class is a multi-layered collage approach to creating intricate textures for trees using golden gel pastes, torn ephemera, imagery, text and script.  Specialty textural papers and corrugated cardboard are welcome as well.  Instructor has created over 90 art works through the years focusing on the beauty of trees, especially the intricacies of their barks.  You will also add to that the asymmetrical designs of branches and the various sculptural forms that trees can take.  If this excites your creative juices, take photographs w/ your cell phone, find on-line images and magazine shots of trees that interest you. All levels welcome. Material list available upon registration.

$25 – $160

“Chinese Homestyle” Cookbook Discussion and Cooking Demo with Maggie Zhu at Essex Library

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

A free, illustrated author talk and Asian vegetarian cuisine cooking demo will be presented by New York–based blogger and writer Maggie Zhu at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 for the Essex, Darien and Hotchkiss Libraries on Zoom. Zhu will demonstrate the art of plant-based Asian cooking with the classic dish, Mapo Tofu.

Free
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New Acrylic Studio

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

The focus will be on enjoying the painting process. Whether you are beginning your painting journey or already have some painting experience. Painting demonstrations and the instructor painting along builds confidence and encourages questions. We will work from reference photos (yours or supplied) of primarily landscape or still life images.  Tackling composition, color mixing, and color value. Practicing drawing techniques to refine drawing skills making for better paintings. Exploring unique challenges with each new subject, and developing our paintings to a finished level. We will end each class with a friendly critique of our work.

$144 – $160
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Felting a Heart Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Participants learn how to design and construct a heart shaped project created with hand dyed silk from Uzbekistan and Australian fine merino wool.  This technique, called Nuno felting, can also be used to make beautiful silk scarves, hats, vests or jackets.  Even beginning felts can learn to apply these materials in a very painterly manner. The process is fun and well worth the effort. All materials for this workshop are included in individual kits.  All levels welcome.

$15 – $60
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
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Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

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STEAMgirls at CRM Ming Thompson

Connecticut River Museum: STEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future.A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
This weeks speaker is Ming Thompson, Architect.

Free
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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.

Louie Listens at Essex Library

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex: Louie Listens returns in-person at the Essex Library on February 9 at 5:00 PM. Children are invited to sign up for a time slot to read with local, licensed, therapy dog Louie the Labrador & his handler, Rebecca Russell. Open to children of all ages who wish to practice their reading skills. Registration required.

Free
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Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises 2023

Connecticut River Museum: Every winter, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and nesting. Get up close aboard RiverQuest, an environmentally friendly vessel with a heated cabin and ample deck space. An on-board naturalist provides narration while you get a view of the winter River. Coffee and use of binoculars is included in ticket price as well as free admission to Connecticut River Museum galleries and the Eagles of Essex exhibit.

$45
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading →

FREE

STEAM Saturdays Series: Bouncy Balls

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

STEAM Saturdays series for kids continues with Bouncy Balls at the Essex Library on February 11 at 10:00 AM. Children are invited to explore how elastic polymers can be created using simple household ingredients. Participants will make bouncy balls to take home.

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
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Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

Countdown to College Series: Letter of Continued Interest Workshop (Gr. 10-12)

Essex Library: Letter of Continued Interest program, held via Zoom on February 16, at
7:00 PM. Kristie Schmidt, a professional writing consultant and college essay
coach, will highlight the importance of Letters of Continued Interest for waitlisted
or deferred college-bound teens, and give expert advice on how to write a strong
letter. Free and open to teens in grades 10-12. Registration required. Call 860-
767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to register.

Free
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Easiest Houseplants Ever with Tovah Martin

Essex Library: Gardening expert Tovah Martin, free Zoom presentation on houseplants, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, for the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Tovah Martin will present houseplant how-tos and indoor gardening ideas. Free and open to the public. RSVP: 860-767-1560 or see https://www.youressexlibrary.org.

Free
Psychedelic ’60's
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading →

FREE

STEAM Saturdays Series: Rainbows Paper

Essex Library 33 West Ave, Essex, CT, United States

Essex: STEAM Saturdays series for kids continues with rainbow paper at the Essex
Library on February 18 at 10:00 AM. Children are invited to explore how light
reflects off surfaces by creating rainbow paper. Free and open to children in
kindergarten through grade 6. Registration required. Call 860-767-1560 to
register. Held in-person at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave.

Free
Sea Chanteys
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
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Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

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Teen Book Club

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

The first meeting of Teen Book Club (Gr. 7-12) is September 29 at 4 PM. This month we are reading The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Teen Book Club will meet the last Thursday of every month through the school year. Held at Essex Library. Call 860-767-1560 or pick up a copy of the book at the library to register.

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Connecticut River Museum Talks: Elizabeth Normen, “Venture Smith”

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

CT River Museum: Join us as Elizabeth Normen discusses the central role that river and sea, specifically the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, played in the quest for freedom of Venture Smith. Members Free, Non-members $5

Psychedelic ’60's
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading →

FREE
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Teen TGIF

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Teen TGIF, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 30 from 3:30- 4:30 PM. Teens can come socialize and relax at the Essex Library. Open to all teens in Grades 7-12. Held at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave, in Essex. No registration required.

STEAM Saturdays Series: Un-poppable Bubbles

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex: STEAM Saturdays series for kids continues with un-poppable bubbles at the Essex Library on February 25, at 10:00 AM. Children are invited to explore how soap molecules are formed, and experiment with household ingredients to create bubbles that don’t pop. Free and open to children in kindergarten through grade 6. Registration required. Call 860-767-1560 to register. Held at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave.

Free
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Basic Principles of Photography Workshops with Richard Spearrin

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library: Free, two-part hands-on instruction on using camera features and basic elements of composition to take great photos. February 25 and March 11, 1:00-2:30, in person at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex. Registration required. RSVP: 860-767-1560 or visit https://www.youressexlibrary.org/

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

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Essex Library’s Second Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Essex Library 33 West Ave, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library will host its second annual jigsaw puzzle tournament from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 4 at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Teams of 2-4 people will compete for prizes and bragging rights. Space is limited, registration is required. 860-767-1560.

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

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STEAMgirls at CRM: Erica Cirino

STEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future. A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week, Erica Cirino is a writer, artist, and wildlife rehabilitator.

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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.

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Basic Principles of Photography Workshops with Richard Spearrin

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library: Free, two-part hands-on instruction on using camera features and basic elements of composition to take great photos. February 25 and March 11, 1:00-2:30, in person at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex. Registration required. RSVP: 860-767-1560 or visit https://www.youressexlibrary.org/

Free

Acrylic Paint Party at Spectrum Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Join us for a delightful introduction to acrylic painting. Artist Gloria Nilsson will lead you step by step through the painting process and you will go home with a beautiful painting when you are done! Whether you are a beginner and have never held a paintbrush in your life or have painting experience. This is your chance to find out what everyone is talking about and dive into acrylic painting!

Sea Chanteys
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

Sea Chanteys
Recurring

Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens March 24

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Power and Strength, from March 24 through May 6. The exhibit presents the many ways artists explore the concepts of “power” and “strength”, with the six-week show offering innovative and commanding artwork to illustrate these ideas. Discover exciting established and emerging artists who create abstract and representational paintings, mixed media, photography, and more. Attend the Open Reception, Friday, March 24 (6:30-9pm) or visit the Open House Weekend, Saturday, March 25 (1-6pm) and Sunday, March 26 (1-5pm) at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, Connecticut.

Daffodil Days 2023

Essex, CT

Make Essex your "daffodil destination!"  Essex Board of Trade invites you for a day trip or weekend to enjoy this natural event, as well as our villages, shops, restaurants, galleries, architecture, and waterfront. In other words, Experience Essex! 

Sea Chanteys
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

New weekly play-based music and movement story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers (ages 0-3). This story time will take place every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM starting April 5. Held in-person in the program room at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP at 860-767-1560.

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    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com