Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle. This meditative art form invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Suitable for all skill levels, Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle. This meditative art form invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Suitable for all skill levels, Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle. This meditative art form invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Suitable for all skill levels, Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Embark on an exploration of the life and work of Andy Warhol, the American visual artist, film director and producer. Delve into the world of pop art, film, and cultural iconography through the lens of this groundbreaking artist’s work. Warhol is considered one of the most important American artists of the second half of the 20th century. This interactive tour introduces Warhol’s biography and explores highlights of the museum’s permanent collection, including works of art, film, and archival objects.
Join us for a behind the scenes tour with Longwood Horticulturist Sam Greenberg for an enchanting journey into the heart of the holiday season. Discover the extraordinary artistry and dedication that transforms Longwood Gardens into a winter wonderland. From concept to creation, experience the magic firsthand at one of the world’s great gardens. And this holiday season, experience the magic as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. You will delight in the beauty at every turn!
Join author and film historian Max Alvarez as he traces Alfred Hitchcock’s professional and artistic development from silent filmmaker in 1920s England to a Hollywood commercial force to be reckoned with during the 1940s and 1950s. Max unravels the secrets behind Hitchcock’s iconic films, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller. He will include electrifying selections from the director’s filmography and rare behind-the-scenes archival material illustrating how Hitchcock thrillers evolved from page to screen.
Join historian Greg Caggiano for a look at the haunted history of the Garden State. Delve into tales of New Jersey ghosts, legends, and eerie encounters, from a Royal Governor’s former residence, a house with Revolutionary War notoriety, a cemetery, a legendary road, and even a college campus. And what would a Halloween-themed talk be without a visit from the Jersey Devil? History and myth intertwine in this spooky program sure to captivate history and mystery enthusiasts alike.
Join this live presentation from the Georgia O’Keefe Museum with instructor Morgan Jones as she guides you through the world of vibrant expression inspired by O’Keeffe’s abstracted floral compositions. You will learn to control blends and emphasize watercolor’s expressive qualities while drawing inspiration from O’Keeffe’s floral studies and landscape abstractions. Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop will encourage you to experiment with new media and refine your artistic voice. Art kits will be provided at no charge to students that are new to the Georgia O’Keeffe studio art classes. Class Limit: 25
Join a conversation on works of art from The Frick Collection in New York. A museum educator will engage in a thoughtful dialogue focused on a selection of works from the permanent collection, in addition to paintings from the fall 2023 special exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick. There will be opportunities to participate throughout the program.
Feel the rhythm and excitement of the big band era with the Manhattan School of Music. Join us for an entertaining program where musicians show you how to swing! Find out what a standard jazz big band looks and sounds like, learn about each instrument’s role in the group, and discover the “swing feel.” Then, get a good look at the anatomy of a big band tune – you will even get to help their teaching artists compose a tune on the spot!