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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Open-Level Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nDate: April 11 \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nUpcoming Date: May 9 \nTickets: $20 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-6/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Members,Special Event,Dance,Class
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Open-Level Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nDate: March 21 \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nApr 11 \nMay 9 \nTickets: $20 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-5/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP | A Spring Pruning Primer: Roses\, Fruit Trees\, Evergreens\, Perennials\, and Grasses
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nNOTE: Due to weather\, this event has moved to MARCH 14\, with a new rain date of March 21.  \nAfter a long\, cold winter\, gardeners are eager to get back outside. Kick off your 2026 gardening season by joining WDS Head Gardener Peter Winne for a hands-on workshop focused on pruning techniques and other essential early-spring garden tasks. Learn about which plants to prune now\, how much to cut back\, and the right tools for the job. The workshop will also cover strategies for waking up perennial beds and borders after winter dormancy. Plants covered include roses\, ornamental and fruit trees\, perennials\, ornamental grasses\, and evergreen shrubs. This outdoor demonstration will take place in the museum gardens. In the event of rain\, snow\, or extreme cold\, the workshop will be rescheduled for the following Saturday\, March 14. \nPeter Winne | Hartford-based horticulturist Peter Winne is a landscape designer and gardener who has served as Head Gardener at WDS since 2022. He founded Peter Winne Gardens in 2021 after four years as Head Gardener at Hartford’s Elizabeth Park\, and currently leads the redesign of the Frank M. Weston Garden adjacent to the Wethersfield library. \nTickets: $25 | $20 Members | Children 6-12 FREE \n*This event is not suitable for children under 6.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/springpruning/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Garden Program,Kids Free,Members
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Open-Level Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nDate: February 21 \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nMarch 21 \nApr 11 \nMay 9 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-4/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get you moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead a free movement class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nJan 24 \nFeb 21 \nMar 21 \nApr 11 \nMay 16 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nClass + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-3/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get you moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead a free movement class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nDec 13 \nJan 24 \nFeb 21 \nMar 21 \nApr 25 \nMay 16 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nClass + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get you moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead a free movement class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nNov 22 \nDec 13 \nJan 24 \nFeb 21 \nMar 21 \nApr 25 \nMay 16 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nClass + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get you moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead a free movement class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates:  \nOct 11 \nNov 22 \nDec 13 \nJan 24 \nFeb 21 \nMar 21 \nApr 25 \nMay 16 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nClass + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Traditional Trades Fair
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of master craftspeople and discover the time-honored skills that built America. On Saturday\, July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm\, Webb Deane Stevens Museum opens its doors to showcase the traditional trades that keep our historic treasures alive. \nWatch skilled artisans demonstrate timber framing\, roofing techniques\, and master carpentry as they work on our own preservation projects\, including the major roof replacement currently underway on the historic Webb House. Experience the artistry of women’s traditional work through textile demonstrations\, weaving\, and historic loom operations. Learn the meticulous craft of paint stripping and restoration that reveals centuries of hidden history. \nThis hands-on day welcomes everyone—whether you’re a preservation enthusiast\, restoring your own historic home\, or simply fascinated by traditional craftsmanship. Bring the whole family to witness skills passed down through generations\, where visual beauty and uncompromising quality were not just ideals\, but the standard. \nSaturday\, July 26 | 10 am – 4 pm\nWebb Barn\, Old Wethersfield\nDemonstrations\, workshops\, and family-friendly activities \nTickets: $10 | $8 Members \nExperience the dedication and artistry that preservation requires\, and discover why these traditional trades remain essential to protecting our architectural heritage. \nMade possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-preservation-traditional-trades-day/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Workshop,Kids Free,Colonial History,Preservation
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SUMMARY:Restoration Revealed: Craftsmen at Work
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Revealed: Craftsmen at Work \nStep into living history every Thursday at 2 PM \nWatch master craftsmen breathe new life into centuries-old treasures at WDS Museum’s weekly restoration showcase. From the skilled hands of Mount Vernon’s master carpenter Nathanial Ulfers to rising talent like American College of Building Arts intern Ryan\, witness traditional trades that built America. \nSee history unfold before your eyes: \n\nAn 18th-century loom taking shape timber by timber\nHistoric interiors restored with period-authentic techniques\nThe iconic 1752 Joseph Webb House receiving its new cedar-shake roof\n\nThis isn’t just observation—it’s immersion. Chat directly with our artisans about time-honored methods passed down through generations. Discover the secrets behind mortise-and-tenon joinery\, hand-split shingles\, and authentic colonial finishes that have weathered nearly three centuries. \nEvery Thursday brings something new. Check our social media Thursday mornings to preview the day’s projects\, or simply drop by to be surprised. Whether you’re a history buff\, DIY enthusiast\, or curious about American craftsmanship\, you’ll leave with newfound appreciation for the skills that shaped our nation. \nNo tickets required—just curiosity and a respect for the craft. \nRestoration Revealed: Where the past meets the present\, one careful stroke at a time. \nMade possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/restoration-revealed-craftsmen-at-work/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Workshop,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Preservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T143000
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP | Topiary Workshop with Anthony Bellomo of the Orangerie
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of topiary with expert Anthony Bellomo of Orangerie. Join us on April 5th at 1:00 PM for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover time-honored techniques for creating and maintaining elegant topiary forms that have defined formal gardens for centuries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the world of ornamental pruning\, Anthony will guide you through the fundamentals of this classic garden art. A selection of topiary will be available on-site for purchase after the event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to bring timeless elegance to your garden. \nFollow: @anthony.bellomo @orangeriegarden \nwww.orangeriegarden.com \nPurchase Tickets  | $15 General Admission | $10 Members | $5 Students \n  \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/workshop-topiary-workshop-with-anthony-bellomo-of-the-orangerie/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T203000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes of Museum Interpretation: An Open Session with Debbie Harper
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes of Museum Interpretation: An Open Session with Debbie Harper \nHere’s your chance to be a fly on the museum wall! We’re inviting our audience to sit in on a staff development workshop entitled “Excellence in Interpretation\,” presented by Deborah V.R. Harper as the first step in our commitment to renewing the Webb Deane Stevens Museum visitor experience. During her extensive career at the Winterthur Museum\, Garden & Library\, Ms. Harper was part of a team that developed and presented this content at museums across the East Coast. Her session at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum includes exercises on analyzing objects from multiple points of view\, discussion of museum audience research gathered regionally and internationally\, and a primer on the techniques of decorative arts “connoisseurship\,” a term with a broader definition than one might expect. Members of the public audience will observe passively during the workshop but are invited to join in an open Q&A dialogue at the end of the evening. Light refreshments will be provided during an intermission. \nAbout Debbie Harper \nDebbie Harper dedicated the majority of her career to the Winterthur Museum\, beginning as a guide. As Senior Curator of Education\, she supervised the guide staff\, created the guided tours for the house\, garden\, and estate\, and assisted in planning exhibitions. She co-curated the recent exhibition “Lady of the House: Ruth Wales du Pont.” For more than 25 years she designed and coordinated the museum’s annual holiday spectacle\, “Yuletide at Winterthur.” In 2022 she joined the Delaware Historical Society as Curator of Education at the George Read II House & Gardens in New Castle\, where she oversees the interpretive staff\, leads school programs\, and plans public offerings\, and currently serves as Interim Director. She is a frequent speaker on a wide range of topics including the Colonial Revival\, floral design\, servitude in the 19th century\, foodways and entertaining in early America\, the antiques market in the first half of the 20th century\, and especially the history of Christmas in America. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-of-museum-interpretation-an-open-session-with-debbie-harper/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling in the Fall Garden with Amanda Kimball
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. Thanks for your interest. \nWhen was the last time you let wonder slip into your day? \nJoin us for a few hours to slow down and deeply see what is present in the Amy Cogswell Colonial Revival Garden this fall\, then translate those impressions to paper during this relaxing workshop. \nWe’ll start with a brief discussion about seeing/drawing and the calming benefits of not just being in nature\, but deeply taking it in. Then we will move into the garden\, letting our curiosity lead the way\, noting what we are seeing with simple line drawing and watercolor. Techniques for sketching and painting will be covered with an emphasis on creative interpretation. The workshop will take place both in the garden (weather permitting) and inside the Waterman Room of the Holcombe Education Center. \nParticipants will learn the techniques of seeing/drawing\, a free form\, meditative mode of nature journaling. Demonstrations will include techniques for capturing texture\, light\, and shadow. Attendees will leave the workshop with a journal\, art materials\, and plenty of inspiration!  All levels are welcome.  Recommended for adults and teens ages 15 and older. Space is limited. \nWorkshop Registration: Members $35 / General Public: $40. Purchase here. \nAbout Amanda \nA collector of stones\, feathers and all means of natural ephemera\, Amanda is an artist and illustrator endlessly inspired by the natural world. She’s currently working on a yearlong project documenting the blooming cycles of the wildflowers\, plants\, and trees along the Brandywine Creek along with the history of land use in the area. Most recently\, her writing and illustrations were featured in Delaware Today Magazine.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/nature-journaling-in-the-fall-garden-with-amanda-kimball/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Book Creations with Gay Ayers
DESCRIPTION:Want to have some fun with folding and stitching your own small books using beautiful papers? Join artist Gay Ayers to make accordion books. You will learn how to fold them\, make covers\, stitch inserts\, and have these creative endeavors for yourself\, journals\, or gifts. You can later put in photos\, poems\, recipes\, or watercolors. Bring home at least two handmade books! Materials provided. Bring lunch and a good pair of scissors. Space is limited to 10 participants. \nAncient accordion-folded books have been around for centuries\, having found them in China\, Japan\, Korea\, Thailand\, India\, and Burma. Book artists in this country often use this form for their art. The second style of book that also has Asian roots is the Japanese Stab Stitch Binding. It is a simple non-adhesive binding that is an excellent introduction to book binding. It’s a good place to start and can be used in numerous ways\, such as travel journals. The stitching patterns on the cover can add ornamentation\, as well as beads that we will incorporate. The uses are varied: gifts\, journals\, and objects of beauty. \nNSCDA-CT & Museum Members: $40 / General Public: $50. Purchase workshop HERE. \nAbout Gay Ayers \nAs a visual artist of a variety of things\, such as book artist\, paper artist\, calligraphy\, photography\, miniature book collector and more\, Gay is constantly creating and thinking up new structures or figuring out how others might have made something. She enjoys sharing ideas with others so that they\, too\, can find their own creativity\, having taught in schools\, art workshops\, libraries\, small and large groups. \nGay’s background consists of studying with many well-known artists\, calligraphers\, and photographers. She has\, at times\, taken yearlong classes with these people. For years she has attended International Calligraphy Conferences\, which brought together teachers from the U.S.A.\, Canada\, Europe\, Asia\, and Australia. This led Gay to study in Wales with Donald Jackson\, O.B.E.\, the calligrapher to Queen Elizabeth II\, and the incredible artist who\, with 23 scribes\, led the way for 14 years to create the complete handwritten St. John’s Bible\, finished in 2014. \nGay’s photography world consisted of studying at the Santa Fe Workshops and the Maine Photo Workshop\, along with individual photographers. It helped that she is a traveler who led an adventurous life on 5 of the 7 continents\, freelancing and selling her work through a licensing agent\, stock photography\, and on her own. Much earlier on\, Gay was active in The Embroiderers’ Guild of America\, having achieved her master’s certification. Later she turned to textiles again\, but in another form. She began a successful business of restoring and cleaning linens\, vintage and contemporary.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/book-creations-with-gay-ayers/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T123000
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SUMMARY:Spring Flower Workshop - Dahlia Three Ways: Tuber\, Seed & Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Dahlia Three Ways: Tuber\, Seed & Cutting \nWhy pay for expensive plants? Katherine Holden and Jeanne Goodwin of the NSCDA-CT will show you how to grow and care for dahlias and how to inexpensively propagate them. \nAll equipment and materials are provided.  Participants will take home up to five dahlias they have potted\, as well as potted seeds and cuttings. This workshop will be held in the Webb Barn on the Museum campus. \nNSCDA-CT & Museum Members: $50 / General Public: $60. Purchase workshop HERE.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/spring-flower-workshop/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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