Reception, Dinner and Program with Dr. Joan Waugh | Friday, April 25 | 5pm – 9pm | Civil War Museum | No Registration Fee Join us at the Civil War Museum for a welcome reception and dinner. Public Reception begins at 5:00pm, with a dinner at 6:00pm. Following dinner will be a program by Dr. […]
Mondays, April 28 – May 19 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $72 ($90 for non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed on […]
Friday, May 9 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by Dr. Kate Williams-McWorter and Dr. Gerald McWorter From a distance, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town of the mid-1800s. But New Philadelphia was not a typical pioneer town. As travelers got closer, they would find a small but bustling community where Black […]
Saturdays, May 10 and 17 | 10:30am -1:00pm | Instructor: Kathy Laybourn | $70 ($84 for non-members) | Register Here Learn the basics of sculpting and crafting with this versatile material. Throughout this two-day workshop, you’ll explore a variety of techniques to shape and mold your own unique creations. In the second session, bring your artwork […]
Saturdays, May 10 and May 17 | 10:30am – 2:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dugan | $70 ($84 for non-members) | Register Here Join this class to learn basic embroidery stitches or expand your repertoire and create a finished lavender-scented warming pillow. Explore the world of silk embroidery through straight, outline, stem, split stitches, French Knots, Satin […]
This monthly program engages participants in lively conversations, storytelling, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities that relate. Space is limited so reservations are appreciated. For more information or to register, please call 262-653-4432 or send an email to spark@kenosha.org Kindness in a Cup of Coffee Friday, March 21 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm No single item of […]
Thursday, May 22 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $56 ($70 for non-members) | Register Here Add a personal touch to your garden with handmade fused glass plant markers! In this workshop, you’ll learn basic glass-cutting and design techniques to create colorful, durable markers for your favorite plants and herbs. Customize your pieces […]
Saturday, May 31 | 10am – 12pm | Instructor: Mami Takahashi | $88 ($110 for non-members) | Register Here Learn the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. In this meditative workshop, start by gluing the pieces back together, curing the vessel, and then highlighting the broken seams with powdered 14k gold or silver. Kintsugi […]
Saturday, May 31 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Instructor: Brian Conroy | Register Here Engineers were a vital part of the military during the Civil War, helping to move the army and repair infrastructure vital to the war effort. This workshop class will discuss the roles that engineers played, the equipment […]
Friday, June 13 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by Michael T. Sullivan Eli, Hannibal, and Sylvester were brothers, farmers, soldiers, and friends from Palmyra, Wisconsin. They were respected for what they did and the American Civil War made them forever friends of the country. While holding the military rank of private, the brothers honorably […]
Saturday, September 13 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | $72 ($90 non-member) | Register Here Check-in starts at 8:30am, program begins at 9:30am. Includes full day of programs, coffee, refreshments, and a catered lunch. Schedule of Presentations: Antietam Landmark: The Dunker Church | Alann Schmidt Faces of Antietam and the 40 Acre Cornfield | John Banks "Credit […]
Sunday, October 19 – Wednesday, October 22 | $1060-$1305* ($1140-$1385** non-members) Register Here Pay Balance *$1060 per person for double occupancy, $1305 per person for single occupancy **$1140 per person for double occupancy for non-members, $1385 per person for single occupancy for non-members From October 19-22, 2025, step back in time on this immersive four-day […]
