Saturday, April 5 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Presented by Brendon Baillod This program is being held in conjunction withy the Kenosha County Archaeological Society Brendon Baillod is an award-winning maritime historian based in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the current president of the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association and the author of Fathoms Deep But Not Forgotten: […]
Sunday, April 6 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Instructor: Jean Hoffmann | Register Here At this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of family history research. What’s the difference between genealogy, ancestry, and lineage? What does first cousin once removed mean? We’ll discuss the answers to these and other questions, as […]
Wednesday, April 9 | 6pm – 8pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | $40 ($50 for non-members) | Register Here Add this adorable tiny nest to your springtime decor and learn how to wet felt at the same time! Learn the basics of wet felting in this fun and easy class. No experience is necessary. All supplies included […]
Friday, April 11 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by Nancy Shumm and E. Olivia Darden Author of The Anointed One, Nancy Schumm, and Narrator of the Audiobook, E. Olivia Darden will present Seth Paine and Harriet Tubman in a new light focusing on Seth’s work on the Midwest Underground Railroad, black history, and his collaboration […]
Thursday, April 17 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $56 ($70 for non-members) | Register Here Design and create a stunning fused glass wind chime in this hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of glass cutting, layering, and fusing as you craft a three-part wall-hanging chime. Customize your design with vibrant colors and patterns […]
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 […]
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 […]
