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ArtScapades Presents: Art and Travel, Home and Abroad

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This lecture looks at some of the world’s best-known works of art, and where they can be seen in museums, both in the United States and in Europe. While many of these masterpieces ...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: 3 Session Color Theory Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This three-session workshop will explore the properties of color, examining the meanings of hue, chroma, and value. The classes will consist of a visual presentation that reviews t...

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Optical Illusion: Painting Class for Teens (12-18)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to paint an optical illusion and trick the eye! All skill levels are welcome. Please pre-register.

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Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 6-8: Advanced Still Life

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Do you love to draw? Join a few New Canaan High School juniors for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! We will be using physical objects to practice drawing ...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Plein Air Watercolor Drawing Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a four-session plein-air watercolor drawing workshop. This series of classes is designed to foster observation and exploration within New Can...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Crafts for Adults: First Timers

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use the Cricut but are not sure where to start? Join Reference librarian Kassidy for an introduction to the Cricut Maker- a machine that can cut and draw on a ...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Plein Air Watercolor Drawing Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a four-session plein-air watercolor drawing workshop. This series of classes is designed to foster observation and exploration within New Can...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glass House Presents: Midcentury Houses Today

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the authors of Midcentury Houses Today for a book talk that explores the expanded and updated edition of this 2014 classic, followed by a book signing. Midcentury...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Crafts for Adults: Spring Bookmarks

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your very own Spring themed bookmark using the Cricut machine! Before we create our bookmarks, we will start with an introduction to the Cricut Maker- a machine that can cut...

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Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 6-8: Tropical Birds

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Do you love to draw? Join a few New Canaan High School juniors for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! We will be drawing tropical birds, such as the toucan,...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Plein Air Watercolor Drawing Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a four-session plein-air watercolor drawing workshop. This series of classes is designed to foster observation and exploration within New Can...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Retro Planets: Painting Class for Teens (12-18)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Kick off the summer (and Blast Off into Reading!) with a fun space painting project! All skill levels are welcome. Please pre-register.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Plein Air Watercolor Drawing Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a four-session plein-air watercolor drawing workshop. This series of classes is designed to foster observation and exploration within New Can...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Summer Flowers: Painting Class for Teens (12-18)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Come learn how to paint a peaceful summer landscape! All skill levels are welcome. Please pre-register.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Exploring Nature through Drawing and Writing for Grades 3-6

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join New Canaan High School incoming seniors for a realistic drawing and creative writing summer camp! This camp will last for 2 hours every afternoon from Monday to Friday, and wi...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Exploring Nature through Drawing and Writing for Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join New Canaan High School incoming seniors for a realistic drawing and creative writing summer camp! This camp will last for 2 hours every afternoon from Monday to Friday, and wi...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Exploring Nature through Drawing and Writing for Grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join New Canaan High School incoming seniors for a realistic drawing and creative writing summer camp! This camp will last for 2 hours every afternoon from Monday to Friday, and wi...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Exploring Nature through Drawing and Writing for Grades 3-6

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join New Canaan High School incoming seniors for a realistic drawing and creative writing summer camp! This camp will last for 2 hours every afternoon from Monday to Friday, and wi...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Exploring Nature through Drawing and Writing for Grades 3-6

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join New Canaan High School incoming seniors for a realistic drawing and creative writing summer camp! This camp will last for 2 hours every afternoon from Monday to Friday, and wi...

Required