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Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room 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 new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Waitlist
Required

Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 3-5: Winter Scenes

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Do you love to draw? Join a few NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! We will be drawing winter scenes with colored pencils. The lesson w...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Waitlist
Required
poured acrylic paint

Acrylic Pouring Painting Class for Teens (12-18)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 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 puddles and reflections in this beginner acrylic painting class. All skill levels are welcome.Please pre-register.

Open
Required
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Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 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 new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Waitlist
Required

Whole-Family Gallery Exploration and Art Project

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join Miss Rebecca to explore the My Story Revealed exhibit in the Library's Lightburn Gallery, then work together to create an art project that tells a p...

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Required
Composite image of drawing on left of girl under umbrella walking a dog, and photo of boy wearing a hat and tall leather boots on right

Reception & Gallery Talk with Alice Laurenson: Connections & Reflections

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This exhibition and gallery talk at the Carriage Barn are presented in collaboration with the Library’s current exhibition, “My Story Revealed: The Art of Global Culture & Iden...

Offsite Event

Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 6-8: Cozy Home Scene

Sunday, January 12, 2025 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 seniors for a fun-filled, hour-long colored pencil drawing class on Sunday afternoon! To match the winter season, we will dra...

Open
Required
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Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Waitlist
Required
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Cricut Crafts for Adults: First Timers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 for an introduction to the Cricut Maker- a machine that can cut and draw on a wide-range of materials.&nbs...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room 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 new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Waitlist
Required

Realistic Drawing Lesson for Grades 3-5: Common Objects

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Do you love to draw? Join a few NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! In this lesson, students will draw common objects with both real-li...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Waitlist
Required
Examples of Collage Bookmarks

Cricut Crafts for Adults: Custom Keychains

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Join Reference librarians Kassidy and James to create a customized keychain using the Cricut. Participants will assemble their own keychain and then decorate it with stickabl...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room 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 new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Waitlist
Required
image of perspective drawing

Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Waitlist
Required
Example of Roman Mosaics

Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for First Timers

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, an...

Waitlist
Required
Example of Roman Mosaics

Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for Beginners

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, an...

Waitlist
Required
calligraphy image of the word calligraphy

Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 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 new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: Moss Art Workshop for Adults

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This moss art workshop will explore using natural materials to create an assemblage landscape painting. Moss Art uses art materials found in nature to create one-of-a-kind com...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Waitlist
Required
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Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room 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 new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Waitlist
Required
image of perspective drawing

Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Waitlist
Required

Realistic Drawing Lesson for Grades 3-5: 3-Dimensional Shapes

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Do you love to draw? Join a few NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long realistic drawing class on Sunday afternoon! In this lesson, students will explore and draw a variety ...

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