Five world-class museums exploring art, history & science plus the Dr. Seuss Museum & Sculpture Garden.
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Beyond Beginning Watercolor
Continue to develop your understanding of beginning watercolor techniques and the fundamentals of color mixing, wet-on-wet, glazing, and dry brushwork. We’ll…
America In Color
Rotating continuously in the Springfield History Theater to complement the special exhibition Declaration of Innovation, this documentary series uses advanced…
America In Color
Rotating continuously in the Springfield History Theater to complement the special exhibition Declaration of Innovation, this documentary series uses advanced…
America In Color
Rotating continuously in the Springfield History Theater to complement the special exhibition Declaration of Innovation, this documentary series uses advanced…
Compositions: A Memoir in 42 Essays by 1 Kid on Her 8 Years in Catholic School, Handed in 60 Years Late
Join Western Mass. Author Suzanne Strempek Shea for a talk on her latest book, Compositions, a memoir in essays on her eight years at the former Saints Peter…
Create a St John’s Star
Follow Susan Urban as she walks you through different processes to create your own Star of St John decorations. The Star of St. John originated with The Order…
Making Abstract Paintings
The class is about how to create an abstract painting. There are many ways to do this, and we will be working on many of these ways. We will do some work with…
Beautiful Blooming Brooch
Create a statement with a piece of jewelry that’s always in bloom! In this beginner-friendly two-week course, we’ll use polymer clay to sculpt flowers and…
The Life and Art of Erastus Salisbury Field
Erastus Salisbury Field (1805-1900) was born and raised in Leverett, MA, and after a long life of creative pursuits, was laid to rest in the North Amherst…
Painting the Vibrant Colors of Fall in Watercolor
Learn to paint the beautiful fall colors with watercolorist Robert J. O’Brien AWS NWS-M. This workshop will focus on painting the spectacular fall landscape in…
Candy Chemistry
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of candy as you make fudge and other yummy, all natural treats. Sharpen your math skills as you measure, mix,…
Beautiful Blooming Brooch
Create a statement with a piece of jewelry that’s always in bloom! In this beginner-friendly one-day workshop, we’ll use polymer clay to sculpt flowers and…
Sensory Friendly Sunday
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for…
Memoir & Personal Essay
Have you ever had an urge to write about your life stories or thought-provoking experiences? What’s stopping you from writing your memoirs and personal essays?…
Creating an Icon: The Making of the New Collegiate Dictionary
With its deep red cover, bull’s-eye logo and signature thumb notches, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary is an American icon. It’s the bestselling…
Pulling the Person out of the Paper
Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites. You’ll learn a great deal about researching—but…
The Florence Griswold Museum
Register by October 12 Spend the day in Old Lyme, Connecticut, with a visit to the Florence Griswold Museum, the historic home of the renowned Lyme Art Colony.…
Saints or Sinners? Biographies of Four Women
The OED defines BIOGRAPHY as: “an account of a person’s life written by another individual.” And Webster’s indicates: “the written history of a person’s life.”…
Yokai! Songs of the Japanese Supernatural in Concert
Yokai are beings from Japanese folklore and have been depicted throughout Japanese art history. They come in human, animal, or even inanimate forms. Images of…
Spellbound: Fall Fundraiser 2026
Summoning all spirits! Join us for an alluring evening inspired by the Victorian era—a time when science and the supernatural intertwined. Be part of one of…
Explorations in Abstraction
Amanda Barrow will discuss the development of her work in abstract art, as well as underlying sources of inspiration. Ms. Barrow has been steadily working as…
Watercolor & Colored Pencil
Watercolor is an incredible painting medium that can be used boldly, subtly, and anywhere in between. Adding colored pencils brings an additional level of…
Ninety Years Later: The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 and the Legacy of Flood Protection
In March 1936, weeks of heavy rain and snowmelt combined to produce one of the most destructive floods in New England history. Communities throughout the…
Urban Sketching
Using pencils, pens, and sketchbooks, learn to draw life in the city, capturing scenic street views, unique buildings, and people. Practice the art of telling…