Calendar of Events

  • Crafting Natural Bug Repellents with ADK Fragrance Farm

    Join ADK Fragrance Farm for a hands-on workshop that bites back at black flies (and whatever else is buzzing around)! Learn how to craft your own all-natural bug repellent and bug bite soother using essential oils, perfect for keeping pests at bay and soothing itchy bites during Adirondack summers. Each participant will leave with their […]

    $35 – $40
  • Black Ash Berry Basket Making with Angello Johnson

    Join Akwesasne Mohawk artist Angello Johnson for an introductory basket making class for new and experienced basket makers. All attendees will be provided a hands-on demonstration for preparing black ash materials and a cultural background on basket making. All participants will be provided with splints, forms, and handles to complete a black ash berry basket […]

    $150 – $175
  • Adirondack Pack Basket Making with Barbara Green

    Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Pack Basket making workshop. Participants will weave a full-sized Pack Basket, approximately 18” tall. They will make their packs in the same manner as original packs were made using reed rather than black or brown ash. The top of the basket is finished with […]

    $225 – $255
  • Triangle Lantern Making with Carol Marie Vossler

    Carol Marie Vossler, an artist and papermaker, will lead you through making a triangle lantern out of handmade paper and stencils. You'll be cutting and folding as part of the process. Using stencils, you can cut shapes with either an Xacto knife or a pin tool, each offering unique effects, before assembling your lantern. The […]

    $35 – $95
  • The Nature of Glass with Neile Cooper

    Working with artist Neile Cooper, create a stained glass assemblage. Using found and natural materials, along with stained glass, participants will create a unique artwork, celebrating the nature of the Adirondacks. Students are encouraged to bring meaningful materials; together we will plan a composition and design the stained glass elements. We will construct the work using traditional stained glass […]

    $240 – $275
  • Intro to Expressive Landscape Painting with Holly Friesen

    Paint the feeling of the landscape, not just the view. Join artist Holly Friesen for an inspiring 4-hour introduction to expressive landscape painting. Participants will explore color-mixing, intuitive mark-making, and […]

    $130 – $150
  • The Art of Pressed Flowers with Ali Haas

    Join Ali Haas of Wildly Pressed to learn about methods for flower pressing, organizing, and designing unique artwork with pressed botanicals. Participants will be able to use pressed flowers and other botanicals from Ali’s collection and create their own design.  All materials and tools will be provided. →Participants are welcome to bring drinks and snacks for the day. →Museum admission is NOT included but can be added to the workshop fee at a reduced rate. →Comfortable shoes are recommended. →Workshop is for participants 13 years old and older.

    $30 – $55