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Adult Classes


  • AWESOME AUTUMN ASTRONOMY
    October and November are two of the best months of the year to enjoy astronomy. Come explore the autumn sky and the treasures it holds. Weather permitting, we'll visit the Strasenburgh Planetarium's rooftop observatory.

    Instructor: Clark Lewis

    7–9pm Thursdays: October 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11
     


  • Beginning Tatting - Hand Lacemaking
    Learn the basics of tatting using a shuttle and ball of thread. Different stitches, threads, and patterns will be covered, as well as an updated approach to this beautiful art form. This hands-on class allows plenty of time for individual attention. Supply fee payable to instructor: $8.
     
    Instructor: Jean Bayer 
     
    10am - 12pm Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27



  • Beginning Tinsmithing
    Learn how to make your own custom metal creations from a master craftsman. You will complete two lanterns and a small box in a class that emphasizes skill building.
     
    Instructor: TW Moran 
     
    6:30 - 8:30pm Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27;
    November 3, 10



  • BIRD CARVING - INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
    This course is to inspire carvers of wooden sculptures of birds to advance their interest and understanding of the subject. The result will be an art piece that you will be proud to have created. A $30 fee payable to the instructor covers supplies for the class.

    Instructor: Rex McHail

    7–9pm Wednesdays: October 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10;
    December 1, 8, 15



  • BIRD CARVING - INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
    This course is to inspire carvers of wooden sculptures of birds to advance their interest and understanding of the subject. The result will be an art piece that you will be proud to have created. A $30 fee payable to the instructor covers supplies for the class.

    Instructor: Rex McHail

    10am–12pm Thursdays: October 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11;
    December 2, 9, 16



  • CHAIR SEAT RESEATING: CANE, FIBRE RUSH, AND SPLINT
    Reseat your antique or modern chair seats with cane, splint, or fiber rush.  Don't remove the seat, as we may want to duplicate the pattern. Supplies available at the first class: $15 per chair seat.

    Instructor: John Hamlin

    7–9:30pm Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10




  • Introductory Jewelry Making
    Learn the basics of jewelry making using cold forming and beadwork to complete a copper necklace and earnings. As you advance, begin to learn soldering with silver. Supply fee payable to insctructor: $13.
     
    Instructor: TW Moran 
     
    6:30 - 8:30pm Thursdays: October 7, 14, 21, 28;
    November 4, 11



  • Star Gear for Christmas
    Planning to purchase a telescope this holiday season? Advances in design and manufacture offer a huge variety of choices. Learn the fundamentals of optics, examine types and merits of telescopes - as well as cost - and look at useful accessories. Weather permitting, we'll visit the Strasenburgh Planetarium's rooftop observatory.
     
    Instructor: Clark Lewis 
     
    7 - 9pm Thursdays: December 2, 9, 16



  • SUNDAY MORNING BICYCLING
    Enjoy a 25-30 mile ride in the country. We meet at various locations and stop for a sociable breakfast (cost not included) at about halfway. Recommended for bikers at an advanced beginner or higher level. Helmets are required.

    Instructor: Gary Genga

    8am–12pm Sundays: September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31




For adults with the option of bringing a child, age 4 - 12.

Discover how much fun you and your child can have learning together!
    Learn how to engage children in science experiments that spark curiosity and encourage exploration through open-ended questioning and hands-on discovery. Museum educators will lead all programs. For adults with the option of bringing a child age 4–12.