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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee |
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Register by August 15! Enjoy a guided tour of the Portland Art Museum and their significant collection of American, European, and contemporary art. We’ll have an exclusive tour of the Winslow Homer Studio in Prout’s Neck where this great American artist lived and painted many of his masterpieces from 1884 until his death in 1910.…
$188
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Learn the intricacies of natural light photography with naturalist/photographer John Green. Improve the quality of your outdoor photographs as you explore the value of composition and interpreting light conditions. The course will be held both indoors and outdoors (8-10 am, October 6 outdoors*) with emphasis on the practice of photographic techniques of nature subjects in…
$54
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Why preserve our family stories and life experiences? How do we capture and preserve our legacies to share with others? How can we encourage our parents and grandparents to get involved? We’ll have fun writing, getting feedback, and experimenting with options. Instructor: Janet Sadler & Theresa Chamberland Six Classes: September 29; October 6, 13, 20,…
$175
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Recent beginners and slightly experienced students can take the next step towards improving fundamentals and developing an expressive and personal style. Explore and challenge the way we see in order to become more responsive to our surroundings. Using the formal elements of line, shape, texture, composition and value, we will experience and discuss the process…
$165
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A painting technique that fully evolved during the Renaissance, imprimatura technique uses a transparent stain of color placed over a white support to create a beautiful, finished work. Learn the process and application, as you develop and complete an imprimatura painting. A variety of images and subject matter will be available to choose from. Most…
$88
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Discover fascinating creatures and microscopic structures in a drop of water. Learn how to use a microscope, view pre-made slides, and make your own slides with live biological specimens. Instructor: Kevin Kopchynski Ages: 8-11 One Class: October 1Register Now
$26
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! 
Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented. Stars Club website
$3
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Explore the often overlooked benefits of painting with acrylics. Techniques such as glazing and how to use acrylics’ unique properties as an advantage will be explored. Various materials, paints, and supplies will be presented so students will be prepared to complete a finished painting. Lessons in painting basics will include composition, color theory, depth and…
$140
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Great for Home Schoolers! Explore new and exciting areas of Science each week. From dinosaurs and pre-historic creatures to live reptiles and amphibians. Learn about ancient man, nature and the secrets of deep space. Hands-on activities and visits to special exhibits will enhance our learning experience. Instructor: Pat Gregory Ages: 6-8 Four Classes: October 4,…
$59
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Instruction will include how to create three dimensional effects, balance and unify painting composition, strengthen brush handling and color mixing skills. Subject matter includes still life, drapery, flowers and landscape. Supply list provided. Instructor: Maureen Cotti Seven Classes: October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 29Register NowCollege Credit for this class is awarded…
$188
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee |
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Register by September 23! Tour the Peabody Essex Museum and the special exhibit American Impressionist: Childe Hassam and the Isles of Shoals. This exhibition features more than 40 oil paintings and watercolors dating from the late 1880s to 1912. We will also visit the late Qing dynasty, Yin Yu Tang Chinese house, originally located in…
$105
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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All the fundamentals of oil painting will be covered--from canvas preparation to planning a composition, color mixing and paint application from start to finish. Supply list provided. Instructor: Maureen Cotti Seven Classes: October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16Register Now
$170
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With a parent or guardian, toddlers will learn how to look, interact, behave and discover new places as they explore a special exhibit or particular gallery in the museums each week. Hands-on activities, crafts, games and stories will stimulate young imaginations. Dress for mess and bring a snack. Instructor: Pat Gregory Ages: 3-5 Four Classes:…
$59
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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The inventive and amusing paintings of Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526-1593) dazzled the courts of Europe. His imaginative combinations of fruits, vegetables, and flowers create allegorical portraits of emperors and witty caricatures of their courtiers, which won him the highest artistic honors bestowed by the Holy Roman Empire. His works reveal the mind of an artist deeply…
$4
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Join local historians and neighborhood experts for enlightening strolls through the downtown area. Tours begin at the Welcome Center. This month... Armory National Historic Site with Susan Ashman, National Park Service Ranger Free for Museum and Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association members; $5 nonmembers. Photo by John PhelanLearn more at aqca.org.
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Develop a deeper understanding of the properties of color through a series of fun and addictive color projects. Working in a variety of materials, learn to mix color, identify the crucial aspects which affect color and explore the interaction between colors and how they change according to their surroundings. Understand how to replicate color accurately…
$159
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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What was important to the ancient Greeks when it came to dying, burial and immorality? Some answers can be found by taking close look at the choice of scenes depicted on objects and monuments from the 8th to the 4th century BCE. Presented by Amy S. Dane, freelance lecturer, global traveler & photographer The audience…
$4
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Learn more about our trip to Yellowstone planned for February 2017! Amidst crisp air, bare trees, frosted earth, and brilliant thermal features of Yellowstone National Park, the wildlife viewing in winter is better than any other time of year. The elements of nature are in full sway and its wild inhabitants—close-knit packs of wolves—are hunting,… |
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England, as an island country, has always had a complicated relationship with lands beyond its border seas. Explore the early history of England’s relationship with Catholic Europe, Islamic Asia and North Africa, and the Native peoples of the Americas. Discuss the maritime history of England, the ships and travelers who ventured to Italy, along the…
$58
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Zentangle is a tool that can increase focus and creativity, relieve stress, inspire new ideas and beautiful creations. Have some zentangle fun in circles - as we throw balance out the window! Relax, slow down, learn some new patterns, revisit some old ones! Beginners and experienced tanglers welcome. All materials provided. Instructor: Annette Chittenden One…
$46
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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The Botanic Garden of Smith College is well known for the spring bulb show and the fall chrysanthemum show; however, fewer people realize the number of old and significant trees on the campus and conservatory as well. Join Elaine Chittenden, Manager of Living Collections at the Botanic Garden for a fall foliage tour of the…
$30
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Learn to draw from observation and translate the 3D to the 2D. Explore and challenge the way we see to further our visual awareness. Using the formal elements of line, shape, texture, composition and value, we will experience and discuss the process of building a drawing. A diversity of art historical works will serve as…
$159
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Experience first-hand the azure skies, fragrant fields, and windswept landscapes that inspired artists like Cézanne and Van Gogh. We will explore the sites where these artists lived and painted, as well as the cultural treasures, food and wines of Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence. In Nice we will visit Saint Paul de Vence, Maeght Foundation and…
$4995
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Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources at the Wood Museum of Springfield History. While you’ll learn a great deal about researching using a variety of genealogical websites, keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet! Instructor: Dave Robison Four Classes: October 18, 25; November 1, 8 Register Now
$100
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
3 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Is there a writer in you? This workshop is for those who are new to the writing experience. We'll try our hand at different kinds of writing including poetry, short prose, and short memoir/personal story pieces (longhand or laptop). The Museum will be an inspiration for ideas, stimulating discussion, readings, and sharing what you write…
$70
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3 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and learn…
$4
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2 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Help us save Mother Earth! Learn fun and easy ways to reduce, reuse and recycle! Make beautiful recycled paper, crazy crayons, and even a balloon-powered car! Make a flower pot to put your very own “shamrock” plant in to take home. Please bring a small plastic water bottle (16 or 20 ounce) and any broken…
$26
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A versatile medium for both the beginner and intermediate, pastels emit an intensity of color unchallenged by any other medium. Students will be guided from start to finish, establishing proportion and shape volume, color and value. All levels welcome. Bring a brown bag lunch. Supply list provided. Instructor: Jeff Kern One Class: October 22Register Now
$75
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
3 events,
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
4 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Wagner was a major influence on both classical music and opera in the second half of the nineteenth century. Join us for a discussion and presentation of the operas of this controversial figure, as well as a look at some of the composers who followed in his footsteps. Instructor: Guy McLain Four Classes: October 26;…
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Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources at the Wood Museum of Springfield History. While you’ll learn a great deal about researching using a variety of genealogical websites, keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet! Instructor: Dave Robison Four Classes: October 26; November 2, 9, 16Register Now
$100
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3 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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A presentation by Garry Brown, long-time sports editor at The Republican Newspaper. The audience is invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. Free coffee available. Cookies provided courtesy of Big Y. Followed by a Museum members-only Continuing Conversation with docent John Howell. Photo courtesy of Masslive
$4
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2 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Explore a number of techniques for handling acrylic paint along with collage techniques. Stimulate your creativity and jump into the unknown where we will play, explore, experiment and have fun. Learn some of the principles of design and composition, as well as how to trust your intuition and open up to the creative process. Here,…
$75
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Explore the challenges and opportunities of transparent watercolors: graded washes, controlling edges, masking, etc. We’ll paint a still life, exploring wet-in-wet, splatter and other texture effects in the background, moving into rendering form, light and shadow in the foreground subjects. No previous experience is necessary. Bring a brown bag lunch and materials if you have…
$75
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Live Animal Demonstrations, 11 am-2 pm Meet some of the creepy creatures that call the Springfield Science Museum home. Trunk or Treat, 11 am-3 pm Check out the wacky, decorated trunks and get some treats from our community partners. Art Activity, 11 am-3 pm Make a scratch-art gravestone and add it to our graveyard!… |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
3 events,
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Great for Home Schoolers! Explore new and exciting areas of Science each week. From dinosaurs and pre-historic creatures to live reptiles and amphibians. Learn about ancient man, nature and the secrets of deep space. Hands-on activities and visits to special exhibits will enhance our learning experience. Instructor: Pat Gregory Ages: 6-8 Four Classes: November 1,…
$59
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
3 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Join us for a look at stars, constellations and planets visible in the night sky. Learn how to follow the seasonal patterns of the earth in its orbit around the sun and how seasonal associations help to remember and understand the sky. Explore both the science and mythology of the heavens as we consider objects…
$15
Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented. Stars Club website
$3
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With a parent or guardian, toddlers will learn how to look, interact, behave and discover new places as they explore a special exhibit or particular gallery in the museums each week. Hands-on activities, crafts, games and stories will stimulate young imaginations. Dress for mess and bring a snack. Instructor: Pat Gregory Ages: 3-5 Four Classes:…
$59
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Societies always seek to integrate past events into the national collective memory, and no nation more than the French. But, the Second World War offered supreme challenges to the French government since France literally underwent not only defeat and occupation, but endured collaboration and a civil war. One of the earliest monuments that sought to…
$4
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Create dazzling handmade ornaments! Using origami folding techniques, make at least four unique pieces to use as decoration, gifts or for just plain fun. These creations lend themselves well to becoming holiday ornaments, but are perfect for any occasion all year round. Geared for novice folders --- anyone is welcome to join. Expect to work…
$54
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Once spices were so valued, that merchants and explorers journeyed to distant parts of the world for them. We’ll focus on the history of spices, the places they come from, the spices favored in different countries, and the ways spices are used in holiday fare -- from English harvest breads to American Independence Cakes, from…
$30
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Using graph paper we will unlock the secrets of symmetry! Using circles, squares, diamonds, your favorite symbols, and a few Zentangle patterns, we will create unique symbolic art. All levels welcome. Materials provided. Instructor: Annette Chittenden One Class: November 5Register Now
$46
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Flowers are a perfect subject for watercolors – this transparent medium is ideal for capturing the translucency of petals and leaves. Explore the use of wet-in-wet, edge control and color blending in rendering a floral subject. Some experience with watercolors is recommended. Most materials will be available for use or purchase. Bring a brown bag…
$75
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