Program Calendar

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

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

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

Registration for this class has closed. This introductory course is designed to offer beginners the skills needed to explore personal expression in both drawing and painting. Students will practice basic skills in perspective, composition, color theory and step-by-step techniques in either acrylic or oil paint. Supply list provided. Instructor: Doug Gillette Six classes - January…

Registration for this class has closed. Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites. You’ll learn a great deal about researching– but keep in mind that it’s not all on the internet! Instructor: Dave Robison Four classes - February 9, 23; March 1, 8

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

Registration for this class has closed. 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 Six classes - February 10, 24; March 2, 9, 16, 23

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

This course has been canceled. Have you started a novel, collection of some kind, memoir, or family history you'd like to see in a nicely designed book? Find out your choices in either self-publishing or sending your manuscript out to publishers. This workshop will be hands-on, with feedback on your work, encouragement to complete it,…

Registration for this class has closed. Develop the skill to draw from observation and translating the three dimensional to the two dimensional. We will be exploring/ challenging the very nature of how we see in order to develop a fuller visual awareness. By practicing a variety of methods and materials we will develop a more…

A fun hour of interactive Celtic flavored dialogue and music! Presented by Eileen Markland, performer and music educator The audience is invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. Cookies and beverage are provided courtesy of Big Y. Followed by a Museum members-only Continuing Conversation with docent Pat Storey.

Registration for this class has closed. Register for the next session in May. In this series, we’ll tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering wildlife and animals in pencil and other drawing media. Some of the specific areas we’ll focus on include texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues…

Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with Eileen Markland, join docent Pat Storey for further discussion in the Made in the Valley gallery in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Museum members only.

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

Registration for this class has closed. Explore the chemistry behind baking while “magically” filling cupcakes and making easy, yummy frosting! Learn basic decorating techniques, such as dirty icing, frosting, and piping, then decorate your own cupcakes to take home! Dress for mess; please bring an apron. Note: This class may not be appropriate for children…

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

See the Springfield Falcons take on the Portland Pirates at the MassMutual Center. Meet the Cat in the Hat and his sidekicks Thing 1 and Thing 2. Seuss-themed jerseys will be worn during the game and later be auctioned with proceeds donated to the Museums. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank.Get Tickets