Learning
New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Elisa Hamilton
ONLINE United KingdomJoin us on Zoom for our spring Artist Talk Series featuring contemporary artists whose work explores community and public spaces. Elisa H. Hamilton is a socially engaged multimedia artist who creates inclusive artworks that emphasize shared spaces and the hopeful examination of our everyday places, objects, and experiences. Hamilton’s work ranges from drawings and paintings,…
Newton Free Library presents: Lavender Soap Making
ONLINE United KingdomPractice some self-care for spring and learn to make your own lavender soap! We’ll use a shea butter melt and pour base, lavender essential oil, and dried lavender to create our soap. Lavender not your favorite? Combine the base with your own essential oils and dried herbs and flowers to develop a soap that’s uniquely…
Newton Art Association presents: Watercolor – Demo with Gary Tucker
ZoomGary Tucker started painting with life long mentor and artist, Anita Fahs. She introduced oil painting, the impressionists, and the value of working from life. Soon after, Gary decided to make art his life path. Eventually he was drawn east to Boston where he met Professor Kaji Aso at the SMFA. Professor Aso introduced eastern…
Newton Free Library presents: Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation
ONLINE United KingdomExperience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting. Discover secrets to increasing happiness in everyday life and learn ways to make it grow each day. Yoga mats are optional. No previous experience required. Appropriate for ages 14+. Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The Zoom login…
Newton Art Association presents: The Benefits and Approach to Creating Individual Critique Groups
ONLINE United KingdomForming a virtual critique group is an invaluable way to get together and share our work. Myra Abelson & Chippa Martin have been co-hosting NAA critique meetings for many years and have also been part of a small critique group that meets monthly. They will lead this workshop that is designed to help others understand the basics…
Newton Free Library presents: When Getting Along is Not Enough – Reconstructing Race in Our Lives and Relationships
ONLINE United KingdomJoin Maureen Walker, a licensed psychologist, speaker, educator, and writer who helps people bridge cultural differences such as race, religion, gender and other social status markers for this important education session. Ms. Walker will speak about her new book, When Getting Along is Not Enough: Reconstructing Race in Our Lives and Relationships. Please register here. Please note, registration closes…
Historic Newton presents: Fiery History – How Fire Forged Community
ONLINE United KingdomHow did threats posed by fire forge community in early America? And how did Newtonians respond? Explore the role of volunteer fire companies, read personal accounts that highlight the ubiquity of fire in the 1800s (including the Great Boston Fire of 1872), and examine artifacts from fire buckets to photographs to learn more about fire…
Newton Free Library presents: Newton’s Progress and Challenges with Climate Action
ONLINE United KingdomJoin, Halina Brown, Chair of the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy, for a program that will describe Newton’s achievements to date on our 2019 Climate Action Plan. She will highlight the challenges ahead and will explain what citizens can do to contribute to our progress. Additionally, she will draw on the recent research findings about…
New Art Center presents: Art & Cocktails – Marvelous Mexico
ONLINE United KingdomLet us transport you to Mexico without stress, jet lag, or COVID-restrictions! Join curator Juan Omar Rodriguez and Flora’s Wine Bar for a tasting tour of Mexico from the comfort of your home! The tasting tour includes ingredients and tools to make a classic Margarita and Flora’s version of a Carajillo, live cocktail demonstrations with…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Legendary Iceland – Land of Ice & Fire
ONLINE United KingdomIt’s like a virtual vacation to Iceland! This presentation blends together Heidi Herman's love of Iceland and its mythology with the landscape and fascinating history. Using photos and video, the trip starts in Reykjavik from the archeological dig of a Viking settlement to the vibrant city of today. From there, we travel around the country,…