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May Movie Matinees
May Movie Matinees
All showings at 1:00 in Dexter Hall Tuesday, May 7: LION Tuesday, May 14: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tuesday, May 21: THE BIG SICK Tuesday, May 28: THE JOY LUCK CLUB Join us in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with these movies celebrating AAPI culture. No registration required. Free freshly-popped popcorn!
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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OSV AmeriCorps Programming
OSV AmeriCorps Programming
Join OSV AmeriCorps members at the Jacob Edwards Library for free activities, crafts, and workshops based on 1830's history. Ages 5 to adult. Saturday, May 18th 10:30 - 11:30 am Wool processing and dyeing Wednesday, May 29th 3:00 - 4:00 pm Pollinators and seed bombs
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
The concert “Classic to Contemporary” features music ranging from Jean Sibelius’ “Impromptu" and Peter Warlock’s "Capriol Suite" to a medley of favorites from "Mamma Mia" by the Swedish pop group ABBA. You are sure to enjoy Vanessa Pentz’s soaring oboe solo, floating atop the strings, on Ennio Morricone’s "Gabriel’s Oboe”. It’s been clear to orchestra members that one…
Square Dances
Square Dances
All dances are held from 7 - 9:30 pm. Saturday, May 18 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 15 Friday, June 28 Saturday, July 13 Sunday, July 21. BYO picnic at 1:00pm. Dance 2-4:30pm Saturday, August 3 Dance 7-9:30 Friday, August 16 Friday, September 6 Sunday, September 22. BYO picnic at 1:00 pm. Dance 2-4:30 $10…
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Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
The concert “Classic to Contemporary” features music ranging from Jean Sibelius’ “Impromptu" and Peter Warlock’s "Capriol Suite" to a medley of favorites from "Mamma Mia" by the Swedish pop group ABBA. You are sure to enjoy Vanessa Pentz’s soaring oboe solo, floating atop the strings, on Ennio Morricone’s "Gabriel’s Oboe”. It’s been clear to orchestra members that one…
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NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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Home School Square Dances
Home School Square Dances
All dances ae held 12:30-2:00 pm. Wednesday, June 5 Wednesday, June 12 $6.00 per person per session. An adult must stay on the grounds per children group. Please wear comfortable closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle. We look forward to seeing you. More information can be found on our website www.blueslope.com Please no…
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
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Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Our super popular "Wheel 101" workshop is a two hour intro to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You’ll learn to “throw” the clay and have the opportunity to make 2 bowls. You’ll pick glaze colors at the end of the session, and the bowls will be fired and glazed for you and returned in…
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NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
2 events,
Home School Square Dances
Home School Square Dances
All dances ae held 12:30-2:00 pm. Wednesday, June 5 Wednesday, June 12 $6.00 per person per session. An adult must stay on the grounds per children group. Please wear comfortable closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle. We look forward to seeing you. More information can be found on our website www.blueslope.com Please no…
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
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Square Dances
Square Dances
All dances are held from 7 - 9:30 pm. Saturday, May 18 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 15 Friday, June 28 Saturday, July 13 Sunday, July 21. BYO picnic at 1:00pm. Dance 2-4:30pm Saturday, August 3 Dance 7-9:30 Friday, August 16 Friday, September 6 Sunday, September 22. BYO picnic at 1:00 pm. Dance 2-4:30 $10…
1 event,
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Our super popular "Wheel 101" workshop is a two hour intro to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You’ll learn to “throw” the clay and have the opportunity to make 2 bowls. You’ll pick glaze colors at the end of the session, and the bowls will be fired and glazed for you and returned in…
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NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AND TEENS Ages 11+
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
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ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
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Music at the Amp
Music at the Amp
The Friends of the Garden on the Bridge are thrilled to announce that musical performances are returning to the Amp this summer. Maggie Macha has generously taken on the role of booking agent for the Amp, and she's already lined up two acts. First up is Rusty Macha, performing Saturday, June 22, followed by the…
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8 WEEK “TEEN” CLASS 11+
8 WEEK “TEEN” CLASS 11+
Prefer a more continuous experience through the summer than just one week? We've got an 8 week class designed for students age 11 and up! They'll work on handbuilding, wheel-throwing and painting, decorating, and glazing. Specific projects will be planned for each class after students have registered to ensure appropriate skill levels for each group…
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STAINED GLASS SUNCATCHER
STAINED GLASS SUNCATCHER
Class size is limited so register now to reserve your spot! This class is for beginner/intermediates where you'll get an introduction to the copper-foil stained glass construction process and build a small suncatcher to take home. After some practice time to get basic exposure to glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing techniques, you'll pick…
Square Dances
Square Dances
All dances are held from 7 - 9:30 pm. Saturday, May 18 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 15 Friday, June 28 Saturday, July 13 Sunday, July 21. BYO picnic at 1:00pm. Dance 2-4:30pm Saturday, August 3 Dance 7-9:30 Friday, August 16 Friday, September 6 Sunday, September 22. BYO picnic at 1:00 pm. Dance 2-4:30 $10…
3 events,
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Our super popular "Wheel 101" workshop is a two hour intro to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You’ll learn to “throw” the clay and have the opportunity to make 2 bowls. You’ll pick glaze colors at the end of the session, and the bowls will be fired and glazed for you and returned in…
Summer Concert Series in Thompson, CT
Summer Concert Series in Thompson, CT
Looking forward to also add our Summer Concert Series in Thompson, CT. Saturday June 29th,2024: Wayne Sinclair & The Flat Hammock Band - " Surf Rock" 6:00-7:30 pm Riverside Park , North Grosvenordale, CT Saturday July 13th,2024 : Wooden Horse Band " A Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young" - 6:00-7:30 pm Riverside…
Music at the Amp
Music at the Amp
The Friends of the Garden on the Bridge are thrilled to announce that musical performances are returning to the Amp this summer. Maggie Macha has generously taken on the role of booking agent for the Amp, and she's already lined up two acts. First up is Rusty Macha, performing Saturday, June 22, followed by the…
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BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
Our first adult camp of the summer filled so quickly and our waiting list was so long that we decided to add a second one! This class is perfect for complete beginners or for new potters who really want to work on their skills before moving to an intermediate class. The class is 100% on…
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BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
Our first adult camp of the summer filled so quickly and our waiting list was so long that we decided to add a second one! This class is perfect for complete beginners or for new potters who really want to work on their skills before moving to an intermediate class. The class is 100% on…
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BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
Our first adult camp of the summer filled so quickly and our waiting list was so long that we decided to add a second one! This class is perfect for complete beginners or for new potters who really want to work on their skills before moving to an intermediate class. The class is 100% on…
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BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
BEGINNERS: TRY OUR ADULT CAMP!
Our first adult camp of the summer filled so quickly and our waiting list was so long that we decided to add a second one! This class is perfect for complete beginners or for new potters who really want to work on their skills before moving to an intermediate class. The class is 100% on…