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© Ania MoussawelIt's our favorite time of the year! It's time for Winter Solstice 2024! A celebration of our members creativity! Join us for an afternoon filled with the diversity and creativity of our artist members. Be here at the museum to celebrate all of the talented artists that are part of our amazing photo community. Saturday December 14th from 4 to 6pm We are also thrilled to showcase two award winning photographers in December. In our Griffin Gallery, Bridget Jourgensen is our 2024 John Chervinsky Scholarship Award winner, showcasing her award winning

© Patricia Scialo, Lady of the Forest No. 1, previous attendee of Member Networking DayJoin us for a morning event of conversation and critique. We are excited to provide our members an opportunity to network, grow, ask questions and get critical feedback about a body of work either in process or complete. Spend your Saturday morning with Crista Dix, Executive Director to have a conversation answering your questions about your creativity, working with institutions or other issues or ideas around photography and creativity. Join us Sunday December 15th from 9.30am-12pm for our roundtable peer

Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of many classes are being offered during the week of September 2-6. Come try a class and meet the teachers before fall semester begins on September 8. There's something for all ages!
Demo Class Schedule & Sign-Up
Plus, you can bring the whole family to our annual MusicFest Open House on Sunday, September7, 2:00-4:00 PM. This free event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and more! Have fun exploring the entire building and meeting the instruments.
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Learn about soil, and its many layers, and then make your own (edible) soil sample to take home. This program is for kids in grades 1-5. Registration is required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Making the transition from seeing an image on the screen to seeing it in print can be a challenge. To make a successful print takes more than knowing what buttons to push. After the initial instruction in basic color management and printer settings, students will explore how various controls affect the outcome and esthetic of the print. Training your eye to see and evaluate color through a series of technical exercises will be an important part of this class. Additional exercises will explore edge contrast and sharpness, and custom black and white printing. Students should be comfortable using

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Design your own paper cubes inspired by your favorite game or book characters, then stack them for a game of knockdown. For children rising into grades K-2, younger children may need help from a caregiver. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.