This three-hour workshop focuses on learning how to decorate words and short texts with elegant flourishes. Participants will explore how decorative strokes can enhance rhythm, movement, and balance in calligraphy, and how to apply flourishes thoughtfully and with intention. The workshop is suitable for participants with some prior experience in pointed pen calligraphy. It will […]
Wednesday, March 4th, 10:30am-1pm Don't miss this special opportunity to join an exclusive tour with Jordan Hillman, Bruce Museum associate curator, of the Georges Braque exhibition, followed by a private lunch at the museum. Georges Braque (French, 1882–1963) once confessed the urge "to touch a thing and not merely see it,” an impulse that drove […]
Join a special closing event for the 46th Annual Photograph Show, in partnership with Connecticut Cottages & Gardens. RSVP to [email protected]
Join us for a soothing and creative morning designed to help you slow down, relax, and reconnect—with yourself and your creativity. This special experience is co-led by Diane Barnett of Grounded Meditation and artist Jen Faye Colombo, blending mindfulness, sound, and expressive art in a supportive, welcoming space. Begin with a sound bath […]
This three-hour workshop focuses on learning how to decorate words and short texts with elegant flourishes. Participants will explore how decorative strokes can enhance rhythm, movement, and balance in calligraphy, and how to apply flourishes thoughtfully and with intention. The workshop is suitable for participants with some prior experience in pointed pen calligraphy. It will […]
Guided Tour and Private Lunch Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 11am-1:30pm Join the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Haven for an exclusive group tour and lunch at the recently renovated Yale Center for British Art , followed by a visit to the Yale […]
Join the Carriage Barn Arts Center for a special group visit to the Gordon Parks Foundation in Pleasantville, NY. We will meet at the Foundation for a guided tour of the Gordon Parks Foundation Gallery, featuring the special exhibition ART X ACTIVISM: Selections from The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Collection of Artwork by Fellows and Prize […]
Come feel the beat and explore the world of percussion in this over the top program! Percussion is like the superhero of music -- its quick-to-captivate charm makes it perfect for a hands-on concert. Enjoy and explore the sounds, rhythms, and instruments with classical/contemporary percussionist Russell Fisher. Music fans of all ages will […]
Four Sundays: March 15, 22, 29, April 12 from 5-6:15pm Want to learn a new instrument? In this workshop for adults, children, teens and families, you'll learn chords and strumming techniques for the ukulele! Led by local musician and instructor Michael-Louis Smith, this series is ideal for interested learners aged 6 and up. Some ukuleles will […]
Four Sundays: March 15, 22, 29, April 12 from 6:30-7:45pm Join this laid-back, fun, and highly educational songwriting workshop with musician, songwriter and educator Michael-Louis Smith. This series will be accessible to musicians and non-musicians, some knowledge of music theory is helpful, but not required. Explore how a song is constructed, analyze harmonic/chord progressions, and […]
This playful, process-focused workshop invites students to explore calligraphy beyond traditional letterforms. Through guided exercises with a cola pen and brush, participants will experiment with pressure, rhythm, texture, and mark-making to create expressive lines and unexpected surfaces. Students will also work with unconventional tools—such as a dropper, ruling pen, and syringe—to produce layered effects, splatters, […]
Art Appreciation To Fuel Personal & Professional Growth, Part II Hilary Wittmann, Carriage Barn Arts Center and Ariane Triay, La French Goose Interiors invite you to join us for an online lecture and discusson with Katharine Earnhardt, Founder of Mason Lane Art Advisory. Katharine will lead an engaging conversation for anyone interested in […]