Instructor: Sara Rodich Saturday, March 7 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $45 member/$55 non-member (includes materials) All ages welcome. If registering a child, an adult family member must also register and participate. Scholarships are available to support youth registrations. For financial aid, please click “register” as usual and follow the prompts. Brighten your mood and spark […]
Some Sampler Stories: Tracing 19th-Century Schoolgirls and Their Revolutionary Roots with Michele Pagan Join us for a fascinating presentation exploring the national search for 19th-century schoolgirl samplers. Through research tracing the Revolutionary War ancestors of the young girls who stitched these intricate works, we’ll uncover the stories of their families — who their parents and grandparents […]
Oil Painting for Beginners With Ken Ahlering: A Six-Week Class Instructor: Ken Ahlering Six Wednesdays, April 1–May 13 (skips April 29) 2–3:30 p.m. SVAC Member: $215; Non-member: $265 Learn to paint with oils in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. This class is ideal for those who have never painted before–no materials purchase is necessary. Just […]
Democracy and Economics: Can Democracies Thrive Without Growth? with Peter Radford Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf has argued that modern democracy is, at its core, a product of sustained economic growth — and that when growth slows, democracy fades. But is this truly the case? And if so, what does it mean for the future […]
Mokuhanga Carving and Printing With Texture: A Two-Day Workshop With Patty Hudak Instructor: Patty Hudak Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10 10 a.m.–4 p.m. SVAC Member: $250; Non-member: $305 (includes materials fee) Ages 16+ This workshop explores texture in mokuhanga, the Japanese method of water-based woodblock printing, as both a visual and tactile […]
Mokuhanga Carving and Printing With Texture: A Two-Day Workshop With Patty Hudak Instructor: Patty Hudak Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10 10 a.m.–4 p.m. SVAC Member: $250; Non-member: $305 (includes materials fee) Ages 16+ This workshop explores texture in mokuhanga, the Japanese method of water-based woodblock printing, as both a visual and tactile […]
Botanical Drawing With Colored Pencils: A One-Day Workshop With Corry Buckwalter Instructor: Corry Buckwalter Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 a.m.–4 p.m. SVAC Member: $125; Non-member: $155 Ages 16+ Draw petals, blooms and flowers with colored pencils and connect with the colors of nature. Practice techniques for blending, layering colors, creating depth and lively forms. Participants […]