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SUMMARY:Milford Makes Creative Reuse Pop-Up at Firehouse Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Milford Makes will transform the Firehouse Gallery into a Mini Creative Reuse Center and Makerspace for a weekend of shopping\, workshops\, and hands-on creativity from Friday\, September 25\, through Sunday\, September 27. The pop-up will offer donated art and craft supplies\, fabric\, yarn\, paper\, tools\, and other creative materials while providing a preview of Milford Makes’ vision for a permanent creative reuse center in the community. \nThe weekend begins with a Preview Night on Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Advance tickets are $5\, or $8 at the door\, and give visitors an opportunity to browse the materials before the pop-up opens to the public. Advance tickets are limited\, and door admission is available as space permits. \nOn Saturday\, the Pop-Up Shop will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Children can take part in a free Kids’ Bug Collage Workshop from 11 am to noon\, creating colorful paper bugs with donated and reused materials. Space is limited to 15 children\, and advance registration is required\, with a parent or adult caregiver required to remain with participating children. Adults can explore the traditional Japanese stitching technique of Sashiko during a workshop from 2 to 4 pm. Registration and a workshop fee are required. \nThe Pop-Up Shop returns Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm for a final opportunity to browse the available materials. From noon to 2 pm\, local makers can bring their own projects to the regular Makers Meet Up\, work alongside others\, share ideas\, and connect with fellow creatives. \nThe Milford Makes Creative Reuse Pop-Up will take place at the Firehouse Gallery in Milford\, CT. The weekend is part of Milford Makes’ long-term effort to establish a permanent Makerspace and Creative Reuse Center where affordable creative materials can find a second life and people of all ages can learn\, make\, and connect. The complete schedule\, workshop registration\, and Preview Night tickets are available at the Milford Makes website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/milford-makes-creative-reuse-pop-up-at-firehouse-gallery/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Firehouse Gallery\, 81 Naugatuck Ave\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum\, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1\, 2026\, from 11 am to 4 pm. \nVisitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers an opportunity for young visitors and families to create while exploring the imaginative world of gemstones and other natural treasures. \nThe Hands-On\, M!nds-On rock study collection will also be available for family learning\, providing an interactive way to discover more about rocks and the natural materials that inspire this year’s Wee Faerie Village. \nHands-On Creativity is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. The program takes place Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. \nAdditional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/hands-on-creativity-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Booked and Framed: Sunflowers at Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow readers for Booked and Framed: Sunflowers at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, from 1 to 2 pm. \nThis book discussion features Sunflowers: A Historical Romance of Vincent van Gogh\, A Tormented Artist\, and the Woman Who Loved Him by Sheramy Bundrick. Set in Arles\, France\, the novel follows Rachel\, who becomes the muse of Vincent van Gogh as she is drawn into the artist’s world of creativity\, passion\, and emotional struggle. Participants will explore the novel’s themes of love\, resilience\, and artistic genius through group discussion. \nAdmission is $5. \nThe Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. For tickets and additional information\, visit https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/booked-and-framed-sunflowers/.
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LOCATION:Mattatuck Museum\, 63 Prospect Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture: Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico at Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore the stories behind museum collections during the Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, from 1 to 2 pm. \nPresented by Dr. Guzmán of Trinity College\, Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico examines the hidden histories behind museum objects and exhibitions. The lecture explores how artifacts are collected\, selected\, and interpreted\, encouraging audiences to consider the decisions that shape the stories museums tell. Light refreshments will be provided. \nAdmission is $10 for non-members and $5 for museum members. \nThe Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. For tickets and additional information\, visit https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/annual-keggi-lecture-2026/.
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LOCATION:Mattatuck Museum\, 63 Prospect Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour: Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore Connecticut artists’ perspectives on American identity and history during a guided gallery tour of Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, from 1 to 2 pm. \nMuseum docent Nancy Mol leads the tour through the current exhibition\, which features works addressing themes of American identity and the nation’s history over the past 250 years. The exhibition offers an opportunity to consider the many experiences and perspectives that have shaped the American story. \nPatchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum from June 27 through November 8\, 2026. The guided tour provides additional context about the featured artwork and themes explored throughout the exhibition. \nThe Gallery Tour is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. The tour takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. \nAdditional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/gallery-tour-patchwork-connecticut-artists-consider-250-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:French-Language Tour of Nature's Impressions: The Modernist Landscape and the William L. Richter Collection at Bruce Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore Nature’s Impressions: The Modernist Landscape and the William L. Richter Collection during a French-language tour at Bruce Museum on Sunday\, September 27\, from 2–3 pm. \nLed by Bruce Museum docent Claire Negrin\, a native French speaker and experienced arts educator\, the tour explores the artistic contributions of notable American and European artists\, including Childe Hassam\, Henri Matisse\, Pierre-Auguste Renoir\, and John Singer Sargent. \nThe tour is free with museum admission\, but advance registration is required. The tour will be conducted in French. \nBruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT 06830.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/french-language-tour-of-natures-impressions-the-modernist-landscape-and-the-william-l-richter-collection-at-bruce-museum/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, One Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich
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