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SUMMARY:Dino Trail Week* – Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and pre-history through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint\, paper\, and gel\, with instruction and techniques. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. in the Great Hall for complete instructions. \n* Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-art-naturally-gel-printing-trace-fossils-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature
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SUMMARY:Constitution Banner Program
DESCRIPTION:Help us create a “We the People” banner together inspired by the United States Constitution. Pick out core statements\, phrases or meaningful words from\nour Constitution and place them on the banner. You are also invited to place your handprint on the banner (non- toxic washable paints). Come learn about the Constitution\, how our government was structured\, and enjoy a fun and creative afternoon with our community. Prizes for young folks who show up with the Preamble to the Constitution memorized! Sponsored by Indivisible Montague. For all ages\, meet in the courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/constitution-banner-program/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,History
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Ways of My Ancestors - Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Join photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster\, whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc\, Mohegan\, and Cherokee lineage\, for an artist reception. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, Scott’s passion highlights the rich\, resilient\, diverse cultures and history of the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Light refreshments. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-ways-of-my-ancestors-imagery-lighting-the-path-to-awareness/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Cyanotype Sun Prints from the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create cyanotypes—or sun prints— to take home with sensitized paper\, plants or stencils\, glass\, and the power of UV light. Rain or shine (we’ll use special light boxes if it rains). For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-cyanotype-sun-prints-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Science
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Source to Sea Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from tile\, pebbles\, marble and glue\, inspired by the Connecticut River’s annual Source to Sea Clean-up in September. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-source-to-sea-mosaics-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Great Hall Art Exhibit: Stitched Through the Seven Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Stitched Through the Seven Sisters is a location-specific series about honoring an almost-daily practice of communing with nature as visual artist Kerry St. Laurent stitches herself through her local trail system. Matte hot press photographic prints are layered with matte gouache that nods to mapping and ink and colored pencil stitching that references both woven comfort and the idea that wandering counters life’s unraveling and knits us back together.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-art-exhibit-stitched-through-the-seven-sisters/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Kerry St. Laurent’s Stitched Through the Seven Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist\, Kerry St. Laurent\, who created a unique journey through the Seven Sisters of the Holyoke Range through art. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-kerry-st-laurents-stitched-through-the-seven-sisters/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Leaf Prints for Leaf Peepers
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home inspired by autumn using paint\, paper\, gel and even leaves for adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up. Free. All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-leaf-prints-for-leaf-peepers-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature
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SUMMARY:Montague Community Fair at Unity Park
DESCRIPTION:Discover us at Unity Park (at 56 First Street)! Celebrate “Good Neighbor Day” with an afternoon of free family activities and learn about local community organizations. Join DCR staff at the fair to learn all about our animal neighbors at our activity table with crafting. The fair has light refreshments\, music\, and fun activities for all ages\, in collaboration with Montague Public Libraries.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-community-fair-at-unity-park/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T103000
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Paper Marbling and Mini Books
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Inspired by the Montague Paper Company’s history of making book paper\, we’ll celebrate the book arts—right here in the building that was once the company’s machine shop. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home using Suminagashi techniques (the Japanese art of marbling) and making small accordion-pleated books. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-paper-marbling-and-mini-books/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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