Step into the world of metalworking with our comprehensive lathe workshop, where safety meets precision and creativity knows no bounds. This hands-on class covers all the essentials of lathe operation, from safety protocols to basic machining techniques, empowering you to bring your metalworking dreams to life.
What to Expect: Under the expert guidance of our seasoned instructor, you'll embark on a journey through the fundamentals of lathe operation. From selecting and setting up tools to mastering the art of stock installation and part turning, you'll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of the lathe workflow. Through a series of interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, you'll learn essential skills such as filing, drilling, and maintaining concentricity, ensuring that each part you create meets the highest standards of precision and quality.
Skills You'll Acquire:
- Selecting and setting up tools in the lathe toolholder
- Applying a file to remove burrs from a part
- Installing stock in the lathe chuck for turning purposes
- Maintaining basic concentricity in a part
- Using a drill chuck in the lathe tailstock
- Properly drilling holes in metalwork
Please note:
Participants must watch the following two videos before the class:
Manual Metalworking Lathe Basics
(Note: Participants *must* watch the two videos listed above. Anyone who has not watched the videos may be asked to leave, no refund will be issued.)
What's Provided: All necessary tools and materials will be provided for the workshop, ensuring that you have everything you need to dive into the exciting world of metal lathe machining. Additionally, safety glasses and other necessary safety equipment will be available for participants to use.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for beginners and hobbyists eager to explore the art of metalworking. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a budding machinist, or simply curious about expanding your skill set, this class offers a welcoming environment for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Prerequisites/Safety Information: Prior to the workshop, participants are required to watch two instructional videos on lathe basics and metalworking metrology. This ensures that everyone enters the workshop with a foundational understanding of lathe operation and safety protocols. Participants are also required to wear closed-toe shoes and avoid wearing any loose or dangling clothing or accessories during the workshop to ensure personal safety.
Instructor: Brandon DaSilva
Standard Public Ticket $228.00
MakeHaven Members: $193.00
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Metal Lathe Mastery: Turning Basics for Beginners
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
Discover the artistry of rug tufting, a creative process where participants will sketch a pattern on a cloth, then use a tufting gun to inject the yarn into the cloth.
Participants will delve into the hands-on experience of tufting their own unique designs. The process begins with sketching a pattern on a cloth, followed by using a tufting gun to intricately inject yarn into the fabric canvas. Each participant will be assigned the use of tufting gun and frame, all materials will be provided to create a rug approximately 20" x24". Over the two sessions participants will create a carpet of their own design which they can take home.
What to Expect:
Participants will explore the fascinating world of rug tufting, with each attendee provided with the necessary tools, including a tufting gun and frame. With expert guidance, you'll bring your vision to life, creating a stunning rug approximately 20" x 24".
This class runs over 2 sessions: Sunday 10a - 5p & Monday 6p - 8p. The Monday session is for finishing the backing on your rug. If you cannot make the Monday portion, please inform the instructor so your rugs method can be adjusted to finish in one day.
Skills Learned:
- Sketching rug designs on cloth
- Operating a tufting gun with precision
- Weaving techniques for texture and color variety
Who Should Take This Class:
This workshop welcomes both beginners and those with some experience eager to explore the art of rug tufting and bring their designs to life.
What's Provided:
- All necessary materials for rug tufting, including yarn and fabric canvas.
- Expert guidance and assistance throughout both sessions.
- Tufting gun and frame assigned for individual use
Reserve your spot now for a captivating journey into the art of rug tufting. Limited spaces available. Unleash your creativity and take home a unique carpet crafted by your own hands!
This class runs over 2 sessions: Sunday 10a - 5p & Monday 6p - 8p. The Monday session is for finishing the backing on your rug. If you cannot make the Monday portion, please inform the instructor so your rugs method can be adjusted to finish in one day.
Instructor: Vanessa Reyes
Workshop Ticket Fee: $157.00
MakeHaven members: $134.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=341&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Create Your Own Hand-Tufted Rug: Beginner Workshop
Pop Rivets! – A Hands-On Workshop in Box-Making with Aluminum
lead by Madison Donnelly
Limited to 8 participants- to secure your spot email aburg@elycenter.org
March 9, 11am
This is the 1st in a series of workshops to celebrate ECOCA turning 10!
This workshop explores the process of working with aluminum sheeting to create folded, unique riveted boxes. Participants will learn basic techniques for cutting, folding, and fastening thin-gauge aluminum, using pop rivets as structural connectors.
The session will cover:
-Snipping and folding aluminum into box forms
-Drilling and riveting to create secure connections
-Incorporating text and imagery by cutting letters from aluminum cans for collage
This free family-friendly workshop is designed for all skill levels and offers an introduction to aluminum as a creative material. No prior experience is necessary. Materials provided.
After, stay for the opening reception of
Tin There, Done That, 1-3pm
Pop Rivets: A Hands-On Workshop in Box-Making with Aluminum
During February 6 - March 9, 2025, Kehler Liddell Gallery is proud to present a photographic exhibit of images from Mexico by Penrhyn and Rod Cook .
There will be an Opening Reception on February 9, 2:00-5:00pm.
Captivated by the power of visual storytelling the Cooks uncover magical hidden cenotes, abandoned ruins, and flamingo hangouts; imagery that tells a story of Mexico beyond traditional destinations.
Rod's A. presents the many sides of one model, Aurora, and their collaboration in Mexico celebrating the female nude. Rod reflects,”Creating a body of work with one model in a week is a daunting task, even though I am an intuitive and fast shooter… Aurora can claim, at the least, equal credit for the success we achieved.”
Penrhyn's SERENDIPITY Mexico captures chance encounters and serendipitous moments. Her photographs take a peek into the heritage of a proud culture. Cook explains "new experiences open my eyes and turn me into a storyteller. In Mexico I found vibrant tones and vibrant color, joyful celebrations of ancestors and families different from my own, and landscapes that reflect a long and illustrious history.”
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm, or by appt.
Address: Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.
Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming. The gallery is free and open to the public.
Serendipity, MEXICO. +. A. : photographic images by Penrhyn Cook + Rod Cook
Join us Sunday at BAR - New Haven for a Sneak a peek at our (A)Pizza Play on National Pizza Day!
A FRESH-BAKED READING AT BAR ON FEB. 9TH 12PM-3PM. $40 for a piece of show, pieces of pizza, beverages and a talk back!!! Link in the comments!!! International Festival of Arts & Ideas Taste of New Haven Apizza Feast New Haven
Broken Umbrella Sneak Peak and national Pizza Day Fundraiser
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Sunday March 9, 1-3pm
Join us fort he opening reception of the new exhibitions at the Ely Center!
Tin There, Done That, a group exhibition kicking off the celebration of ECOCA turning 10! Tin/Aluminum, the traditional material for a 10th wedding anniversary, represents ECOCA’s marriage of fostering contemporary arts in New Haven and the charitable legacy of Grace T. Ely in her Elizabethan mansion.
A Desire Path, inspired by the unplanned trails that humans create despite extensive planning. This group exhibition features the works of Jessica Bottalico, Annie Ewaskio, Jessica Fallis and Sydney Kleinrock. Each artist navigates their practice similarly to such a structure, finding moments in natural settings to get to their destinations; planned or unplanned, cyclical or straight.
Stone Screen, a solo exhibition of Anita Maksimiuk in the Flat File gallery. Maksimiuk uses migration and urban elements to represent her experience as a first-generation American. Maksimiuk uses imagery that includes parts of the American Southwest, Eastern Europe and everything that make up the five boroughs of New York City, which she calls home.
Maidan & XX, a two part solo exhibition of photographer Amartya De. On March 9th, viewers are able to begin their investigation into the photographic installation in its starting point with only a handful of photos on view. Over the weeks leading up to April 13th, De will be printing negatives in the Ely Center Basement Darkroom that he spent the previous year creating as well as making archival digital prints. Viewers will get a glimpse into De’s process which has grown out of his years growing up in Kolkata and the time he has spent travelling across the United States. Highlighted in Maidan & XX is a juxtaposition of time and space so viewers have a longer spectral dimension that holds their time - forcing them to be in the moment and retrospective simultaneously.
Opening Reception
Come hang out with makers as we get inside stuff for our first Takeapart of 2025! We'll have some post-functioning electronics and the like ready for dissection. Have something broken at home that you want to dig into? Feel free to bring it! Have fun seeing how things work with us. Reassembly definitely not guaranteed :)
In addition to the takeapart fun, we will have our usual time to chat and share proejcts. Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity. Snacks provided; feel free to bring a favorite to share if inspired.
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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
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Second Sundays: Takeapart!
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Techniques for Wheel Throwing
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Discover the artistry of rug tufting, a creative process where participants will sketch a pattern on a cloth, then use a tufting gun to inject the yarn into the cloth.
Participants will delve into the hands-on experience of tufting their own unique designs. The process begins with sketching a pattern on a cloth, followed by using a tufting gun to intricately inject yarn into the fabric canvas. Each participant will be assigned the use of tufting gun and frame, all materials will be provided to create a rug approximately 20" x24". Over the two sessions participants will create a carpet of their own design which they can take home.
What to Expect:
Participants will explore the fascinating world of rug tufting, with each attendee provided with the necessary tools, including a tufting gun and frame. With expert guidance, you'll bring your vision to life, creating a stunning rug approximately 20" x 24".
This class runs over 2 sessions: Sunday 10a - 5p & Monday 6p - 8p. The Monday session is for finishing the backing on your rug. If you cannot make the Monday portion, please inform the instructor so your rugs method can be adjusted to finish in one day.
Skills Learned:
- Sketching rug designs on cloth
- Operating a tufting gun with precision
- Weaving techniques for texture and color variety
Who Should Take This Class:
This workshop welcomes both beginners and those with some experience eager to explore the art of rug tufting and bring their designs to life.
What's Provided:
- All necessary materials for rug tufting, including yarn and fabric canvas.
- Expert guidance and assistance throughout both sessions.
- Tufting gun and frame assigned for individual use
Reserve your spot now for a captivating journey into the art of rug tufting. Limited spaces available. Unleash your creativity and take home a unique carpet crafted by your own hands!
This class runs over 2 sessions: Sunday 10a - 5p & Monday 6p - 8p. The Monday session is for finishing the backing on your rug. If you cannot make the Monday portion, please inform the instructor so your rugs method can be adjusted to finish in one day.
Instructor: Vanessa Reyes
Workshop Ticket Fee: $157.00
MakeHaven members: $134.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=341&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Create Your Own Hand-Tufted Rug: Beginner Workshop
Enhance your digital images with a simple, effective workflow.
Begin with essential camera techniques, then load images into Adobe Lightroom to refine exposure, color, sharpness, and composition. Discover how to correct problem areas and prepare your photos for stunning web presentations or high-quality prints.
Film photographers can learn to scan black-and-white or color negatives, creating beautifully preserved digital copies.
Artists will also explore the best techniques for photographing their paintings and drawings to build a professional portfolio.
This course also offers optional practice sessions between classes, held on Thursdays from 6-9 pm.
Photo Editing for Photographers and Artists
Ever wondered what a tiny drop of pond water or a slice of onion really looks like up close? Join us for a free, hands-on meetup at MakeHaven, where we'll introduce the compound microscope and take a deep dive into the hidden details of a prepared slide.
👀 See the Unseen – Whether you're new to microscopy or just love science, this is your chance to explore the microscopic world up close!
🧠 Brainstorm Future Discoveries – What else can we examine? Let’s dream up some fascinating samples for future meetups!
🔥 Get Inspired – Familiarize yourself with the microscope and spark curiosity about the tiny wonders that surround us every day.
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity! Come connect with fellow explorers and see the world in a whole new way. Spots are limited, so sign up now!
Instructor: Stacy Uchendu
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
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Exploring the Microscopic World
Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.
Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Experimental Printmaking
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.
Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/new-england-brewing-co
Happens on the following Dates:
- Jan 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
- Feb 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
- Mar 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
Bonsai Beginner Workshop at New England Brewing Co
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.
Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intermediate and Advanced Pottery
Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Metalsmithing/Jewelry
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Arts in Mind is a free monthly program for individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s or in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners. This online program connects close looking at art from the Gallery’s collection with art-making opportunities. Art supplies used during the session may include pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons (oil pastels), watercolor set, sketch pad, copy paper, and notebook.
Closed captions will be available in English.
Registration required; to register, or for more information, contact the Gallery’s Education Department at yuag.education@yale.edu or 203.436.8831.
Arts in Mind
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Join us for a CAPTIVATING journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more. Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer and commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros!
In Person at Ely Center of Contemporary Art
Wabi Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Join us for a captivating journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell your stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more.
Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer & commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros.
WABI Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
Through guided writing exercises and shared storytelling, discover the moments and experiences that shape your personal narrative. Whether you’re writing for yourself, your family, or a broader audience, this workshop will help you get started, uncover key themes in your story, and bring meaning to your memories.
This is a supportive, no-pressure group where you can explore writing in a welcoming space alongside others who may be new to the craft. As the first workshop of its kind at MakeHaven, we’re excited to explore the creative process together, opening up the possibilities of what it means to tell a story.
What to Expect
• Timed Writing & Prompts – Structured exercises will help you get words on the page without overthinking.
• Listening & Sharing – This is not a critique class. Instead, it’s a space to share and reflect in a supportive environment.
• Finding Your Narrative Thread – Every life has an arc; we’ll explore what has brought you to where you are today.
• Exploring Sense of Place – Learn to ground your story in vivid locations and moments from your past.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Techniques to capture personal memories in writing.
• Methods for structuring a narrative from life experiences.
• Tools for setting scenes and evoking place in storytelling.
• Confidence in sharing your story with others.
What’s Provided
• Writing prompts and structured exercises.
• A welcoming, supportive environment to explore your voice.
Who Should Attend
• Anyone interested in personal storytelling—whether for private reflection or publication.
• Writers at any level who want to develop a deeper connection to their experiences through writing.
• People looking for a safe, encouraging space to share and listen to others’ stories.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
• No prior writing experience required.
What to bring
• Fast Writing Pen and Legal Pad or Notebook
This is a four-part workshop, meeting over four consecutive Tuesdays, starting March 4th.
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket: $46.00
MakeHaven Members: $39.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=390&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Tell Me More! - A Memoir Writing Workshop for Self-Discovery
Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?
This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations
If you are fascinated with little things and have a love of detail, making miniature books is for you!
Students will make a variety of same sized books in miniature with a paper box to hold them. Bindings will include 3 soft cover pamphlet variations, a hardcover pamphlet, and a hardcover exposed sewing with pages precut from discarded books. After this class you may be inspired to make larger and more complicated books!
Intermediate students may substitute more complex book structures or continue work on individual projects.
Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Basic Hand Bookbinding: A Sampler in Miniature
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Create an artist book using the concept of home as inspiration.
The book can explore a real or imagined home, the structure and architecture of a house, housing-related political issues, a psychological space, or anywhere your creativity leads.
Participants will be guided in designing pages—whether blank or filled with text, collage, painting, or drawing—before assembling them into a book that physically resembles a house.
Exercises will help generate content, and a tour of a university artists’ book collection will offer further inspiration.
A small amount of work outside of sessions may be needed to complete the book.
Throughout the process, all fundamental bookbinding skills will be taught.
No experience is necessary.
Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week.
What is Home? Making an Artists’ Book about House and Home
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Gel Plate Printing uses a gelatin based plate with paint to create amazing textures with ease. These prints can be stand alone monotype prints or collaged and layered with other prints.
Students will first learn how to make a gel plate matrix that they can keep and bring home for future use. Additional instructions will cover creating and layering colors and textures on the plate to build images, making stamps and stencils, and combining gel prints with other techniques such as paper lithography, chine-collé and collage.
This class is a great introduction to printmaking for the beginner and advanced students will surely learn new tips and techniques.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
Printing with Gel Plates
Use circular needles to knit a hat in the round.
We will be covering fundamental skills including casting on, knitting in the round, fixing mistakes like dropped stitches, casting off, and blocking your work. If you can knit a hat, you can knit almost anything! This is the perfect class for beginners and those looking to refresh their knitting skills.
Knit a Hat in the Round
Unlock the capabilities of CNC with VCarve Pro, an intuitive software designed for creating and cutting parts on a CNC Router. VCarve Pro empowers you to produce intricate 2D patterns, offering profile, pocket, drill, and inlay toolpaths. Dive into the world of v-carving textures and explore the limitless possibilities of importing and machining Vectric 3D clipart or single model files.
What to Expect:
In this enlightening class, participants will embark on a journey to master the basics of VCarve by designing a project that encompasses shapes, text, and imported bitmaps. As the design takes shape, you'll learn how to assign tool paths, determine the ideal bits, and optimize cutting speeds. The class will also unveil valuable tips and tricks, including keyhole paths, double-sided milling, and texturing techniques.
Workshop Highlights:
- Designing CNC Brilliance: Dive into VCarve's interface and design a project with shapes, text, and imported bitmaps. Unleash your creativity with the power of CNC precision.
- Tool Path Mastery: Learn the art of assigning tool paths, understanding bit selection, and optimizing cutting speeds for flawless CNC execution.
- Tips and Tricks Extravaganza: Discover insider secrets, including keyhole path creation, double-sided milling mastery, and techniques for adding captivating textures to your projects.
- Post-Class Support: After the workshop, Phil will be available (within reason) to answer questions and provide assistance as you delve into your next CNC project.
Who Should Take this Class:
This workshop is open to individuals who are just beginning to explore the world of CNC design, as well as those with some experience looking to expand their skills and precision.
Requirements:
Each participant needs a laptop with VCarve installed. The program can be downloaded at https://www.vectric.com. MakeHaven has a limited number of computers available for borrowing; please indicate in your registration if you need one, and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Note:
Please be aware that the class will take place in the Multipurpose Room and focuses on the software side of CNC. There is not a hands-on or MH badging portion to this class.
Instructor: Philip LaFleur
Workshop Ticket Fee:
- Standard Public Ticket: $57.00
- MakeHaven Members: $49.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=386&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
CNC: Woodworking Basics: Designing with VCarve
Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects.
Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week.
This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org
Advanced Hand Bookbing
Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org
Advanced Hand Bookbinding
Create a small mosaic wall hanging with Mexican Smalti, a beautiful handmade glass which comes in a wide variety of rich and vibrant colors.
Students will learn how to cut Smalti using nippers or a hammer and hardie (chisel), arrange the pieces to create an image of their choosing, and attach the Smalti using the direct method with Wellbond glue.
This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced mosaic artists.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $50 for materials provided by CAW.
Mexican Smalti Mosaics
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT
Annie Sailer Adult Beginner-Intermediate Dance Class
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Join us for a CAPTIVATING journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more. Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer and commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros!
In Person at Ely Center of Contemporary Art
Wabi Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Join us for a captivating journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell your stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more.
Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer & commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros.
WABI Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours
Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids Ages 4-16
Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Metalsmithing/Jewelry
Add a touch of creativity to your candles with this fun and unique workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to paint vibrant designs directly onto candles using colored wax, creating a personal and burn-safe masterpiece. Whether you’re going for whimsical flair or elegant simplicity, this is the perfect opportunity to explore a new art form while crafting something truly special.
What to Expect:
Get ready to dive into the world of wax art! You’ll master the basics of painting with colored wax and discover pro tips for manipulating this unconventional medium. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with two beautifully decorated candles to brighten your home or give as thoughtful, handmade gifts.
Skills You’ll Learn:
• Painting techniques with colored wax
• Creative tips for achieving unique designs
What’s Provided:
• All materials, including candles and vibrant colored wax
• Tools and equipment for painting and decorating
Who Should Attend:
Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, this workshop is a great way to try something new in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Prerequisites/Safety Information:
• Safety first! Basic precautions for working with heated wax will be covered at the start of the class to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Instructor: Akari Roudebush
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=377&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Illuminate Your Creativity: Painted Candle Creations
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?
This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Centering With Clay: Focusing on Foundations
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours
Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids Ages 4-16
***Multi-Day Event-4 week workshop****
Embark on a journey into the world of 3D design with our "Mastering SOLIDWORKS: Fundamentals of 3D Part Modeling" workshop. SOLIDWORKS stands as the industry standard for 3D design, and this workshop is your gateway to unlocking its vast potential. Whether you're charting a course for a STEAM career or simply eager to dive into the realm of 3D modeling, this fundamentals module is tailored for those new to 3D solid modeling.
What to Expect
In this hands-on four-week workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of creating 3D parametric models in SOLIDWORKS. Through a combination of engaging lectures, guided demonstrations, and hands-on tutorials, you’ll build a strong foundation in 3D modeling, culminating in the creation and 3D printing of your own part files.
📅 Schedule: This class meets four consecutive Fridays, from March 14 – April 4, 2025. (8 total hours of instruction)
Skills You'll Acquire:
🔹 2D Sketching & Constraints – Learn to create fully constrained 2D sketches, the foundation of 3D solid models. Understand key sketching techniques and constraints for accurate designs.
🔹 3D Solid Modeling – Convert 2D sketches into precise 3D models using fundamental SOLIDWORKS tools.
🔹 Feature Editing & Refinements – Apply rounds, chamfers, and other treatment features to enhance the form and functionality of your designs.
Creating Hole Features – Learn how to add different hole types and understand their applications in real-world designs.
🔹 Advanced 3D Features (Time Permitting) – Explore swept and lofted features to expand your modeling capabilities.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
✅ Beginners who are new to 3D modeling and want to learn SOLIDWORKS.
✅ Students, professionals, and hobbyists looking to develop technical design skills.
✅ Anyone interested in 3D printing and parametric modeling.
What’s Provided & Requirements
🔹 Participants must bring a laptop with SOLIDWORKS installed.
🔹 A limited number of laptops are available for loan—please email events@makehaven.org in advance if you need one.
***Join us and bring your 3D design aspirations to life!
Instructor: Matthew Burke
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=336&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
From Pixels to Print: Introduction to 3D Design & Fusion 360
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
🍀 Get Lucky With Us This St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀
Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let's make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! 🍻
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Here's What You Get:
🌈 Join The Luckiest Crawl of the Year
🍹 2-3 Drinks Or Shots Included
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, & After Party
🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard
💚💛 Green & Gold Beads
🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials
🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues
📸 Professional Photographers
🔥 Awesome After Party
🎟️ Custom St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers
🗺️ Access To Our New Haven Pub Crawl Map
🚨 Get tickets NOW before prices go up! 🚨
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Get ready to experience the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day celebration! On March 15, join us for an unforgettable bar crawl filled with green drinks, shamrocks, and non-stop fun! We’ll be hopping between the best bars in New Haven, enjoying exclusive drink specials, festive giveaways, and all the lively energy of St. Patrick’s Day.
Gather your crew, don your green, and get ready for a day packed with good times and great company. Whether you're sipping on Irish whiskey, clinking glasses of green beer, or dancing to festive tunes, this crawl is the perfect way to make the most of St. Paddy’s Day.
From the first pint to the last toast, it’s going to be a day of good cheer, new friends, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on New Haven's best St. Patrick’s Day event of the year!
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🎟️ VOUCHERS 🎟️
Vouchers Are Only Valid At The Venues Posted Below!
GREEN VOUCHER = VOUCHER ITEM @ TBA 4PM-6PM
YELLOW VOUCHER = VOUCHER ITEM @ TBA 7PM-9PM
RED VOUCHER = VOUCHER ITEM @ TBA 10PM-12AM
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💚 CHECK IN 4PM - 6PM 💚
💚 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM - 10PM 💚
💚 MID PARTY 7PM-9PM 💚
💚 AFTER PARTY 10PM - 12AM 💚
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100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE:
👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!
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✔️ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✔️
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🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫
We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!
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㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑
Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.
The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - New Haven
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids ages 4-9
Indie Comics Creator Con
March 15, 2025
10 am - 6 pm
Southern Connecticut State University
345 Fitch St, New Haven, CT 06515
What to Expect:
• 175+ comic book creators
• Panels that matter, discussing topics relevant to indie creators.
• Gift bags for the first 100 attendees.
• Scavenger Hunt with an original art grand prize.
• Portfolio reviews for aspiring creators.
Indie Comics Creator Con
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Take your branding and marketing skills to the next level with our advanced Branding & Marketing Master Class. This comprehensive workshop is designed for those looking to dive deep into the art and science of building a strong brand identity and executing effective marketing strategies. Participants will learn how to balance creative storytelling with data-driven approaches to ensure their brand resonates with the right audience. The curriculum covers everything from market analysis and consumer behavior to cutting-edge digital marketing techniques and social media engagement. By the end of this class, you’ll have a powerful toolkit to elevate your brand’s presence and drive growth.
What to Expect
Throughout this workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge in developing and executing branding and marketing strategies. The course includes interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and opportunities to apply what you’ve learned directly to your brand or business. Expect to leave with actionable insights and a clear roadmap for enhancing your brand’s impact.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Develop a compelling brand narrative that captures and retains audience interest.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify key consumer segments and preferences.
• Craft and execute marketing campaigns using both traditional and digital channels.
• Leverage social media platforms effectively to engage and grow a loyal customer base.
• Analyze marketing data to refine strategies and optimize performance.
• Design visually cohesive brand elements, including logos, color schemes, and typography.
• Implement SEO and content marketing techniques to increase online visibility and organic traffic.
• Create exceptional customer experiences that foster brand loyalty and maintain consistent messaging.
What’s Provided
• Access to marketing and branding templates and resources
• Expert-led sessions with hands-on exercises and real-world applications
• A comprehensive workbook with tools, tips, and strategies for effective brand development
• Guidance on utilizing digital marketing platforms and analytics software
Who Should Attend
This master class is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners, marketing professionals, and anyone interested in developing advanced branding and marketing skills. Whether you’re building a brand from scratch or looking to elevate an existing one, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge needed for success.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No specific prerequisites are required, but a basic understanding of marketing principles is beneficial. Participants should bring a laptop for hands-on exercises and digital strategy implementation. All other materials and resources will be provided during the workshop.
Instrutor: Ricky Rollins
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket: $129.00
MakeHaven Members: $110.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Branding & Marketing Master Class
Founded by Emmy-nominated Choreographer, Chloé Arnold, SYNCOPATED LADIES is a ground-breaking mixed-media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one-of-a-kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the ladies as they each share their inspiring journeys to reach for their dreams through the art of tap dance. With fierce footwork and spectacular pop concert production, the ladies leave audiences motivated to pursue their dreams with courage, determination, and love, no matter the obstacles.
Syncopated Ladies Live!
Kickstart your Sundays the right way at Dockside Brewery! Join us for breakfast at the bar or enjoy our delicious offerings to-go via UberEats, DoorDash, & GrubHub from 10am-12:30pm! Indulge in mouthwatering breakfast flatbreads, scrumptious sandwiches, & fresh avocado toast. Don’t miss out!
Sunday Breakfast at Dockside
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.
This recurring event, dedicated to the joys of knitting and crochet, offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that's both warm and welcoming. Scheduled for the 4th Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm, this meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
What to Expect:
- Community Building: Led by Denise, our meetups are designed to cultivate a nurturing environment for knitting and crochet enthusiasts at all levels of expertise. It’s the perfect venue to connect with others who share your passion and to be part of an inclusive, creative community.
- Dedicated Project Time: Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and work-in-progress projects. Whether you’re looking to make headway on your current piece, eager to start something new, or hoping to learn a novel stitch or technique, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here.
- Brainstorming and Conversation: This is your chance to participate in engaging conversations, exchange tips and tricks, and brainstorm on future projects. If inspiration, advice, or just a friendly chat about your favorite pastime is what you seek, you’ll find an open and supportive space here.
What to Bring:
- Your Projects and Materials: Don’t forget to bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlework projects along with your yarns, needles, and hooks.
- Resources to Share: Got any helpful guides, patterns, or insights? Bring them along to share with the group! Our community thrives on the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Our Goal:
With Denise at the helm, our aim is to provide a recurring platform for knitters and crocheters to come together, share their love for the craft, work on their projects, and contribute to a flourishing community. Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded individuals, find inspiration, or simply enjoy a few hours of crafting in great company, you won’t want to miss out.
Mark your calendars for the 4th Sunday of every month, and join us from 12pm to 3pm for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and community building at MakeHaven. Let’s come together to weave a rich tapestry of creativity and camaraderie, one yarn at a time. We look forward to seeing you there!"
Instructor: Denise McGillicuddy
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=243&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Knot Just Knitting: Crochet, Embroidery and more
Join us for a hands-on class where creativity meets sustainability! In Sustainable Scrap Quilting, you’ll learn how to transform fabric scraps from our shop into a cozy quilt that will keep you or a loved one warm. This class is a great way to recycle fabric pieces that would otherwise end up in a landfill, while gaining essential quilting skills.
What to Expect
Students will start by selecting from a variety of donated fabric scraps and learn how to cut, arrange, and piece them together to create a unique quilt top. Once the quilt top is completed, you’ll discover how to layer it with batting and a backing fabric, and join these layers through basic quilting techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a completed quilt and a new understanding of sustainable crafting!
*** This workshop happens over two consecutive Sundays: March 16th & March 30.***
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Basic sewing techniques for piecing a quilt top
• How to join (quilt) the top, batting, and backing to create a finished quilt
• Understanding of sustainable crafting and how to recycle fabric scraps
• Hands-on experience with a sewing machine and quilt construction
What’s Provided
• All fabric scraps from the shop
• Batting and backing materials
• Sewing machines and other necessary tools
• Instruction and guidance throughout the entire quilting process
Who Should Attend
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate sewers who are interested in quilting, upcycling, or sustainable crafting. No prior quilting experience is required, but basic familiarity with a sewing machine is helpful.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No specific prerequisites, but it’s recommended that students have basic sewing machine knowledge. All tools and safety instructions will be provided during the class.
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=401&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Upcycled Quilts: Transform Fabric Scraps into Cozy Creations
In this red-hot workshop, discover the wonders of induction forging by creating a custom BBQ fork or a magic wand. Under the guiding hands of our expert, you'll unlock the secrets of shaping steel with an induction forge, basic hammer techniques, and a touch of wizardry. No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to transform steel into something magical.
Workshop Highlights:
- Hands-On Magic: Dive into the world of steel manipulation, where you'll cut, twist, taper, bend, and even perform a bit of steel wizardry to create your own masterpiece. Choose between crafting a wizard wand or a BBQ fork of your design.
- Steel Whisperer Expertise: Our instructor will reveal the mesmerizing science behind induction heating while guiding you through the art of steel manipulation. It's a workshop that's as educational as it is enchanting!
- Materials and Inspiration: All the necessary materials and reference images will be provided. Let your creativity flow as you embark on a steel-transforming adventure.
Class Details:
- Limited to 4 Participants: An intimate group ensures personalized attention.
- No Experience Needed: Whether you're a seasoned blacksmith or a complete novice, this workshop is tailored for everyone keen on a bit of steel sorcery.
What's Provided:
- All the materials for forging, including steel pieces and tools.
- Reference images to spark your creative flames.
- Expert instruction and assistance throughout the process.
Must Bring:
- Closed Toe Shoes: For protection against sparks and metal flakes.
- Long Pants: Choose jeans or working pants; nothing too tight, though. Let your legs breathe while you work the knives.
- Shirt: Opt for breathable fabric (no synthetics). Things will heat up as you wield your steelmagic!
Ticket Prices:
- Standard Public Ticket: $127.00
- MakeHaven Members: $108.00
Instructor: Ken Cotrona
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=414&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Introduction to Induction: Forging & Blacksmithing Basics
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
March 16 @ 7pm
Please join us for an evening of art sounds organized by Channelle Allesandre!
Rear Window (Rear Window is the collaborative project of Rex Morris, Max Hammel, and Zach Rowden)
Suggested donation $10
An Evening of Art Music
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
We love Valentine’s Day and we’re sad it’s over…BUT St. Paddy’s Day merch is available and right around the corner, just sayin’ !🍀🍀🍀🍀 Get those reservations made for our St. Paddy’s Day Bash 3/17! Lots of food and drink special along with New Haven County Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes & Drums playing 5-7pm!
St. Paddy’s Day Bash
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Techniques for Wheel Throwing
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Enhance your digital images with a simple, effective workflow.
Begin with essential camera techniques, then load images into Adobe Lightroom to refine exposure, color, sharpness, and composition. Discover how to correct problem areas and prepare your photos for stunning web presentations or high-quality prints.
Film photographers can learn to scan black-and-white or color negatives, creating beautifully preserved digital copies.
Artists will also explore the best techniques for photographing their paintings and drawings to build a professional portfolio.
This course also offers optional practice sessions between classes, held on Thursdays from 6-9 pm.
Photo Editing for Photographers and Artists
Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.
Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Experimental Printmaking
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.
Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intermediate and Advanced Pottery
Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Metalsmithing/Jewelry
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.
Mother Brown, Gold Fields, and Wild Honey
Join us for a CAPTIVATING journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more. Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer and commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros!
In Person at Ely Center of Contemporary Art
Wabi Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Join us for a captivating journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell your stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more.
Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer & commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros.
WABI Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
Through guided writing exercises and shared storytelling, discover the moments and experiences that shape your personal narrative. Whether you’re writing for yourself, your family, or a broader audience, this workshop will help you get started, uncover key themes in your story, and bring meaning to your memories.
This is a supportive, no-pressure group where you can explore writing in a welcoming space alongside others who may be new to the craft. As the first workshop of its kind at MakeHaven, we’re excited to explore the creative process together, opening up the possibilities of what it means to tell a story.
What to Expect
• Timed Writing & Prompts – Structured exercises will help you get words on the page without overthinking.
• Listening & Sharing – This is not a critique class. Instead, it’s a space to share and reflect in a supportive environment.
• Finding Your Narrative Thread – Every life has an arc; we’ll explore what has brought you to where you are today.
• Exploring Sense of Place – Learn to ground your story in vivid locations and moments from your past.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Techniques to capture personal memories in writing.
• Methods for structuring a narrative from life experiences.
• Tools for setting scenes and evoking place in storytelling.
• Confidence in sharing your story with others.
What’s Provided
• Writing prompts and structured exercises.
• A welcoming, supportive environment to explore your voice.
Who Should Attend
• Anyone interested in personal storytelling—whether for private reflection or publication.
• Writers at any level who want to develop a deeper connection to their experiences through writing.
• People looking for a safe, encouraging space to share and listen to others’ stories.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
• No prior writing experience required.
What to bring
• Fast Writing Pen and Legal Pad or Notebook
This is a four-part workshop, meeting over four consecutive Tuesdays, starting March 4th.
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket: $46.00
MakeHaven Members: $39.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=390&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Tell Me More! - A Memoir Writing Workshop for Self-Discovery
Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?
This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations
If you are fascinated with little things and have a love of detail, making miniature books is for you!
Students will make a variety of same sized books in miniature with a paper box to hold them. Bindings will include 3 soft cover pamphlet variations, a hardcover pamphlet, and a hardcover exposed sewing with pages precut from discarded books. After this class you may be inspired to make larger and more complicated books!
Intermediate students may substitute more complex book structures or continue work on individual projects.
Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Basic Hand Bookbinding: A Sampler in Miniature
A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.
The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.
“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.
This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.
The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.
This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.
Exhibit | Away in a Manger: The Creation of Nativity Scenes
You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking
Textile Art by Rita Hannafin
Inspired by Susan Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree, Rita Hannafin presents WHISPERING FOREST AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS, an exhibit of art quilts. The show will be on view at City Gallery from February 28 - March 30, with a Reception on Sunday, March 23 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. Email: rdhannafin@gmail.com. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
Whispering Forest and Other Conversations at City Gallery
Create an artist book using the concept of home as inspiration.
The book can explore a real or imagined home, the structure and architecture of a house, housing-related political issues, a psychological space, or anywhere your creativity leads.
Participants will be guided in designing pages—whether blank or filled with text, collage, painting, or drawing—before assembling them into a book that physically resembles a house.
Exercises will help generate content, and a tour of a university artists’ book collection will offer further inspiration.
A small amount of work outside of sessions may be needed to complete the book.
Throughout the process, all fundamental bookbinding skills will be taught.
No experience is necessary.
Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week.
What is Home? Making an Artists’ Book about House and Home
Join me for the opening of MOTHER BROWN, GOLD FIELDS, AND WILD HONEY, my exhibition showcasing two decades of my groundbreaking wet clay performance practice. This immersive exhibition features an extensive collection of my performance prints, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering a rare glimpse into my creative process behind these physically and emotionally intense works.