Sausage Making with Tyler Potter of The Swimming Pig
A hands-on class with Tyler Potter of the Swimming Pig for preparing, seasoning, grinding, and stuffing your own sausage! Each participant will make and take home approximately 1.25 pounds of fresh pork garlic and herb sausage. During the class, enjoy a meal of The Swimming Pig’s pre-made sausages served… Read More
Sourdough Basics with Matt from Beetlebung Farm
This event has sold out. Join Matt, Head Baker and Miller at Beetlebung Farm, for an introductory sourdough class. In this demonstration-style lecture, Matt will break down the fundamentals of sourdough baking, including starter maintenance, shaping techniques, baking tips, and the science of fermentation. Matt will discuss the process of… Read More
Sip and Sculpt: Ceramic Planter with a Friendly Face
Throughout the Sculpture Park you’ll find many hidden faces and abstracted human forms nestled within the landscape. Inspired by the interactions between these man-made figures and the natural world, we’ll be using air-dry clay to create our own planters in the shape of a human head, blending material, form, and… Read More
Celebrating the American Landscape In Art & In Nature
In honor of America’s 250th and the Frederic Church 200, The Trustees will present a series of two lectures to honor the American landscape, both through the artistic visions of Hudson River artist Frederic Church, and through the New England landscape that surrounds us, which remains at the heart of… Read More
Souped Up Sandwiches: Adult Cooking Class
Level up your lunch game in this hands-on adult cooking class focused on soups and sandwiches. Chef Charlotte will teach you how to elevate classic lunch staples. Together, we’ll make grilled cheese and tomato soup, carrot ginger soup, and miso eggplant banh mi. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and… Read More
An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club under the open-air tent at the Old Manse for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Fabulous Fungi: Mushroom Foraging, Cultivation and Cuisine
At this fascinating workshop, you’ll walk Powisset’s woodlands and meadows, guided by Powisset’s mycologist, Amanda, who will provide tips for locating and identifying fungi. Amanda will discuss the role of fungi in the ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well… Read More
Landmarks & Landscapes: Birding Walk at Rocky Woods
Bird is the word! Join us for a guided outdoor birding program where you’ll learn how to observe and identify local bird species. With six and a half miles of trails winding through 491 acres of varied terrain, Rocky Woods offers a remarkable diversity of wildlife and is an ideal… Read More
Sip and Stitch: Crocheted Coral Creations
Inspired by our new installations by Silvia López Chavez, we are looking to the intricate patterns and structures of the natural world and creating our own crochet coral reefs! Both in her new mural in the Museum Building and her interactive installation in the Sculpture Park, Chavez explores the… Read More
Celebrating the American Landscape In Art & In Nature
In honor of America’s 250th and the Frederic Church 200, The Trustees will present a series of two lectures to honor the American landscape, both through the artistic visions of Hudson River artist Frederic Church, and through the New England landscape that surrounds us, which remains at the heart of… Read More
Tour de Tapas: Adult Cooking Class
Join us on a trip from Greater Boston to Barcelona, no passport necessary! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to create a multitude of tapas for a delicious family-style feast. Together, we’ll make crispy, garlicky Pan con Tomate, Spanish Tortilla, Albondigas, and Cinnamon Sugar Churros. Read More
Scrumptious Sourdough: Adult Cooking Class
Sourdough is one of the oldest forms of bread; in fact, it was the traditional breadmaking method for most of human history. Special guest chef Clarisse Maugis will ensure your success in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to make a simple sourdough bread using staple pantry ingredients. C’est Magnifique!… Read More