Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Indigo Shibori Workshop
Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the basics of Japanese Indigo Shibori! Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist dye technique that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce different patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye. Led by Michelle Blanchette, you will experiment with tying,… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
Story Hour at Fruitlands Museum
Join us for a fun-filled Story Hour related to the many sides of Fruitlands Museum! From the Fairy Forest of Louisa May Alcott’s childhood to the bustling herb gardens of the Shakers and the visionary views of artists and writers, explore the wonders of the natural world through stories, crafts,… Read More
Brush and Bloom at Minton Stable
Paint with expert guidance in the tranquility of the garden! For the month of May, join us in painting and exploring Minton Stable Community Garden, one of our largest properties in our network of 56 garden. It hosts a public lawn space, gated community garden plots, and a gated area… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
The Art of Sun Printing: A Cyanotype Workshop
Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in this hands‑on cyanotype workshop at Weir River Farm. Cyanotype is a process in which images are created using UV light—either from the sun or a controlled source—to produce striking prints. Simple, creative, and endlessly customizable, cyanotypes offer a… Read More
Printing with the Sun: Botanical Cyanotypes with Madge Evers
Join artist and author Madge Evers for a hands-on workshop inspired by her new book, “Printing With the Sun,” a beautifully crafted guide to cyanotype printing. Participants will learn the fundamentals of cyanotype as both a creative practice and a way to engage deeply… Read More
Souvenirs and Science: Flower Pressing and Herbarium Workshop
Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley, one of the many illustrious residents of the Old Manse and the finest Harvard professor who never attended, was a noted botanist who left behind her collection of pressed flowers and other plant material known as an herbarium. Herbaria have long been used as both scientific… Read More
The Land Tells Our Stories Artist Workshop: Cyanotype Silk Painting with Ella Mahoney
Join us for a series of artist-led workshops at Fruitlands as part of The Land Tells Our Stories, a state-wide exhibit of outdoor sculpture. This workshop will focus on the work of Ella Mahoney and explore the silk painting techniques she uses in her outdoor installations. Moshup’s… Read More
Love Notes from an Old Manse
Passing secret messages and leaving notes to friends and loved ones is a tale as old as time. Stop by our tent to learn the art of the “puzzle purse” and write a note to someone in your life that unfolds before their eyes. The Old Manse provided many… Read More
Love Notes from an Old Manse
Passing secret messages and leaving notes to friends and loved ones is a tale as old as time. Stop by our tent to learn the art of the “puzzle purse” and write a note to someone in your life that unfolds before their eyes. The Old Manse provided many… Read More
The Land Tells Our Stories Artist Workshop: "Ghost Gear” Sculptures with Posey Moulton
Join us for a series of artist-led workshops at Fruitlands as part of The Land Tells Our Stories, a state-wide exhibit of outdoor sculpture. This workshop will focus on the work of Posey Moulton and her use of “Ghost Gear” – recycled and reclaimed fishing gear that she… Read More