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
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
Sip and Stich: 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
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
Date Night: Passport to Paris Adult Cooking Class
Join us for a romantic, hands-on cooking experience designed for couples, where you’ll create a complete, flavorful meal together. We’ll render bacon to add a crispy bite to Salade Lyonnaise, complete with warm vinaigrette and finish with a silky poached egg. Indulge in steak frites covered in melty Bearnaise butter… Read More
A Bite of Italy: Adult Cooking Class
Spend an evening in Rome with Chef Charlotte! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll recreate the colors of the Italian flag with Insalata Tricolore; emulsify butter, cheese, and pasta water to make an authentic Cacio e Pepe; layer delicate melanzane for Eggplant Parmigiana; and finish with a creamy, espresso-soaked tiramisu. Read More
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More
Our Waters, Our Future: A Community Conversation on Plum Island Sound
Join Mass Oyster Project and The Trustees for a community conversation about the future of Plum Island Sound. Share observations of changes in local waters and explore nature-based solutions to strengthen and protect coastal landscapes. This open discussion will be led by Valerie Perini, North Shore Education Manager of The… Read More
Open Books: Linocut Bookplate Workshop
190 years ago, while sitting in the upstairs study of the Old Manse, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in Nature that “the world shall be to us an open book.” His words set the stage for many literary greats who lived and visited at the Old Manse, and who took inspiration… Read More
Literary Legacy: A Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Step into the world of 19th-century poet, journalist, and conservationist William Cullen Bryant at his beloved family homestead in Cummington, Massachusetts. This guided tour offers a look inside Bryant’s thoughtfully preserved country estate, where he spent his formative years and later returned for inspiration and retreat. Explore period… Read More