October 22 – November 19 Learn to develop the unique atmosphere and spirit of a scene through effective use of color and value. Explore how colorists use color contrast and color balance to create daring and vivid works of art. Create landscapes that are tonal and moody or vibrant with sunlit areas and shadows with…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
October 20 – November 17 Become a comic book creator in this exciting 5-class series designed for children. Learn to craft your own short comic book from start to finish. From basic drawing techniques, including shapes, objects, and figures, to layout, design, and the essentials of storytelling in comics, learn the foundational elements of comic…
October 22 – November 19 Learn to develop the unique atmosphere and spirit of a scene through effective use of color and value. Explore how colorists use color contrast and color balance to create daring and vivid works of art. Create landscapes that are tonal and moody or vibrant with sunlit areas and shadows with…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
October 20 – November 17 Become a comic book creator in this exciting 5-class series designed for children. Learn to craft your own short comic book from start to finish. From basic drawing techniques, including shapes, objects, and figures, to layout, design, and the essentials of storytelling in comics, learn the foundational elements of comic…
October 7– December 2 (No Class on October 14 and November 11) The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) offers specially designed homeschool classes for children ages 5 – 12. Taught by MMoA artist educators, these programs are a combination of discussion and hands-on art making in our galleries and KTJ studios. All programs focus on…
October 21 – November 25 Discover the art of fashion illustration. Weekly classes will focus on drawing the fashion figure, studying fashion history, and learning to draw different types of fabric. Students will create a mood board and draw inspiration from the outside world to create their own mini concept collection. Taught by Meghann Rooney.…
October 22 – November 19 Learn to develop the unique atmosphere and spirit of a scene through effective use of color and value. Explore how colorists use color contrast and color balance to create daring and vivid works of art. Create landscapes that are tonal and moody or vibrant with sunlit areas and shadows with…
This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to a sunny window. A healthy air plant (“tillandsia”) is included to make your creation complete and a perfect gift! The holders are designed…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
October 7– December 2 (No Class on October 14 and November 11) The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) offers specially designed homeschool classes for children ages 5 – 12. Taught by MMoA artist educators, these programs are a combination of discussion and hands-on art making in our galleries and KTJ studios. All programs focus on…
October 21 – November 25 Discover the art of fashion illustration. Weekly classes will focus on drawing the fashion figure, studying fashion history, and learning to draw different types of fabric. Students will create a mood board and draw inspiration from the outside world to create their own mini concept collection. Taught by Meghann Rooney.…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
October 7– December 2 (No Class on October 14 and November 11) The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) offers specially designed homeschool classes for children ages 5 – 12. Taught by MMoA artist educators, these programs are a combination of discussion and hands-on art making in our galleries and KTJ studios. All programs focus on…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
Join infectious, engaging, and award-winning songstress Marissa Mulder and her pianist Jon Weber for an evening of holiday classics and timeless jazz, pop, and Broadway selections to celebrate the magic of the season. Her songs and stories will lift your spirits and leave you feeling merry and bright! Details & Tickets
These 12-pointed stars are created from a centuries-old polyhedron design adapted to make beautiful glass ornaments. Perfect for home decor and gift-giving, they are quite elegant, suspended as a single star or in a cluster. Finished stars measure approx. 5 inches in diameter. Please note: This class is for experienced glass crafters. Participants in this…
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting…
No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers, make a colorful stained glass feather in this fun one-day workshop. About this event Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home a unique and colorful stained glass feather. You will learn the basic skills of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling,…
This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to a sunny window. A healthy air plant (“tillandsia”) is included to make your creation complete and a perfect gift! The holders are designed…
Make and take a beautiful “Heart String”! There is no glass cutting required and no experience needed in this beginner-level stained glass workshop. You will choose 3 stained glass hearts from a wide selection of colors and textures. You will learn to apply copper foil, solder, and patina, as well as simple wireworking skills to…
This beginner-friendly class serves as an introduction to the oldest form of printmaking - relief printing. You will be creating a single-color linocut print of your own design and learning the basics of relief printing in the process. You will learn how to use (If member, this counts as certification) the tabletop cylinder press, barens,…
Join us for an evening of creativity and conservation! In this guided painting workshop, a local artist will lead you in creating an ocean-inspired scene while you sip on wine from Saltwater Farm Vineyard and enjoy light bites. By attending this event, you’re directly supporting Project Oceanology’s ongoing marine education and conservation programs. The funds…
This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to a sunny window. A healthy air plant (“tillandsia”) is included to make your creation complete and a perfect gift! The holders are designed…
Join us for a fun and impactful evening of art, craft beer, and ocean conservation! In this event, you’ll discover the art of Gyotaku—traditional Japanese fish printing—while enjoying complementary beers from Grey Sail Brewing and light food. Your participation directly benefits Project Oceanology’s education and marine conservation initiatives. By attending, you’ll help support our hands-on…
Come enjoy our local artists' beautiful pottery and craft creations available for purchase. Pick up some handmade gifts for Mother's Day while you're here at the studio!
MINIATURE ART TAKE & MAKE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY Get creative at the library! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids and adults of all ages and skill levels to make miniature art this summer! Stop by the library beginning Monday, June 2 and pick up a mini canvas. Take…
This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. By creating a single-color linocut print, you will learn the basics of relief printing. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to prepare your carving block, transfer your…
The 20th International Sea Glass Festival will be held at Mystic Seaport Museum on July 26–27, 2025. Shop and support International Sea Glass Association (ISGA) artists (50+ vendors) who will be selling their creations, learn about sea and beach glass from experts, view collections, and enter the Sea Glass Contest! Vendors will be set up…
67th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival SATURDAY, AUG. 9th: 10am - 6pm SUNDAY, AUG. 10th: 10am - 5pm The oldest festival of its kind in the Northeast, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival attracts close to 100,000 people from New England and other areas of the country to our region during this two day event.
The inclement weather (rain and/or wind) date is Sunday, September 14, 2025. Join us for the Seventh Annual Stonington Borough Art Walk on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 am - 4 pm, when a well-curated assortment of over 60 artists across 10 genres, including painters, illustrators, textile artists, sculptors, potters, makers, and photographers, line Water Street and fill…
You’ve heard of Earth Day? Well, on Saturday, Sep 20th, we will celebrate the SUN. All ages and backgrounds are welcome to participate in a MASSIVE art project that will reveal our/your vision for a beautiful, healthy, and sustainable Connecticut. The first 60 children will receive a gift!!! We will simultaneously conduct informational discussions on…
Join Studio Jeffrey P'an for a showing of new paintings by Michelle Marra. Reception Wednesday September 24, 4:00-6:00 PM Michelle Marra is an abstract painter who's acrylic works of art are perfectly bright and balanced. In Michelle's words, "I see in swaths of color, texture and light. I am inspired by the lyrical movement and…
8th Annual, October 2nd – October 5th, 2025 Venues include Mystic Luxury Cinemas, La Grua Center, Mystic Aquarium, and The United Theater View 2025 Schedule
Celebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Saturday, October 18, returning to Deans Mill Farm for the second year! Learn about mushroom hunting and identification through woodland walks and talks with naturalists, foragers, and mushroom experts. Expand your knowledge at the mushroom identification table while exploring tastes of mushroom-themed food and drink…
MMoA’s year of Migration culminates in an exhibition celebrating the historic artists who made the bold decision to uproot their lives and join the Mystic art colony. These artists took a risk in divorcing themselves from the major centers of commerce and patronage to pursue artistic careers in a small shipbuilding town and, in so…
This year, Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA)’s curatorial theme is Migration, exploring the complex experience of people and ideas moving across cultural, lingual, geographical, and temporal borders. We have seen how stories evolve and transform over time and distance in One World Project: Art, Culture, and Children’s Literature from Around the World; how the physical…
Get outside and discover nature this fall! We have two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts, and lots of time outside. In addition…
