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SUMMARY:Lyman Allyn Free First Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Admission to the Lyman Allyn is free on the first Saturday of each month.\nCome ready for fun\, artful learning (be sure to dress for a mess). \nMake an artwork inspired by the beautiful flowers that come in Spring.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/lyman-allyn-free-first-saturday/
LOCATION:Lyman Allyn Art Museum\, 625 Williams St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lyman Allyn Art Museum
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend Paint & Plant
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Weekend Paint & Plant offers a hands-on\, family-friendly activity at DiRoma Home & Garden Center on Saturday\, May 9\, and Sunday\, May 10\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Designed with kids in mind\, the event gives children the chance to create something personal for Mother’s Day in a simple\, guided format. It’s an easy drop-in activity that doesn’t require planning\, making it a flexible option for families throughout the weekend. \nEach participant receives a pot to paint along with a flower to plant\, combining a creative project with a take-home gift. The activity keeps things straightforward\, with all materials included in the $7 cost\, allowing kids to focus on decorating and planting without added steps. The result is a small\, personalized piece that works as both a craft and a seasonal plant. \nThe event emphasizes accessibility and participation\, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. With its extended hours and casual setup\, families can stop in at any point during the day. As a Mother’s Day activity\, Paint & Plant Day offers a simple\, hands-on way for kids to create something meaningful while spending time together.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-weekend-paint-plant/
LOCATION:DiRoma Home & Garden Center\, 111 Voluntown Rd\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:DiRoma Home & Garden
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend Tea Time and Garden Luminary Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Weekend Tea Time and Garden Luminary Workshop offers a hands-on creative experience at The Color House\, designed as a relaxed way to celebrate the holiday. The workshop centers on making a pressed flower tea light holder\, combining simple crafting techniques with a finished piece guests can take home the same day. It’s structured as a guided session\, making it accessible for beginners while still allowing for personal touches. \nThe experience includes all materials and step-by-step instruction\, creating a low-pressure environment focused on creativity and enjoyment. Complimentary tea is served throughout the session\, adding to the calm\, social atmosphere as participants work on their projects. The format encourages small-group interaction\, making it a good fit for friends\, families\, or anyone looking for a quieter alternative to traditional Mother’s Day outings. \nFor guests 21 and over\, BYOB is welcome\, adding flexibility for those who want to personalize the experience further. The workshop blends crafting with a casual\, social setting\, offering a structured but relaxed activity built around making something meaningful. As a seasonal event\, it provides a creative option for celebrating Mother’s Day weekend.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-weekend-tea-time-and-garden-luminary-workshop/
LOCATION:The Color House\, 738 Middletown Rd\, Colchester\, CT\, 06415\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Color House
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SUMMARY:Timeless Blooms: Sola Wood Flower Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Timeless Blooms: Sola Wood Flower Wreath Workshop offers a hands-on floral design experience centered around creating spring wreaths using long-lasting sola wood flowers. Led by instructor Lisa Kelly\, the workshop guides participants through the process of building decorative wreaths that combine the look of fresh florals with materials designed to last season after season without fading or wilting. \nDuring the session\, guests will learn how to stem and arrange sola wood flowers onto either a traditional grapevine wreath base or a modern wood-bead frame. Instruction covers everything from floral preparation and composition to securing arrangements properly for balance and durability. The workshop is designed to be approachable for beginners while still offering enough creative flexibility for participants to personalize their final wreath design. \nOne of the biggest appeals of sola wood flowers is their permanence. Unlike fresh flowers\, the handcrafted blooms maintain their appearance indefinitely when kept dry\, making them ideal for home décor or gifts that continue looking fresh long after spring ends. All materials are included through a separate $40 supply fee paid directly to the instructor\, and each participant leaves with a completed wreath ready to display immediately after the workshop concludes. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/timeless-blooms-sola-wood-flower-wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Museum of Art
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SUMMARY:Artini: Art in Motion\, Alcohol Ink Art
DESCRIPTION:Artini: Art in Motion\, Alcohol Ink Art brings cocktails\, creativity\, and hands-on artistic experimentation to Mystic Museum of Art for an evening designed around colorful abstract design and relaxed social energy along the shoreline. Part happy hour and part art workshop\, the Artini series invites guests into the museum’s studios to explore different creative techniques while enjoying drinks\, conversation\, and a more casual approach to making art in one of Mystic’s most recognizable cultural spaces. \nLed by instructor Carol Mann\, this session focuses on alcohol ink art\, a vibrant medium known for its flowing colors\, unpredictable movement\, and visually striking abstract effects. Participants will work with smooth ceramic tiles as inks swirl\, blend\, and spread across the surface\, creating patterns shaped by movement\, airflow\, and personal technique. Guests can tilt\, guide\, or blow the inks to create everything from bold color fields to more delicate layered designs\, then optionally add line work and details once the pieces dry. \nThe event blends the atmosphere of a creative night out with the hands-on appeal of a beginner-friendly art class\, making it especially appealing for couples\, friend groups\, date nights\, and anyone looking for a more relaxed indoor activity along the Connecticut shoreline. With drinks\, supplies\, instruction\, and social time all included\, the workshop offers a colorful and low-pressure way to spend an evening in downtown Mystic surrounded by art\, conversation\, and experimentation. \nFeatured Details: \n\nAlcohol ink art workshop\nTaught by Carol Mann\nCeramic tile art project\nTasty drinks and supplies included\nSocial studio atmosphere\nBeginner-friendly instruction\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/artini-art-in-motion-alcohol-ink-art/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Museum of Art
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