Cultural

Performances, exhibitions, recitals, and other cultural activities or those by supporters of the arts

Creating Your Self-Published Photobook with Karen Davis (Online)

In this workshop, you will be guided through the conception, creation, and completion of your photobook (via a print-on-demand (POD) self-publishing platform.) You will also receive information on other options for publishing your book.

In preparing for this course, you will determine the subject of your photobook and identify some of the images you expect to include and possible text.

To begin, we will examine a book's structure and see examples of classic and contemporary photobooks. Through presentations, discussions, critiques, and assignments, you will work to refine your idea

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Creative Confections

Kids in grades 2-5 sign up to learn some simple skills to turn basic baked goods into creative confections just in time for the holidays! Registration required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program.

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Creepy Crawlies and Other Creatures of the Night

At this time of year, we often think about the creepy creatures of the animal world, including many that are active at night. Learn about some of the amazing talents of these creepy animal friends and what you can do to help them help us! How do you hiss without using your mouth? Eat by using a built-in straw? From animals that look creepy like spiders and bats, to those that just sound creepy, many of these creatures are important predators that help us unseen under the cover of darkness.

Cultural Council Grant Application Deadline

Winchester Cultural Council is offering grants for the 2025 calendar year for cultural activities in town. Last year the WCC gave over $16,000 to 16 individuals and organizations, with amounts ranging from $250 to $2,500. Applications for this major grant program are open until Wednesday, October 16.

More details are available on the Grants page on the WCC website.

Cultural Council Grant Workshop

Learn how to get a grant from the Winchester Cultural Council at this drop-in workshop. Cultural Council members will be there to describe the grant program and answer questions. This is also a good opportunity to meet them and learn more about what the WCC does! Come any time between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

Every year, the Winchester Cultural Council gives grants for cultural activities. Last year the WCC gave over $16,000 to 16 individuals and organizations, with amounts ranging from $250 to $2,500. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 16.

Grants can be given to individuals, nonprofit and

Cyanotypes & Gold with Marcy Palmer (Online)

This class is now sold out. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Yana Nosenko at programs@griffinmuseum.org
Elevate your cyanotype work in this hands-on workshop exploring alternative approaches to the process. Students will experiment with gold leaf or imitation leaf, metallic paint, powder, and wax to enhance and transform cyanotype prints. Through demonstrations and guided practice, we will explore various application techniques, paper and media choices, and how the integration of metal and cyanotype can shape the meaning and visual impact of a work.

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Dalcroze Lab for Adult Learners

Whether you are an experienced Dalcroze clinician or a music educator interested in learning about the Dalcroze approach, we invite you to bring your ideas and try out activities guided by an expert Dalcroze clinician. Participants should bring a teaching activity to share with the group, if possible. Workshop fee: $15. You can also join on Zoom.
Facilitated by Dalcroze faculty member Adriana Ausch-Simmel.
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