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What stories can textiles tell us? Get hands-on experience as you discover the artistry and history of textile and clothing creation and the challenges of fast-fashion trends with museum curators and artists. Learn about the textile arts, the skills and inspiration to pursue them, and create a notebook filled with samples of your work. For …
What stories can textiles tell us? Get hands-on experience as you discover the artistry and history of textile and clothing creation and the challenges of fast-fashion trends with museum curators and artists. Learn about the textile arts, the skills and inspiration to pursue them, and create a notebook filled with samples of your work. For …
What stories can textiles tell us? Get hands-on experience as you discover the artistry and history of textile and clothing creation and the challenges of fast-fashion trends with museum curators and artists. Learn about the textile arts, the skills and inspiration to pursue them, and create a notebook filled with samples of your work. For …
Enjoy a presentation by Caroline Brown, estate guide, who will share her learning experiences in the garden through her sketchbook. Bring your sketchbook and try her approach. No experience needed. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. …
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What stories can textiles tell us? Get hands-on experience as you discover the artistry and history of textile and clothing creation and the challenges of fast-fashion trends with museum curators and artists. Learn about the textile arts, the skills and inspiration to pursue them, and create a notebook filled with samples of your work. For …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
What stories can textiles tell us? Get hands-on experience as you discover the artistry and history of textile and clothing creation and the challenges of fast-fashion trends with museum curators and artists. Learn about the textile arts, the skills and inspiration to pursue them, and create a notebook filled with samples of your work. For …
Everything made from wood was once a tree. Learn how trees are cultivated, get an introduction to woodworking with hand tools, and build a stool using wood from one of Winterthur’s fallen trees. For ages 13–17. No prior experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. Join us this summer …
Everything made from wood was once a tree. Learn how trees are cultivated, get an introduction to woodworking with hand tools, and build a stool using wood from one of Winterthur’s fallen trees. For ages 13–17. No prior experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. Join us this summer …
Everything made from wood was once a tree. Learn how trees are cultivated, get an introduction to woodworking with hand tools, and build a stool using wood from one of Winterthur’s fallen trees. For ages 13–17. No prior experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. Join us this summer …
Learn what a BioBlitz is and why they are such an important part of environmental stewardship. Join us as we work in teams for a short burst of citizen science. Download the iNaturalist app and bring your phone. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights …
Everything made from wood was once a tree. Learn how trees are cultivated, get an introduction to woodworking with hand tools, and build a stool using wood from one of Winterthur’s fallen trees. For ages 13–17. No prior experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. Join us this summer …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Everything made from wood was once a tree. Learn how trees are cultivated, get an introduction to woodworking with hand tools, and build a stool using wood from one of Winterthur’s fallen trees. For ages 13–17. No prior experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. Join us this summer …
Bookbinding is book building. Get hands-on experience and discover the history of binding and preserving books and library objects with museum curators and conservators. Learn about the materials and techniques for bookbinding and create a hand-bound notebook. For ages 13–17. No previous experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. …
Bookbinding is book building. Get hands-on experience and discover the history of binding and preserving books and library objects with museum curators and conservators. Learn about the materials and techniques for bookbinding and create a hand-bound notebook. For ages 13–17. No previous experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. …
Bookbinding is book building. Get hands-on experience and discover the history of binding and preserving books and library objects with museum curators and conservators. Learn about the materials and techniques for bookbinding and create a hand-bound notebook. For ages 13–17. No previous experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. …
Learn about the plants that grow in the Reflecting Pool with Michael Kasehagen and Alexandra Simon, horticulturists. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday, …
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Bookbinding is book building. Get hands-on experience and discover the history of binding and preserving books and library objects with museum curators and conservators. Learn about the materials and techniques for bookbinding and create a hand-bound notebook. For ages 13–17. No previous experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Bookbinding is book building. Get hands-on experience and discover the history of binding and preserving books and library objects with museum curators and conservators. Learn about the materials and techniques for bookbinding and create a hand-bound notebook. For ages 13–17. No previous experience required. $400; $375 for Member children. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now. …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Join the interns of the garden department as they share information on their summer experiences in horticulture, natural lands, grounds management, arboriculture, Beech Leaf Disease treatment, and GIS/plant records. Bring questions and learn more about our garden intern program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share …
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Learn more about the women who made Winterthur through the Archives collection, alongside the library’s vibrant collection of primary sources relating to textiles. Led by Jennifer Vess, archivist. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. Register now. Join us for an additional program on August 19. Photo from the Winterthur Archives.
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …