FUN FOR KIDS!

ART CLASS:

BOTANICAL WEAVING
(MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKSHOP)

Saturday, July 26h
from 9:30am-12:30pm (3 hours)
Instructor: Robert Cohen
Registration through www.berkshireartcenter.org

Description: Botanical weaving using a stick loom is a wonderful way to connect with nature and create unique, organic art pieces. The art form involves foraging for natural materials, like leaves, flowers and grasses woven into your design. This workshop will take place at Daniel Chester French's historic artist retreat, Chesterwood, featuring its memorable garden and campus with woods encompassing the grounds. People of all ages are welcome to participate and families can work together to create their weaving. (All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Appropriate for ages 5 and up)

camp or school groups

Interested in bringing your camp or class to Chesterwood?
Please contact us at chesterwood@savingplaces.org

scavenger hunts

All children can pick up a scavenger hunt at the admissions desk
and become an Art Detective while exploring the buildings and grounds!

Ice cream socials

Join us as we revive a French family tradition of an
old fashioned ice cream social
with free ice cream and games in the Studio Garden!
FREE for all children under 18 / Adults 1/2 price admission $11

June 22 from 3:00-4:00pm

July 26 from 3:00-4:00pm

August 24 from 3:00-4:00pm

santa claus in the studio

See Chesterwood decked out for the holidays and get your photo with Santa in front of the iconic model of Abraham Lincoln in the Studio. Join in some caroling too!
(Date to be announced)