Stitch Together A vibrant fiber arts group is gathering at Putney Library and you’re invited! Come knit, crochet, embroider, mend or work on any handwork craft in the company of others. The library is cozy and the lighting is perfect for needlework of all kinds! Beginners are welcome! The group will meet twice monthly on […]

Westminster-based artist, Candace Jensen will demonstrate simple Suminagashi marbling techniques, which involve sumi ink and water. Patterns will emerge on the water surface by carefully adding ink in small dips with brush, and can be captured on mulberry papers for use as decorative paper, wrapping paper, in bookmaking or collage. The process is fun, low-mess […]

Author Ann Braden will share about her books and how her characters demonstrate the ways they *do* have power in their lives — the power of their inner strength, connection, the power of a question, and the power to live fully. Readers can take TWO free books home. Stay for ice cream and socialize with […]

Join Sarah & Stu for a fun, playful, and participatory song circle for children ages 0-5! In this dynamic class, children (and their caregivers) will be invited to sing, play, and move their bodies to the sounds of uplifting American and world folk songs accompanied by guitar, ukulele & mandolin.

Butterfly expert, Jerry Schneider, will help us learn about butterflies. When, how, and why do Monarch butterflies go to Mexico? Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Jerry brings displays of butterflies and moths, cocoons, and sometimes caterpillars. We will make a colorful butterfly T-shirt for you to take home!!

Susan Hessey will lead us in getting artistic, scientific and messy! We will make marbled art with shaving cream and food coloring. This is a tactile activity, wear clothes you can get messy.

Join Sarah & Stu for a fun, playful, and participatory song circle for children ages 0-5! In this dynamic class, children (and their caregivers) will be invited to sing, play, and move their bodies to the sounds of uplifting American and world folk songs accompanied by guitar, ukulele & mandolin.

Emily Dolfus will share with us ways humans have adorned themselves with color for centuries. Come decorate your face, body, and accessorize! We will make joyful medallions and headbands and will have temporary tattoos, face paint and body glitter available. Everyone welcome.

Learn how to decorate cupcakes! Make your own beautiful buttercream frosting. For flavor and color, add freeze-dried fruit, courtesy of Edible Brattleboro's food preservation experts. Then, spread or pipe it on your cupcake! Yum! Vegan and gluten-free options are available; for other dietary restrictions email education@bfc.coop

Join Susan Hessey & Amber Paris to explore how the colors mix and create new colors! We will make beautiful sun catchers while playing with shapes to learn how all the beautiful hues we see are made.

You are invited to Putney’s community sidewalk chalk party! Make art, make friends, make connections. Enjoy snow cones and chalk art!