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Gaia Theory

Center for Art & Social Engagement: A program of Rowan University Art Gallery Westby Hall, first floor, room 110 237 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro

On view at the Center for Art & Social Engagement in Westby Hall from October 4 through December 21, Gaia Theory, an exhibition of Emily Erb’s collage and silk paintings. Erb embeds within the boundaries of a larger-than-life human form, navigational charts such as road, topography, and war campaign maps to represent the different facets of the human physiological system. Road maps become the nervous system, topographical maps become the circulatory system, and war maps become the lymphatic system. Each work in the series stands at 9.5 feet high by 4.5 feet wide which are within the same dimensions as

Ongoing

The Clay Studio presents “Urschrei” by Better Lovers

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

The Clay Studio presents new exhibitions from alums of their Resident Artist program, including “Urschrei” by Better Lovers, the moniker for the evolving artistic practice of Layla Marcelle and Jacob Raeder. The duo launched Better Lovers in 2016 as a design company that applies contemporary dance methodologies to object-making. Raeder has exhibited, taught, and participated in artist residencies all over the world, sharing the view of an expanded field of ceramics that encompasses the 21st-century conception of a materially engaged maker not beholden to a single medium. Marcelle is an American artist who engages with multiple artistic mediums, including ceramics,

Free

Learn How To Spin Yarn with Emily Hitchner IN PERSON

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

Learn how to make your own yarn.Learn how to spin your own yarn! We will start with the stages of processing wool, then start spinning our own yarn. We will be using a drop spindle and you will go home with some yarn. You will learn about some of the different types of wool, what kinds of yarn can be spun, and a basic understanding of processing wool.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, November 7th and 14th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any

Thursday Stewardship

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Thursday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy

Langhorne Free TV & Electronic Recycling

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 539 Jacksonville Road, Suite 100, Warminster

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Afternoon Activities/Home School Programs

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia

Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania Samantha Nestory Horticulturist, Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden “Pollinators” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies—but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators that don’t get the spotlight—mining bees, moths, beetles, birds, and more! Thursday, November 10 1:30–3:00 pm Morris Arboretum Members: $30 Non-members: $35

$35

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Bartram’s Village, 54th & Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, 19143

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park Farmer’s Market in West Philadelphia every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm!  

FABSCRAP PHL Workshop: Textile Holiday Card Making with Juicebox Workshop!

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia

Join Julie Woodard, founder of juicebox workshop in creating your own set of holiday “gift” cards!Using textile scraps and yarn, Julie will demonstrate several variations of a simple, hand sewn card design that is a perfect holiday greeting, however you celebrate the season. Participants are encouraged to bring colorful scraps that are meaningful to them and can choose to further embellish their projects using paper scraps, markers, colored pencils, or paint. Each participant will come away with 5 handmade cards they can mail off to their loved ones.Special Note: A big part of Julie’s textile practice centers around repurposing items

Maker Mingle at NextFab

NextFab 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia

Meet the makers behind the NextFab Gift Guide and be the first to check out our Holiday Gift Guide!Join us for a special Second Thursday event for our Maker Mingle! As a pre-launch to our NextFab Holiday Gift Guide and Miracle on American Street Gift Market, get a chance to meet the makers behind the products you'll see, and network with other creative professionals about your business and products. In the NextFab Gallery, we will be showcasing our most recent graduates of the Artisan Accelerator and welcoming a special Ray's Reusables Pop-Up in our spaces! Ray's Reusables owner Ray Daly

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Fire Cider Workshop

Haverfarm 370 Lancaster Ave, Ardmore

Curious about herbal remedies? Join us for Haverfarm's Fire Cider Workshop!Fire cider is an apple cider vinegar tonic and one of the oldest immune-boosting herbal remedies around. We will discuss the health benefits and how to make it, and you'll take home a jar of your own! This workshop will occur in the Haverfarm greenhouse and is limited to 15 participants.