Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets on Wednesday January 8th and Wednesday January 15th from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for

Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school, including Founder's Hall, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that

Join Sacred Vice Brewing & NSNP for an official tapping of our collaboration beer, ¡EN LA MÍA! A portion of sales to benefit NSNP.Sacred Vice Brewing x Norris Square Neighborhood Project Present:¡EN LA MÍA! - Sacred Vice Brewing x NSNP Collaboration Fundraiser.For over 50 years, Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) has been a cornerstone of the Kensington community—a place where culture grows, youth leads, and green spaces bring us together. On Friday, January 10th, Sacred Vice Brewing invites you to celebrate everything NSNP stands for and raise support to carry this work forward.This isn’t just about raising funds—it’s about coming

Attend this virtual session to discuss Winter World by Bernd Heinrich with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival by Bernd Heinrich. Bernd is a professor emeritus in biology at the University of Vermont. His book discusses the many remarkable evolutionary innovations that animals have to help them survive the winter. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.