Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert hundreds of pounds of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects! Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site.

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Make Paper Chinese Laterns for the New YearWhen registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish

Collage Artist and Craft Coven Lead Witch Jamie DeAngelis showing her work!Jamie DeAngelis presents Mixed Media Mayhem: a 2-day art show and sale at Studio 15 in Cherry Street Pier on January 20-21 from Noon-7pm.. Explore mixed media pieces created by Jamie while streaming as TheTealAppeal on Twitch.Tv and hosting open studio workshops at Cassie’s Craft Coven. Find original works, prints, stickers, and other exciting items at prices that fit your budget.Cassie Jones will host a workshop on Sunday, January 21 at Cassie’s Craft Coven in Studio 14 inspired by Jamie’s subject matter and techniques. Stay tuned on The Craft

Marc Lamont Hill discusses the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.This year's MLK Radical Symposium will feature a keynote speech from Uncle Bobbie's Owner and famed intellectual Dr. Marc Lamont Hill.In his remarks, Marc will spotlight the continued power, promise, and possibility of King's radical legacy in this present moment of political and moral crisis. Exploring the world's most urgent issues -from war to poverty, faith to education- Marc will discuss how MLK's legacy of radical hope, critical analysis, and courageous action can help us to build and sustain his true dream: building the beloved community.******Doors will

Join us for an evening of art & mocktails. Adults only. Registration required.Join us for an evening of art & mocktails. Learn different painting techniques as you create a nature scene with acrylics on canvas.$15.00 per person. Adults only. All supplies included.Bring your own non-alcoholic refreshments, some will be supplied.Space is limited. Registration required. No walk-ins can be accepted.Our painting project will be similar to the pictures above, but not exact.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking.The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven.Photos will be taken of participants

Join herbalist Sarah Gerhardt for a 3-hour workshop making fire cider and learning about herbs to support your health and well-being.Workshop DescriptionJoin herbalist Sarah Gerhardt for a 3-hour hands-on workshop making fire cider and learning about herbs to support your health and well-being during the winter months!Learn about a handful of winter wellness-supporting herbs and how to use and prepare them at home. We’ll learn about the history and benefits of fire cider, a traditional immune tonic made with easily accessible herbs, and create a batch together. Each participant will leave with their own jar of fire cider and winter

Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspirationSUNDAY, JANUARY 21Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30 – 3:30 PMValentin Kovalev (saxophone), Aiwen Zhang (saxophone), and Hanchien Lee (keyboard)Join us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow. This concert is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Click here to view the three-part chamber music series.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35

Using old books and specialty paper we'll sew our own handmade books!Join us for an evening up taking apart and putting back together! We will repurpose old books, cereal boxes, and cardboard combined with specialty binding techniques. You can bring your own paper if you'd like to customize your book into a lined notebook, or if you have pieces that you want to incorperate into your book. Our finished books will act more as sketchbooks or artist books (unless you want to add the lines yourself?!)The logistics: Everyone signing up will have the opportunity to make their own book and

Join us for Wellness Walks at the Ambler Arboretum and take a leisurely stroll through nature to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul!

Make a monoprint and take it home! Bill Brookover shows you how, using non-toxic water-based inks.Make a monoprint and take it home! Bill Brookover shows you how, using non-toxic water-based inks. Participants will learn to add textures to drawings and to paint directly on gelatin printing plates using Akua Liquid Pigment inks to print on paper. Bill Brookover is a printmaker and photographer whose work is based in his training in design and architecture. Born in West Texas, he studied art and architecture at Rice University, historic preservation at Columbia University, and printmaking at Fleisher Art Memorial. His prints explore

Tiny Tracks programs are designed to introduction young people, 3 - 7 years old, to the Earth and all of Her magic!

Learn some of the scientific properties of minerals by conducting a few simple experiments, then hike to see the rocks in the area.What is a mineral, other than a pretty, shiny object? Learn some of the scientific properties of minerals by conducting a few simple experiments. Then see some of the minerals found in rocks of the Wissahickon and hike to examine them outdoors. We will be joined by FOW Trail Ambassador and amateur geologist, Hallam Harper. Best for ages 8 and above. Suggested donation is $5 per child. NOTE: Time change to 1pm to 2:30pm.

Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Co-Founder, Camille Tagle!Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP: Yarn Week!Shop with us online! Join this virtual shopping event via Zoom as we celebrate Yarn Week! It's the perfect way to participate if you're unable to make it to our Brooklyn or Philadelphia Warehouse.On Tuesday, January 23rd at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a special, surprise selection of yarn cones from the comfort of your own home. Yarn cones in this virtual shopping event will also be 15% off!Thirty minutes before the event begins, you will be emailed the

A discussion on the key outcomes of COP28, the UN Climate Conference.Against the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis and another hottest year on record, the annual United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) convened in the United Arab Emirates to chart a path forward. Policymakers made key strides at the conference, agreeing to “transition away from fossil fuels;” operationalizing the loss and damage fund; and laying out targets to build resiliency under a Global Goal on Adaptation. The COP Presidency also co-hosted the first-ever Local Climate Action Summit for city leaders and dedicated a day to discussing the climate-health nexus.While these

Join us at West Phila Skills Initiative for Shuja Moore's new film Pardon Me, which examines the pardon and justice system in Philadelphia.This session is part of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia's GPLEX360 series. It will be hosted at West Philadelphia Skills Initiative.Pardon Me is a documentary short film that presents the case for how pardons can give individuals the opportunity to live as full citizens and contribute to their best ability, at the same time uplifting the lower income communities in which they live.The screening of this 30 minute film will be followed by a conversation with the

Get Involved with PA IPL in 2024!Join us for our business meeting for a short report on our 2023 work, where we are headed in 2024, and how you can be involved. We will be thanking our leaving board members, and voting on our three board nominees.This meeting is open to the public. In order to vote in our board election, you will need to be considered a member in good standing. There are two kinds of membership through PA IPL - individual and congregational. As per our bylaws, the two requirements for good standing (in both categories are): signed

Learn simple and effective Ayurvedic tips and tools from Pam to help keep the post holiday blues at bay.The winter blues often hit in January when it is cold outside and you may feel stuck inside.Ayurveda is a lifestyle that gives you practical tools to care for yourself in a way that promotes your individual healthy metabolism. It is a 5000 year old medical practice that is having a resurgence in India and increasing in popularity in the US. If you have seen botanical supplements, such as Ashwagandha and Triphala, or noticed restaurant menus that advertise adaptogens, then you have

Join us for an 8-week virtual botanical illustration seriesTUESDAYS, JANUARY 23 – MARCH 12Botanical Observations: Winter Objects of Field and Forest6:30 – 8:30 PM8-week virtual seriesMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorLet’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our winter landscape! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new specimen each week. Not only will you learn about botanical objects like branches, mosses, lichens, fungi, and leaves, but you’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. All levels welcome; some drawing experience helpful but not

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Come out and touch some clay.This is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of clay per session and access to our basic tools and supplies. Pieces can be glazed with colo and will be once fired and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. We will have limited colors available and suggest that you purchase your own Stroke and Coat glaze if you'd like consistent color and control. You're welcome to bring any of your own tools.Unfinished clay pieces should go home with you. We will do our best to provide you with plastic and

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Mural dedication and workshop with Vetri Community PartnershipMural Arts and Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) celebrate the dedication of a new mural created by artist Cindy Lozito called Recipe for Community! This mural honors the community and magic that is created when cooking a meal together, where food often transcends boundaries, bringing people closer. It also highlights the work of VCP, providing nutritious and accessible cooking courses onsite, as well as out in the community at schools or in their mobile teaching kitchen.A collaboration between Mural Arts’ Restorative Justice program and VCP, the partnership included education and work-readiness programming for Restorative

Join horticulturist, Briar Maverick, for a campus walkJoin horticulturist Briar Maverick on a tour of iconic and unique trees on campus to celebrate the Jewish holiday Tu BiShvat, New Year of the Trees! We'll discuss the history of the holiday, the history of important trees on campus, and also admire some of Briar's personal favorite trees.Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will meet for the tour at the Facilities Management

Erica Smith Fichman, Acting Manager, Urban Forestry will give highlights of the new TREEPHILLY PLAN, a 10-year strategic urban forest plan.Erica Smith Fichman, Acting Manager, Urban Forestry will give highlights of the new TREEPHILLY PLAN, a 10-year strategic plan for the equitable planting and care of Philadelphia's urban forest, released in 2023.We are inviting several professionals from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to speak on important sustainability and ecological topics. Light snacks and soup will be available for purchase. This is first lecture in the series.

Embark on a journey of well-being and balance through calming art formsFRIDAYS, JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 9Art & Mindfulness Series10:00 AM – 12:00 PM3-week seriesNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionEmbark on a journey of well-being and balance through calming art forms such as watercolor, charcoal, pastels, and ink. Make art part of your mindfulness routine with guidance by a professional artist. No prior art experience required. All materials provided.1/26 | THE POWER OF WORDS (WATERCOLOR)2/2 | MAKE YOUR MARK (CHARCOAL, PASTELS)2/9 | NATURAL STATE OF FLOW (INK)Members: $90/series | Non-Members: $100/series

Join us as we launch the Board Fellows Program!We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the official launch of our 2024 Board Fellows Program, set in the esteemed Unitarian Society of Germantown. This event marks the beginning of an exciting journey in community leadership and collaboration.Highlights of the Evening:Professional Networking: An excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Board Fellows, esteemed members of local non-profits, and the distinguished Board Members of Net Impact Philadelphia.Catered Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of fine foods and beverages, perfect for an evening of professional networking and socializing.Program Kickoff: Be part of the inaugural

Join us in welcoming children’s book illustrator, Kate Garchinsky, to Riverbend to share her book "The Secret Life of the Red Fox."Riverbend is excited to host local illustrator Kate Garchinsky for a reading of "The Secret Life of the Red Fox" followed by an art workshop. This fun, educational story is perfect for a winter's day. The story begins on a snowy February afternoon and follows the mother fox’s life cycle as the seasons change around her. Following the book reading, Kate will lead participants through an art project.This event is intended for children ages 6-12. A parent or guardian

Discover impactful ways to garden for birds!SATURDAY, JANUARY 27Gardening for Birds: Know, Sow, and Grow10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHelen Standen, Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLiesl Barkman, Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensDiscover impactful ways to garden for birds! Join us for a presentation on how to support birds with the plants that you choose for your garden. Learn maintenance tips for a healthy habitat and get hands-on experience with various seed starting techniques. Sow and take home seeds from a special selection of bird-friendly native plants to jump-start your own backyard bird garden.Members: $30 | Non-Members:

This workshop is designed for young writers aged 8-12 looking to develop their story writing skills.This one hour workshop is designed for young writers aged 8-12. With tips from local author Eric Bell, the possibilities for stories are endless!

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Please join us for an introductory workshop to making handmade crocheted pieces taught by Nicole Nikolich.Spend an afternoon learning the fundamentals of tapestry-style crocheting with crochet installation artist Nicole Nikolich of Lace In The Moon. During this class on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, you will learn how to read crochet grids and color change. You will also walk away with the knowledge of how to customize and create your own patterns. At the end of the class, you will take home your own pixilated-style piece of art, as well as materials to further your crocheting practice

Join the Kensington Color Me Back program and Esperanza Health Center for a chance to help with the design of a new mural in the community!Join the Kensington Color Me Back Program, Esperanza Health Center and artist Arshayla Robinson for a chance to help contribute to the design of a new mural in your community. This event will be free and open to the public. Come out to participate in art-making, play some games and enjoy light refreshments.

Learn about the beginnings of Philly restaurant LUHV Foods and enjoy their delicious food samples!Silvia Lucci started LUHV in 2016 with her husband Daniel. She will tell “the LUHV Story” — how the couple, immigrants from Argentina, took a health-fueled vegan journey from home cooking to becoming a top producer of fresh-made and prepackaged vegan foods. With restaurants in Reading Terminal Market, Hatboro, and now Point Breeze, it’s truly a Philly LUHV story for the ages.Silvia Lucci notes that “Veganism transformed our lives,” and adds that “we strive to ‘mainstream’ veganism by making it accessible to everyone.” The company also

Volunteers help keep Aark afloat! Join us for our virtual volunteer orientation to learn what it entails to be an Aark Wildlife volunteer.Interested working with wildlife? Want to help feed bottle babies and aid in the recovery of injured wildlife? Are you able to commit to a 4-hour shift once a week during our busy season? Register for our online orientation to join our volunteer team and learn firsthand about wildlife rehabilitation!Steps to Volunteer:Step 1: Attend our online orientationStep 2: Submit application and all required documents (link provided in conformation email)Step 3: Attend a brief one-on-one zoom session to discuss

Join us for an afternoon of up-cycling yarn, scraps, and nontraditional materials into a beautiful woven wall hanging!Do you have lots of yarn and fabric scraps lying around that you don’t want to toss but are not sure what to do with? Curious about weaving but not sure where to start? Join us for an afternoon of upcycling those scraps into a beautiful woven wall hanging! In this 3-hour workshop you will learn the basics of hand weaving and will get to create a unique wall hanging to take home. We will explore different options for loom weaving, and you

Create an original embroidery portrait (all levels welcome) and spend some time warming up in the Lodge at Winterfest (your choice drink )Embroidery workshops: 2-4 in the Lodge at Winterfest (free drink included - your choice alcoholic (21+} or non-alcoholic (all ages)January 28 embroidery workshop (portraits) or February 4 embroidery workshop (stitch sampler)All materials provided (hoop included)All skill levels welcome

Come listen to Elizabeth Whatley as she shares her story and her process with her sculptures.Come listen to Elizabeth Whatley as she shares her story and her process with her sculptures. There will be a time for Q&As, tea, treats, and connection. All work displayed is for sale. See more at dgriot.co

Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, JANUARY 29 (rescheduled from Jan 22)Bird Walk8:30 – 9:30 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensSearch for resident birds in winter, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of charge

Join us for Wellness Walks at the Ambler Arboretum and take a leisurely stroll through nature to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul!

A discussion with Omar Dajani and Mira Sucharov about Middle East history, and how differences do not need to divide people.Over the last several months, the peoples of Israel-Palestine have suffered trauma on a scale that is unprecedented even for two nations painfully familiar with tragedy. The terrorist attack launched by Hamas on October 7 resulted in the greatest loss of civilian life of any day in Israel’s history. And Israel’s subsequent military assault on the Gaza Strip has led to more civilian deaths than twenty years of war in Afghanistan. Across the country and around the world, debates about

Tiny Tracks programs are designed to introduction young people, 3 - 7 years old, to the Earth and all of Her magic!

Join us for a double feature of 'A River Reborn' and 'Higher Ground' by local environmental filmmaker Ben Kalina with a Q&A! In conjunction with InLiquid's 40PNPB Programming, we will be hosting a film screening featuring a double feature by local filmmaker Ben Kalina. The two films shown are 'A River Reborn' and 'Higher Ground'. Ben Kalina will be present for a Q&A after the screening, and light refreshments will be provided! About 40PNPB: InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade or 40PNPB for short, believes that art and community can help our neighbors come together to strengthen personal and collective

Through this training, you will learn some simple strategies to strengthen your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resiliency...Through this introductory training, you will learn some simple strategies to strengthen your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resiliency so it’s easier to turn life’s inevitable challenges into opportunities. This informative program is led by Debbie Millar, RN, and Craig Harley, health professionals with Penn Medicine Princeton Health.--Event Type: PreventionKeyword: mental health

Join us for the opening reception of Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 pm.Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed TouristOn view: January 16 - March 9, 2024Opening reception and artist talk: Wednesday, January 31, 5-7 pm (artist talk begins at 5:30 pm)The Disappointed Tourist is an ongoing project for which Ellen Harvey is making paintings of lost sites suggested by members of the public in response to the question: Is there any place that you would like to visit or revisit that no longer exists? The exhibition has been traveling and growing since 2019 with 300 sites

Come join us at the Small Business Meetup on Lancaster Avenue: Accounting for a lively in-person gathering where small business owners can nSmall Business Meetup on Lancaster Avenue: AccountingJoin us for an exciting in-person event focused on accounting for small businesses. This meetup will take place at 3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned entrepreneur, this is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and share experiences with like-minded individuals. Learn Accounting 101 from Ben Hord, CPA. Enjoy delicious food from Lancaster Avenue businesses.

A fun engaging night of trivia quiz exploring Philly veg history plus free vegan snacks!Who doesn’t love a night of TRIVIA?!We will be hosting our first Vegan Trivia Night at the American Vegan Center to celebrate Veg History Day on Jan 31st!Grab your witty friends, family and neighbors in a night of fun, facts and food snacks!Admission is free to the event, which begins at 6 pm, but all players must register in advance (see below). Teams of up to four people are encouraged, though you can also play as a solo team.Questions will cover food, animals, the environment, and

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we celebrate the launch of political commentator and radio host, Clay Cane's newest book, The GriftJoin us as we welcome journalist, author, political commentator, and radio host, Clay Cane for the launch of his book, The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump. Get an opportunity to meet Clay and have your copy of The Grift signed.You do not want to miss this!--------About the Book:Part history and part cultural analysis, The Grift chronicles the nuanced history of Black Republicans. Clay Cane lays out how Black Republicanism

In-person at Doran Hall, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8000 Cherokee Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 Join Friends of the Wissahickon in person on Wednesday, January 31, for its Annual Public Projects Meeting to hear about the organization’s upcoming plans and projects to conserve our community’s treasured Wissahickon Valley Park. FOW’s Executive Director, Ruffian Tittmann will review last year’s improvements and the status of current and planned projects, including the Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project. Director of Field Stewardship Shawn Green will share FOW’s volunteer achievements from 2023 as well as how to get involved in 2024. Capital Projects

Webinar course for designing and constructing naturalistic displays for ambassador reptiles and amphibians in educational facilities.Are you a wildlife educator or animal caretaker at a rehab center, nature center, museum, zoo, sanctuary, or similar facility working with captive reptiles and amphibians? Would you like to provide naturalistic and aesthetically pleasing displays for your animals but are underfunded and/or not even sure where to begin? Come join our Director of Education, Nicholas Brewster, for a webinar as he goes over how to design and construct your very own zoo-quality displays for your reptile and amphibian ambassadors without breaking the bank. This

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 5: Unitarian UniversalistExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 5: Unitarian Universalist Approaches to the EnvironmentIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring Unitarian Universalist tradition. Rev. Dr Kate Walker of

Penn IUR and the Ian L. McHarg Center invite you to a book talk and panel discussion on Post Industrial DIY: Recovering American Belt Icons.A pioneering Detroit automobile factory. A legendary iron mill at the edge of Pittsburgh. A campus of concrete grain elevators in Buffalo. Two monumental train stations, one in Buffalo, the other in Detroit. These once-noble sites have since fallen from their towering grace. As local elected leaders did everything they could to destroy what was left of these places, citizens saw beauty and utility in these industrial ruins and felt compelled to act.The Penn Institute for

No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!

Get hands on in the greenhouse and learn all about starting seedlings.Help the Trellis for Tomorrow team start the seeds of the future. Join us in the Trellis for Tomorrow educational greenhouse at Lundale Farm as we get hands on and learn the importance of consciously grown seedlings—all while sipping on seasonal drinks!Something to feel good about? All of the seeds we start together will go on to feed neighbors in need and increase access to fresh, organic produce for all.If you love getting outside and meeting new people or would like to give back to a great cause, this

Come by Studio 14 this Friday and I'll be in the studio with my chainstitch machine ready to add some special additions to your wardrobe!In studio 14 Cassie's Craft Coven is also the home of Cassie's patch design center. Using an old school chainstitch machine designed in 1904 you can have one of these images stitched direct to any basic woven garment. The specifics:-Can only stitch on single layer woven fabrics and denim(For knits you may have the option to leave your garment with me to stitch later if interfacing is necessary)-We will have a handful of button downs available

Learn to make delicious quick and easy vegan dishes and enjoy free food samples!February is Vegan Cuisine Month, and American Vegan Center is showing how quick and easy delicious vegan food can be, as American Vegan Society staff and volunteers perform 5-minute cooking demos on the half hour with samples and party fare.This is a First Friday event: Come out and enjoy the whole evening at the AVC or drop in anytime for some fun tips and socializing.5:30pm Lisa Melian – Almond Cheese Ball6:00pm Nardos Seiler – Bean Dip6:30pm Vickie Collette – Carrot Salad7:00pm Clint Dinshah – BBQ Tofu7:30pm Elisha

Join us for Building Bridges, a multi-media showcase featuring the artwork of incarcerated students enrolled at Eastern University.Join us for Building Bridges, a multi-media showcase featuring the artwork of incarcerated students enrolled in Eastern University’s Prison Education Program (PEP). Renowned Philadelphia poet Ursula Rucker and talented multi-instrumental musician Miles Orion Butler will co-host the event for the evening, leading participants through a showcase of visual art, music, poetry, theater, and dance created by PEP students and local community artists. During the summer of 2023, students participating in a PEP creative arts course at SCI-Chester designed the works of art to

Join us on Friday, February 2nd for our Community Appreciation First FridayJoin us on Friday, February 2nd from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our Community Appreciation First FridayThis is an event to invite the community to meet the agencies and people who support positive change and community growth in Tacony. We will share resources and some information on what’s to come in the year 2024 for Tacony. List of Participating Organizations to come. We will have make-and-take activities and light refreshments.Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help us plan.What is the

Examine minerals and rocks from the area, before hiking the Andorra section looking at its unique geological features.Are you curious about some of the amazing, twisted rock formations you see in the Wissahickon; or the flecks of sparkly minerals on the ground? Examine minerals and rocks from the area, before hiking the Andorra section looking at its unique geological features. We welcome amateur geologist and FOW trail ambassador Hallam Harper as learn about the most interesting geological area in the region! Program is for adults, tweens, and teens.

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Mini Heart Handsewn Pillows.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish your child to be

Explore the Wagner museum and the collections, and learn all about endangered species!FEBRUARY'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEEndangered Species, with artist and author Allen CrawfordDid you know that the Endangered Species Act passed 50 years ago? This landmark legislation has protected hundreds of endangered and critically threatened species since 1973. Among the species it helped recover from near-extinction are the peregrine falcon and the humpback whale. But many species remain in danger and some have been lost forever.The theme of our February First Saturday is protecting endangered animals. We will be joined by acclaimed artist and author Allen Crawford, whose most

Sophisticated and luxurious floral design - with a twist!Join us in designing a pave inspired floral design with a twist. Participants will leave with a beautiful arrangement of their own. No experience necessary, our expert designer will walk you through step-by-step. Let this class pave the way to your floral interests!

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Join us for Wellness Walks at the Ambler Arboretum and take a leisurely stroll through nature to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul!

No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!