Learn the ancient craft of Ukrainian egg decorating and enjoy a night out with friends! In Ukraine, egg decorating is an important art form that dates back centuries. Known as […]
You are invited to the Wilton Historical Society on Sunday, April 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to learn the colorful and venerable craft of decorating eggs in the […]
The coast of New England is a varied and ever-changing landscape that has been both muse and home for artists. This ArtScapades lecture at Wilton Library will look at how artists portrayed the coastline of New England in their works, an area which has been a leading center for artists since the 18th century. This […]
Join Wilton Library and Wilton Go Green for a Wilton Reads program on climate change. Climate change is a wicked problem. It's one that has many affected areas and many solutions. Join Susan Quincy from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and explore the impacts seen here in Connecticut. Learn about the background of […]
Dating back to the mid-1800’s, mercury glass was originally created as a replacement for sterling silver, yet actually contains neither silver nor mercury. As traditionally practiced, the process of blowing mercury glasses utilized a double-walled technique which involved pouring silvering solution in between two glass layers. Mercury glass remains a popular material for Christmas ornaments […]
Saturday, May 20 is a great day to bring your kids to Weir Farm National Historic Park! The Friends of Weir Farm will join the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day in encouraging kids and families to visit local, state, and national parks. Stop by the Friends of Weir Farm tent from 1:00 p.m. […]
At least 16 area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's June art exhibition "Art/Place Artists". Art/Place Gallery is celebrating 42 years as a not-for-profit artist run gallery, which relocated […]
Elmer Boyd Smith (1860-1943) was a prominent American painter, writer and illustrator of children’s books. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, and raised in Boston, Smith was classically trained as a painter in France. He moved to Wilton during the early 1900s where he found a successful career as an author and illustrator. The images […]
On Saturday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will host a guided tour of its two new exhibitions – The Town Book: E. Boyd Smith’s 20th Century Wilton and Commitment to Community: The Lives of Francis Clerc and Francis Clerc Ogden. The tour, led by Wilton Historical Society Director […]
Paint it up at Wilton Library! We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience is required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For teens in rising grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is […]
Wilton Library's annual Summer Show art exhibition celebrates adult artists who live or work in Wilton, or have a connection to the town. This is the 77th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition. Call for entries is on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, […]
Join Amy, Wilton Library‘s certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle art session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn’t believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. For adults and teens, ages 13 and […]
