On Monday, Mar. 14, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., join artist and educator Dana Wolfson for a watercolor painting class in the Brubeck Room. Using a variety of sensory-rich warm-ups, color mixing, and still-life subjects as inspiration, participants will have the opportunity to express themselves creatively and continue to refine (or begin to develop!) their own […]
In this Wilton Library Zoom session, Jeffrey Engel will discuss the remarkable career of Clara Schumann and play selected excerpts from her compositions. At Clara’s death in May of 1896, an obituary appearing in the Manchester Guardian proclaimed her “the greatest pianist of her sex that the world has ever known.” This was not hyperbole. […]
Wilton Candlelight Concerts presents a concert on Sunday, April 10, featuring the Kavafian/Tenenbom/Wiley String Trio. Renowned string instrumentalists Ida Kavafian, violin; Steven Tenenbom, viola; and Peter Wiley, cello, will join for a program of the complete Bach Goldberg Variations in an arrangement by Dimitri Sitkovetsky. The April 10 concert will take place at 4 p.m. […]
Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle art session on Zoom. 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 […]
Come join the Wilton Library in the Brubeck Room for a fun and relaxing evening. They'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 adults, ages […]
Fifteen area artists will be exhibiting at Wilton Library’s June art exhibition. The artists are all from Silvermine Community Artists in Residence, a group that has gathered to exhibit again after a ten-year hiatus. The artists are: Susan Bottini (New Canaan), Edwina Casey (Norwalk), Megan Ferrell (Norwalk), Colleen Hains (Norwalk), Jeanne McDonagh (New Canaan), Alan […]
Learn about the ancient art of Henna. Wilton Library's Garima Agarwal will talk about its history and symbolism, then let you try out a henna design. For students entering grades 6-12. Space limited and registration required. To register, visit the Wilton Library website.
Join the Wilton Library in the Brubeck Room for a look at the influence of Japanese art and culture on French and American Impressionism, presented by ArtScapades. This lecture begins with a look at two of Japan’s master printmakers, Hokusai and Hiroshige, and will then move on to discuss their influence on well-known names of […]
