Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Come make some gem art stickers! When they are done, you can stick them on water bottles, notebooks, phone cases and more! Please register @ harwintonlibrary.org/events. Ages 11+.

Hi, my name is Laurie Lynne Zlotowski and I have been teaching crafts for a very long time. Many students rejoice after my classes and insist on taking more when I teach. They say it's from the down to earth approach and comforting perspective I place on instruction. I work with ages 4 and up. Come create some amazing Wire wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry, you will get to make two of your very own necklaces.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color and

serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences.

What You’ll Learn:

~ Basic Watercolor Techniques

~ Color Theory

~ Composition & Perspective

~ Special Effects

~ Subject Exploration

Email Rose at rose444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Come explore your creativity! Do some fun exercises and explore some prompts to better get the creative juices flowing. Learn what makes a good character and a good story. Feel free to ask Mrs. Molly any questions you might have about writing! Each participant will get a notebook and pen to use during the session and they will then get to take it home afterwards. Please register @ harwintonlibrary.org/events. Ages 11+.

Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color and

serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences.

What You’ll Learn:

~ Basic Watercolor Techniques

~ Color Theory

~ Composition & Perspective

~ Special Effects

~ Subject Exploration

Email Rose at rose444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Brewery Legitimus. Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford, CT brews high-quality craft beer, proudly independent and family owned. Our taproom, beer garden, and event space in a former factory building offer an inviting gathering place for beer enthusiasts. Owners Chris and Christina have a strong passion for craft beer and years of industry experience. Come visit our destination for beer lovers of all levels!

Under 21 policy: Please contact Brewery Legitimus for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/brewery-legitimus

Happens on the following Dates:

• May 15, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
• Jul 17, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT

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This month’s selection is The Marriage Act by John Marrs.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color and

serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences.

What You’ll Learn:

~ Basic Watercolor Techniques

~ Color Theory

~ Composition & Perspective

~ Special Effects

~ Subject Exploration

Email Rose at rose444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Arrange pressed flowers and trap them between clear plastic to create bookmarks and sun catchers!

Please register. Ages 11+.

Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color and

serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences.

What You’ll Learn:

~ Basic Watercolor Techniques

~ Color Theory

~ Composition & Perspective

~ Special Effects

~ Subject Exploration

Email Rose at rose444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

Time for self care with nature therapy! Join Amy Lopez, Bloom Where Planted Facilitator, in crafting pressed flowers to create a summery suncatcher to take home and enjoy.

* Pre-registration & Pre-registration required. Limited spots!

Create different slimes

Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!

Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.

The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show

• Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!

Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.

The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show

• Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.