Making Insects Sculptures from Nature: A Creative Exploration

Discover the beauty of everyday treasures in Found Objects in Nature, a unique workshop that invites participants of all ages to explore the artistic potential of natural foraged materials. This program, led by artist Betsy Duckworth, encourages creativity, craft, and new ways of seeing the world around us.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own found flora—items from nature such as dried or pressed flowers, leaves, twigs, acorns and anything else that speaks to them. The artist will also provide an assortment of materials, ensuring everyone has plenty to work with. Through discussion and hands-on work, attendees will learn to utilize the things they’ve found to make an insect sculpture that they may take home with them and explore other ideas in which they might use these wonderfully bountiful – and free- art supplies!

This interactive session will include:

• A short discussion on the significance and history of found objects in art.
• Creative prompts to help participants see potential in ordinary materials.
• Hands-on time to experiment and create, using provided paper, glue, and extra dried and pressed flora.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this class offers an inspiring opportunity to transform the unexpected into something beautiful.

All ages welcome. No prior experience necessary. All supplies included.

The Bethlehem Land Trust announces their 2025 concert series to be held at the barns on the Caroline Ferriday Preserve located at 45 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT. All concerts are FREE and are from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Bring your own wine, beer refreshments and a picnic, as well as chairs or a blanket.

The following concerts will be performed in 2025:

June 14th - Mitch Katz with Marty & Chris Brennan

June 26th - Annie and The Natural Wonder Band

July 12th - Eric Paradine & Tyler Mahard

July 24th - The Mark Miller Quartet

August 9th - Willie Niniger

August 21st - Marc Wager Jazz

The Bethlehem Land Trust announces their 2025 concert series to be held at the barns on the Caroline Ferriday Preserve located at 45 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT. All concerts are FREE and are from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Bring your own wine, beer refreshments and a picnic, as well as chairs or a blanket.

The following concerts will be performed in 2025:

June 14th - Mitch Katz with Marty & Chris Brennan

June 26th - Annie and The Natural Wonder Band

July 12th - Eric Paradine & Tyler Mahard

July 24th - The Mark Miller Quartet

August 9th - Willie Niniger

August 21st - Marc Wager Jazz

The Bethlehem Land Trust announces their 2025 concert series to be held at the barns on the Caroline Ferriday Preserve located at 45 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT. All concerts are FREE and are from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Bring your own wine, beer refreshments and a picnic, as well as chairs or a blanket.

The following concerts will be performed in 2025:

June 14th - Mitch Katz with Marty & Chris Brennan

June 26th - Annie and The Natural Wonder Band

July 12th - Eric Paradine & Tyler Mahard

July 24th - The Mark Miller Quartet

August 9th - Willie Niniger

August 21st - Marc Wager Jazz

The Bethlehem Land Trust announces their 2025 concert series to be held at the barns on the Caroline Ferriday Preserve located at 45 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT. All concerts are FREE and are from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Bring your own wine, beer refreshments and a picnic, as well as chairs or a blanket.

The following concerts will be performed in 2025:

June 14th - Mitch Katz with Marty & Chris Brennan

June 26th - Annie and The Natural Wonder Band

July 12th - Eric Paradine & Tyler Mahard

July 24th - The Mark Miller Quartet

August 9th - Willie Niniger

August 21st - Marc Wager Jazz

This is part of the Bethlehem Land Trust 2025 Concert Series. The Eric Wager Jazz group will perform on Thursday August 21st at the Barns on the Caroline Ferriday Preserve located at 45 MIN Street North, Bethlehem, CT. The concert will take place from 5:30 - 7:00 PM