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The Art of Colored & Watercolor Pencil Drawing: 2 day workshop

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
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Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this two-day workshop, explore the expressive hues of colored pencils. On the first day, we will work with colored pencils, navigating cross-hatching, blending, and color analysis.

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Diamond Painting for Adults: Winter Holiday Earrings

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this workshop, participants will create uniquely designed pairs of earrings. Diamond painting is like paint by numbers, but using small gemstones instead of paint.

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This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 3-5: Winter Scene

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Do you love to draw? Join Amy, a college student, for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! We will be drawing a winter scene to celebrate the official start of winter.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Vision Board Making for Adults

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
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Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Define your new year resolutions with a Vision Board! Join to make your very own Vision Board: a collage of images, text, and other materials to create a visual representation of your goals. 

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The Nutcracker: Hear the Story, See a Performance, Learn a Dance

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances

The New England Academy of Dance (NEAD) brings the magic of The Nutcracker ballet to New Canaan Library showcasing dancers from the company as well as esteemed professionals from New York City.

Open
Registration Required