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Adaptive Movie Afternoon for Adults

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Featured, Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join us for a viewing of Zootopia! We will provide popcorn, candy, and drinks. 

Open
Registration Required
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Learn How to Use the Cricut Machine for Adults

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM

Want to learn how to use the Cricut but are not sure where to start?

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Registration Required
Two embroidered blue hummingbirds face each other. There is delicate filigree surrounding them.

Embroidery for Intermediate Sewers

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this series, sewers will use a number of familiar stitch and knot techniques to create a beautiful piece of art. In the final session, you will learn a basic DIY framing technique.

Open
Registration Required

Painting Class for Incoming Grades 2-3: Yayoi Kusama-Inspired Dot Art

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and make something amazing? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on art class!

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Registration Required

Art Class for Incoming Grades 4-5: Van Gogh-Inspired Starry Night

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and recreate a famous masterpiece? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on art class!

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Registration Required
Two embroidered blue hummingbirds face each other. There is delicate filigree surrounding them.

Embroidery for Intermediate Sewers

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this series, sewers will use a number of familiar stitch and knot techniques to create a beautiful piece of art. In the final session, you will learn a basic DIY framing technique.

Open
Registration Required

Drawing Class for Incoming Grades 2-3: Favorite Animated Characters

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and draw your favorite characters? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on class!

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Registration Required

Art Class for Incoming Grades 4-5: CD Color Wheel Spinner

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and experiment with art and physics? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on art class!

Open
Registration Required
Photo of cute magnets made using polymer clay

Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Photo of cute magnets made using polymer clay

Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Two embroidered blue hummingbirds face each other. There is delicate filigree surrounding them.

Embroidery for Intermediate Sewers

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this series, sewers will use a number of familiar stitch and knot techniques to create a beautiful piece of art. In the final session, you will learn a basic DIY framing technique.

Open
Registration Required
Photo of cute magnets made using polymer clay

Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Upcoming
Registration Required

Art Class for Incoming Grades 2-3: Blow Painting with Straws

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and bring your imagination to life? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on art class!

Waitlist
Registration Required

Drawing Class for Incoming Grades 4-5: Fantasy Landscape

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and bring your imagination to life? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on class!

Open
Registration Required
Two embroidered blue hummingbirds face each other. There is delicate filigree surrounding them.

Embroidery for Intermediate Sewers

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this series, sewers will use a number of familiar stitch and knot techniques to create a beautiful piece of art. In the final session, you will learn a basic DIY framing technique.

Open
Registration Required
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Mosaic Coaster Workshop for Teens (ages 12-18)

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us to learn the basics of mosaic! In this workshop you'll get to design your coaster (or use a pre-made design) before picking out the tiles you want and gluing them down.

Upcoming
Registration Required