In this free workshop, students will make a connection between poetry and art. Many poets have been inspired by works of art, and The Poetry of Art will begin with a few poems written in response to famous works of art. With a prompt, participants will proceed to a gallery to choose an artwork to write about. The workshop will end with an exploration of poetry/art connections. This program is part of Poetry Month Rockland, a city-wide celebration of poetry as an art form, produced by the Rockland Public Library in conjunction with National Poetry Month.

 

Director of Education Roger Delly interview Professor Angela Miller,  professor of art at Washington University, St. Louis and an expert in the cultural history of nineteenth and twentieth-century American art, on the stage of the museum auditorium, followed by a question and answer period.

Didn’t get a chance to see all of the Farnsworth’s great lecture programs this summer? Or would you like a chance to see them again? On Sunday afternoons this winter, special rescreenings of select summer and fall programs will take place in the Farnsworth auditorium.

Location: Farnsworth auditorium
Seating: limited to 60 people

Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own hooked rug? Students are invited to join a three-day class devoted to learning the craft of traditional rug hooking. In this introductory class, the rich history of primitive rug design will be discussed and step-by-step hooking basics, including how to prepare foundation material, cut wool and work with yarn will be taught. Students will also learn about tools such as hooks, frames and hoops, and will be shown various techniques and finishing options. By the end of the class, each student will have made a small 8” x 18” rug from start to finish. No prior rug hooking experience is required and a starter’s kit with all necessary materials is included with the cost of the class.