- Every Su, Family Programs: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th St, Philadelphia. 215.684.7600. Enjoy an activity every Sunday for all ages. Practice your drawing skills, experiment with techniques, and enhance your artistic knowledge with hands-on activities. Admission
- Every Th, Sep 23-Oct 7, Preschool Stories and Crafts - Birds of a Feather: Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.345.0210. Preschool children ages 2-3 and their caregivers will enjoy this series of hands-on crafts to learn about birds. Reservations required. Adm
- Su, Nov 28-Dec 13, Built by Hand - Functional Clay Objects: Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.345.0210. Artist Khara Flint works with novices and returning students to hand build plates, platters and cups while experimenting with surface design. Reservations required. Admission
- Sep 11, Eureka Saturday Family Workshop - Secret Tile Painting: Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown. 215.887.4882. Pictures and symbols have been used in family crests and artwork throughout the ages. Create a secret picture language to represent your family on a tile. Registration required. Admission
- Sep 12, Exploring the Secret of Photography: James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.340.9800. A hands-on introduction to photography, this class teaches students how to build their own pinhole camera and take pictures with it, then witness the development process as they create prints from their negatives. Reservations required. Admission
- Sep 19, Printing Philadelphia - The Rub: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia. 215.409.6600. Celebrate Constitution Week by experimenting with the printmaking form known as frottage (a rubbing technique) to create art based on The Bill of Rights. Free.
- Oct 2, Embrace the Season: Winterthur, An American Country Estate, Rt 52, Winterthur, DE. 800.448.3883. One day design seminar will focus on how to bring a creative mix of decorating ideas into every home on every budget. Reservations required. Admission
- Oct 16, Laerenswaert: Peter Wentz Farmstead, Shearer Rd, near intersection of Rts 73 and 363, Worcester. 610.584.5104. A hands-on colonial craft fair for the entire family and featuring period craft demonstrations, house tours, military reenactment and open hearth cooking. Free.
- Nov 5-8, Rug Hooking School and Show: The Highlands Mansion and Gardens, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington. 215.641.2687. Learn how to make a hooked rug during these fun and informative daylong sessions. Reservations required. Admission
- Nov 5-7, WoodWorks: Fort Washington Expo Center, 1100 Virginia Dr, Fort Washington. 215.641.4500. Interact with and learn from well-known woodworking experts from around the world, see galleries of fine work and purchase hard-to-find tools and supplies. Admission www.woodworks2003.com
- Nov 6, Antique Tool Discovery Day: Elkins Gallery, Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.345.0210. Discover the exciting world of antique hand tools. Kids of all ages will enjoy supervised hands-on learning with old-fashioned tools Admission
- Nov 7, Explore the Art of Cartooning with Robin Heller, Creator of the Comic Strip Mukluk & Honisukle - Ages 8 to 12: James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.340.9800. Back by popular demand, this exciting workshop helps children learn to bring their stories alive as they explore the elements of cartooning from pictures to words. Students will plan, develop and create their own comic ideas. Admission
- Jan 9, 16 and 23, Built by Hand - Decorative Objects: Fonthill, E. Court St and Rt 313, Doylestown. 215.348.9461. Artist Khara Flint will guide novices and returning students to hand build sconces and pots that will be glazed and fired on-site. Reservations required. Admission
- Jan 12, 19, 26, Rug Braiding for Beginners: Fonthill, E. Court St and Rt 313, Doylestown. 215.348.9461. Learn to make your own 2' by 3' braided wool rug in three easy sessions. No experience needed and all materials are provided. Reservations required. Admission
- Feb 21, President's Day: Winterthur, An American Country Estate, Rt 52, Winterthur, DE. 302.888.4600. Bring the family out for crafts, gallery activities and a musical performance. Admission
- Feb 27, Black History Month Special Event: Elkins Gallery, Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.345.0210. Meet Leonard W. Miller of Washington Crossing who broke the color line in auto racing. Children can make a wooden toy car or other hands-on activities. Admission
Calendar of Events
Page 2 - On-going Events
Page 3 - Thrilling Adventures
Page 4 - Interacting with All of Nature and Fall Foliage
Page 5 - Politics and Some Good Old Fashion Kicks