November, 2011
Nature Printing, Weaving, and Surface Design by Leonore Alaniz in the Great Hall all of November
Nov. 11, 2011 (7:00 - 9:00 pm) Friends’ Coffeehouse- Last Night’s Fun Stop by and enjoy Celtic music from Last Night’s Fun, a local band. Come and get your jig on! Refreshments are available!
Nov. 12, 2011 (10:30 am - 2:00 pm) Nature Printing! Join Great Falls Discovery Center featured artist, Leonore Alaniz, and learn about the history of nature printing and the Renaissance technique of imprinting plants, feathers and shells onto paper and fabric with water soluble, non-toxic inks!
Nov. 17, 2011 (7:00 - 8:30 pm) Mineral Collecting. Fascinated by minerals, but don’t know much about them? Maybe you’re just curious about the difference between minerals and gems? Join artist Fred Wilda of the Connecticut Valley Mineral Club for a presentation about his interesting collection! Fred also does water color paintings of minerals, and has published his work in mineral books and magazines! This program is adult oriented, but families are welcome to attend.
Nov. 25, 2011 Center Closed
Nov. 26, 2011 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) Investigation Station: All About Turkeys! Learn about the different parts of a turkey! Investigate wild turkeys and their re-introduction to Massachusetts! Come and join us for a turkey craft!
