Workshops
Painting the Streets
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesUrban landscape painter Lisbeth Firmin will be taking students into the streets of Stamford, instructing them in working quickly with big brushes and bold color to capture the light and shadow of Main Street action. This workshop is structured for both beginners and advanced painters who want to expand their painting skills. Firmin will be […]
Build Your Own Bird Feeder!
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesFREE! Join us for a fun DIY workshop where you'll make your very own bird feeder! This hands-on session is perfect for ages 5 and up and all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking for a fun family activity, this workshop is sure to delight. During the workshop, you'll be guided […]
The Toot Your Own Horn Marching Band Parade Prep!
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesCome make your own instrument and march with us at the annual Stamford Flag Day Parade on Friday! The Arts center will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during our regular business hours for crafting your own horn, drum or other marching band instrument! Friday evening, we'll participate in the parade with other marching bands, […]
Folding Space
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesIs that a Dune joke? YOU BET IT IS! Come join Headwaters Program Manger Josh and Community Engagement Specialist Rod as we take humble paper and transform it in all manners of fantastic creatures through the magic of origami! By fantastic creatures, we probably mean cranes with flapping wings which is where everyone starts, but […]
Headwaters Music + Arts Festival
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesThis annual street party showcases local musicians, artists, and performers along Stamford’s historic Main Street. Enjoy a kaleidoscope of sound and color and be inspired to create and collaborate with family, neighbors and friends. And here is the link to download the Headwaters Music + Arts Festival Map + Schedule. Sponsored by the Mountain Eagle […]
Camp Feathers in a Notebook
Kirkside Park Roxbury, NY, United StatesAt Camp Feathers in a Notebook, led by Teaching Artist Christina Hunt Wood, your 6-13 year-olds will spend all day outside exploring the nature of art-making and being creatively inspired by their natural surroundings. We will take time to notice the macro and the micro, the visual and experiential, building connections with each other, the […]
Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Open House
The Roxbury Arts Group is thrilled to be hosting Loco7 dance puppet theatre at Roxbury Arts Center for a residency in support of the development of new work from July 18-28th, 2024. On Saturday July 27th from 2pm to 4pm, Loco7 will host a free and interactive open house experience at the Roxbury Arts […]
Braided Bonding Bracelets
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesYou can recycle your friendship bracelet but you can't recycle your friends! Whether or not you're joining us for Camp Feathers in a Notebook or Camp Create, you can still participate in one of the all time classic summer camp experiences, tying friendship bracelets! We'll be using recycled material to braid into bracelets. This FREE […]
Project Pride -August
Headwaters Center for the Arts 66 Main Street, Stamford, New York, United StatesMake your own woven rag rugs using recycled t-shirts. It is fun and easy and you will end up with a functional and beautiful rug. We will provide a loom and materials, you bring the family and we'll weave community together! Project Pride is a monthly gathering of queer families and LGBTQ+ kids to connect […]
CAMP CREATE
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesUnleash your child’s creativity at Camp Create, the ultimate day camp for young artists! Located at the Headwaters Arts Center, our camp offers a thrilling experience where kids ages 6 – 13 can explore their artistic talents in a fun and supportive environment. With a creative theme that changes daily, your child can attend for […]
Abstract Collage with Celia Buchanan
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesCreate unique handmade papers formed using a variety of printing and patterning techniques. Then utilize them to construct one of a kind mixed media masterpiece collage! This is a perfect opportunity to explore various applications and techniques, such as GelPlate monoprinting, embossing with textured plates, acrylic mediums, and drawing materials. Whether you are a painter, […]
Literary Tapestry : Bookmark Weaving
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesJoin our Community Engagement Specialist Rod on a journey into the fabric of creation as we learn simple weaving techniques to make our own WOVEN BOOKMARK! This FREE workshop will introduce participants to the wonderful world of weaving using commonly available household materials. These simple techniques can be applied to larger and more complicated projects, […]