Thursday, January 23 • 6 – 8 p.m.
Sip hot chocolate while creating a handmade mug! Professional potter Heather Scott will guide participants through the basics of hand-building a simple ceramic mug.
Friday, January 24 • 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Create a hostess basket with master weaver Anne Bowers using natural and dyed reed.
Saturday, February 1 • 9–11 a.m.
Just for MSV members, see Jacob Lawrence: 3 Series of Prints before it opens to the public.
Friday, February 7 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Discover the basics of printmaking in this workshop inspired by the newly opened exhibition Jacob Lawrence: 3 Series of Prints.
Saturday, February 15 • 2–4 p.m.
Combine painting and guided meditation in this workshop led by Bee Symone, artist and founder of Detox Art.
Wednesday, March 5 • 10 a.m.–noon
Inspired by designs and techniques found in artwork in the MSV galleries, homeschool students ages 10–15 will create original works while learning how to control watercolors.
Saturday, March 22 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Explore Winchester’s legacy of furniture making with MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers and historic woodworker Carl Maples.
Saturday, March 29 • noon–2 p.m.
Just for MSV members, this special morning opening offers members the opportunity to see Scraposaurs before the exhibition opens to the public on April 1.
Saturday, April 5 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Experience the flavors of the Shenandoah Valley at this vibrant new outdoor event!
Saturday, April 5 • 2–4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon concert in the drawing room of the Glen Burnie House featuring classical chamber music.
Saturday, April 12 • 10 a.m.–noon
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this engaging guided exercise in descriptive (ekphrastic) poetry inspired by the outdoor exhibition Scraposaurs.
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy a display of prize-winning orchids, browse orchids available for purchase, and learn about growing and caring for orchids from the experts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society.
Thursday, April 24 • 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Designed for teens and adults with developmental and sensory disabilities, this session of Art Ability includes a guided walk through the exhibition Scraposaurs and a hands-on art activity.
Thursday, May 8 • 6–8 p.m.
Design a charming floral arrangement in a vintage teacup—perfect for Mother’s Day!
Thursday, May 16 • 5–7 p.m. At this members-only preview, MSV members will have the first opportunity to browse and purchase plants at the annual Heritage Plant Sale.
Saturday, May 24 • 2–4 p.m.
This intimate afternoon concert in the drawing room of the Glen Burnie House celebrates the string quartet.
Give a Year of Fun!
A great gift for friends, neighbors, co-workers, or loved ones, a gift membership to the MSV will give that special someone a year full of fun!