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Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Bring
a family heirloom, gift from a loved one, or any memorable object to this
workshop where students will prepare to express meaning through still-life
drawing. Participants will use charcoal to draw on newsprint and Strathmore
papers, participating in demos as they work from the objects.
This program is offered in
collaboration with Woodstock School of Art on occasion of the exhibition Afterglow:
Frederic Church and the Landscape of Memory. To learn more, visit
Olana.org/afterglow.
$74 per student; register at Woodstock School
of Art. Workshops -
Woodstock School of Art
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
How can nature teach us the art of "letting go" and help us understand impermanence? This nature-based walk and workshop led by ‘Snowy' Andrea Lajoie will explore growing through grief and loss. Through a series of creative therapeutic practices including mindful nature walking, participants will discover different ways they can leave impressions in an impermanent world. This program will include making cyanotypes with natural materials as a way to more deeply engage with the natural landscape and the art of letting go. This program is offered in conjunction with After Glow: Frederic Church and the Landscape of Memory. All materials provided.$15 general; $10 Members; $5 Columbia & Greene County Residents visit OLANA.org for more information.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Learn more about the origins and influences of the rural cemetery movement during this FREE lecture with Drs. Lynn Radlick and Michael Radlick. Using the Albany Rural Cemetery as a key example, they will discuss the beginnings of the cemetery movement in Europe, followed by its spread across cities in the U.S. FREE: meet at the Wagon House Education Center. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Enjoy FREE house access and landscape tours at Olana State Historic Site from 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Advanced reservations are not available; timed-entry house tickets and guided landscape tickets can be reserved on-site, day-of, in the Museum Store. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. To learn more, visit: www.OLANA.org/thirdthursdays. For further inquiries, please call ticketing at (518) 751-0344 or email tickets@olana.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Inspired by your time at Olana? Join The Olana Partnership educators for hands-on artmaking using professional materials and a series of prompts to get your creativity flowing. Drop in program; FREE. All materials provided. Located in the Wagon House Education Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Ground yourself in Olana's landscape and use the natural world as an inspiration for improving your physical and mental health. During this outdoor program, participants will explore how to bring nature more deeply into their lives to expand their general well-being. Guided by Certified Health Coach, Hildi Kaufmann, participants will learn how to use the rhythm of nature to improve sleep, mood, and focus. This program will include meditation and mindfulness exercises inspired by Olana's natural environment, information on nutritional wellness, and open discussion. The program will take place outdoors at Olana's Mingled Flower Garden. $15 general; $10 Members; $5 Columbia & Greene County Residents, visit OLANA.org for more information.
Registration: Not required