Family Day: Free Victorian Crafts at the Waterhouse Residence
A&H's Waterhouse Residence Museum 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesLearn about the Victorian period when William H. Waterhouse built the Waterhouse Residence for his family on the shores of Lake Lily. Go on a scavenger hunt to discover some of the architectural details Mr. Waterhouse used when building his home. Then take a seat right on the lawn and try designing your own Victorian…
Creative Sculpture & Castings: 2D Miniature Workshop
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesIn this 2-day workshop, learn how to design and create your own 2D artwork inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center reliefs. On day one, you will tour the Maitland Art Center and select one of Smith's reliefs to replicate. Afterward, create a miniature version of the relief in wax sculpture and make a silicone rubber mold. On day two, you will mix and pour acrylic into your mold for curing and finish your art with paints, dyes, and other decorative materials.
Last Wednesday: After Hours at the A&H
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesGrab a drink, mingle, and discuss the art in our gallery every Last Wednesday of the month! Enjoy free entry to the Maitland Art Center’s current gallery exhibition and a cash bar.
Haunted Waterhouse: A Ghost Tour
A&H's Waterhouse Residence Museum 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesFor years, people have shared stories of moving furniture, flickering lights, and disembodied voices at the Victorian Waterhouse Residence on Lake Lily. To explore these mysteries, Art & History Museums of Maitland has partnered with American Ghost Adventures - and they’re bringing you along to help with the investigation! During your visit, you will have…
Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Hand-Carved Silver Pendant
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesCreate your own silver pendant or earrings by carving your own texture plate. You will receive a piece of lino to carve your texture with your own design or choose from a selection of pre-printed ones. Then you will receive 10 grams of fine silver metal clay to press into your texture plate to create your pendant or earrings. Your jewelry will be fired by the instructor after the workshop and will be available for you to pick up the following week at your convenience at the Art Center.
Sunday Jewelry Workshops with Jim: Bangle Bracelet Set
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesDesign and create your own set of metal bangle bracelets! Learn to measure and cut round, patterned silver wire. Then solder and polish your work.
Intro to Sashiko – Japanese Embroidery Workshop
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesIn this workshop you will learn a little about the history of Sashiko, a decorative reinforcement stitching from Japan. Create your own small fabric collage using the basic running stitch for this form of embroidery. The 4 x 4” embroidered “patch” you make can be used to embellish a jacket, jeans, a shirt, etc. Join Candace to get started with this meditative and fun method of hand stitching!
Sweet, Fresh, Juicy: Florida Citrus in Art and History
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesThe citrus industry had an enormous impact on Central Florida and Maitland in particular during the mid-20th century. This exhibition, which spans the Maitland Art Center Gallery and the Maitland Historical Museum, celebrates the region's finest export. In the Maitland Historical Museum, examine the rise and fall of the Central Florida citrus industry through…
Free portrait of you for “Portrait of US”
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesWhile in residence at the Art & History Museums of Maitland, the Nomadic Photo Ark will be photographing and gathering stories from people living in and around the Eatonville and Maitland communities.
Tour de Monumento Histórico Nacional (Tour in Spanish)
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesSalte fuera de tiempo y entra a la arquitectura de fantasía y los exuberantes jardines del único Monumento Histórico Nacional en la gran ciudad de Orlando – el Maitland Art Center. Ahora hogar de los Art & History Museums of Maitland, el Maitland Art Center fue fundado en 1939 por el artista y visionario J.…