Florida Highwaymen Pop Up Printmaking Party
Art & History Museums - Maitland 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, United StatesMeet Doretha Hair Truesdell, widow of Alfred Hair, founding member of the legendary African American painting collective The Florida Highwaymen, and enjoy our Florida Highwaymen gallery exhibition. Plus you can bring the whole family from 10am-1pm for a fun printmaking party!
Wire Wrapping Retro Marbles, Gemstones, Crystals & More
A&H's Maitland Art Center 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesLearn to wire wrap marbles, gemstone pendants, and crystals. Learn these techniques to create beautiful wire wrapped pendants. In this workshop you will learn basic wire wrapping for those cool retro childhood marbles, gemstone pendants, & crystals. Techniques taught in class will be applicable for your future jewelry projects.
Last Wednesdays at A&H
Grab a drink, mingle, and discuss the art in our gallery every Last Wednesday of the month! Enjoy free admission and a cash bar after-hours.
Historical Architecture Tour
A&H's Maitland Art Center 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesThe Maitland Art Center is the only National Historic Landmark in the greater Orlando area, recognized as one of the last remaining examples of Fantasy Architecture in the United States. Join our Exhibitions team on an architectural tour of the Maitland Art Center, Jules André Smith’s 1930s artists’ retreat. Adorned with hundreds of cement carvings…
Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Embellished Stack Rings
A&H's Lake Lily Campus 820 Lake Lily Dr, Maitland, FL, United StatesIn this workshop you will make a set of 3 stacking rings using a combination of fine silver metal clay and sterling silver wire. First you will make 3 dainty bands using sterling silver wire. Then you will learn how to make decorative elements from silver clay using a variety of molds and textures. Then you will solder your decorative pieces onto your ring bands. Finally you will finish and polish your rings.
Spinner Ring
A&H's Maitland Art Center 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesLearn to create a ring with a unique form! In this workshop, you will make an anticlastic ring which flares out at the ends, allowing a second ring to spin freely around the outside.
Haunted Waterhouse: A Ghost Tour
A&H's Waterhouse Residence Museum 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesThis Friday the 13th, is your family brave enough to enter Central Florida's most haunted home? Visitors of all ages will have a blast learning about Victorian history at our Waterhouse Residence Museum!
Encaustic Exploration
A&H's Lake Lily Campus 820 Lake Lily Dr, Maitland, FL, United StatesEncaustic is an artistic medium consisting of hot, pigmented beeswax. Encaustic painting is an ancient technique, but it has become increasingly popular with contemporary artists. Come delve into the versatility of this fascinating process that encourages experimentation!
Little Creatives & Me
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesSongs, stories, and art time, especially for babies and toddlers and their very special person! Join us in the main garden on the historic grounds of the Art & History Museums. We’ll have a themed circle and storytime plus an art activity especially for littles! A snack will be provided too!
Opening Reception for CORPUS DELICTI
A&H's Maitland Art Center 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesHear from and meet featured artist Jessica Caldas, and enjoy the A&H’s beautifully lit campus at night as you explore the new exhibition! The party will feature beats by DJ Nigel John, food for purchase by Boca Fresca, and a cash bar. Tickets: $10 advance general ($15/door) FREE for current A&H members Members: If you…