Nov 22 Saturday
The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.
“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).
"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and The Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.
2 Saturday WorkshopNovember 15 & 22nd10:30 am - 1pm
Ages 14 and Up
In this two-day workshop, students will learn about the versatile nature of the traditional Korean papermaking technique Joomchi. Through the Joomchi process, multiple wet layers of Hanji (Korean mulberry paper) are agitated, squeezed, and thrown by hand to make one durable fabric-like sheet. Students will see how making various cuts, holes, and designs in their individual Hanji sheets can transform into unique and textured finished pieces! After making their Joomchi paper on the first day, students will come back to the next class and be able to alter their dry, finished work through embroidery, paper-cutting, collage, and more. This Joomchi technique has been used to make artistic two-dimensional sculptures and also functional wares such as clothes and wallets. Students are encouraged to bring any paper scraps or thread and hand-sewing supplies they would like to experiment with.
All materials are included
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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot. Scholarship availability closes 2 weeks prior to the start of class.
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6 SundaysNovember 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, (snow day Dec 14)11 - 1:30 pm
Ages 16+
Mokuhanga, or Japanese woodblock printing, is one of the oldest kinds of printmaking as well as one of the most environmentally friendly. Many famous works of art from Japan, such as “The Great Wave” were made using this method. Students will produce prints consisting of up to four layers. This class will run for six sessions, and will take students through every part of the process, along with a critique and optional exchange on the last day.
5 SaturdaysNovember 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 (Snow day Dec 20)5 - 7:30 pm
Join us in this 5-week advanced silkscreen workshop where artist Rakel Stammer will guide students on leveling up their screen printing expertise. Students will build on foundational skills in screen printing through learning about digital transparencies and hand drawn alternatives. Students will learn about pin registration leading to cleaner prints and perfect registration for multiple color layers. Through Stammer’s years of experience in screen printing, she will help guide you to develop your prints to a professional standard. Any additional techniques taught in the workshop will be discussed in class.
This class is for those that have had prior experience in silkscreen printing. All materials are provided including 2 digital transparencies.
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Nov 23 Sunday
The Lee Cultural Council will present Sundays in the Park July 6 - August 10 in the park in front of the First Congregational Church in downtown Lee. Each week, there will be one to two musical performances taking place from 12:30 to 2:30P and will be held sprinkle or shine. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs and to bring a picnic or order takeout from any of Lee’s fine restaurants. If final concert cancelled, rain date will be Sunday, August 17.
Nov 24 Monday