Events
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Comic Book Art: Crafting Stories
Comic Book Art: Crafting Stories Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM Four classes: March 4th, 11th, 18th, and April 1st. Ages: Adults This class will explore the principles of narrative storytelling and visually interpreting them in comic book form. Students will leave with three to four complete short form stories by the end of the class and a greater awareness of how stories are structured and what makes them work. Students provide: Notebook/sketchbook Pencils Micron Pens Colored Markers (optional) The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (suggested but optional) About the Instructor: Gene Kim is a Korean-American storyboard artist who has worked on shows for Netflix, Amazon Studios, Angel Studios, HBO Max and more. He was previously a CG artist at Disney’s Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age, Rio) and a CG intern at Pixar Animation Studios before then. His own award-winning original animated and live action work has played internationally on the film festival circuit. For more info visit genekk.com ADA Notice: This specific course will be held in a room that is not ADA accessible. However, we have raised part of the funds to make it accessible in the future. Age note: This course is for adults. Registration deadline: midnight of
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NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. Pre-registration Required. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance
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Spring Fling Concert
Come celebrate the start of Spring 2025 with the Franklin Township Band performing. There will be dancing and light refreshments.
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Lions, Lambs, and other Beasts: Clay Animal Workshop (Mar 22)
Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve 2121 Larger Cross Road, Gladstone, NJ, United StatesLions, Lambs, and other Beasts: Clay Animal Workshop Come join us for a fun clay animal workshop at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster, NJ! Let your imagination run wild as you sculpt small hand-built animals out of clay under the guidance of local artist Julie Goetz. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves animals and art, and would like a few hours of fun creativity! All supplies will be provided! Our events are safe and welcoming for all! We do our best to make our programs accessible to everyone; please contact us to discuss accessibility needs for yourself or someone you know, or if you need assistance paying for programs. Lauren Theis, RHA's Director of Education, can be reached at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org and (908)234-1852 x314
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Quick Books & Zines: Intensive Bookmaking Workshop
Saturday, March 22nd, 10am-4pm Dip your toes into the world of bookmaking in this non-exhaustive workshop exploring binding basics, cut-and-fold books and zines, and adhesive and stitched structures. Artists will create a suite of nearly a dozen book forms, learning the skills needed to bring bookmaking into their artmaking practice. Ample handouts, directions and resources will be provided for you to continue this artform long after the workshop! This intensive workshop is beginner-friendly, but all skill levels are encouraged! Students provide: A handful of decorative paper sheets, 18x24”; a more detailed description of paper requirements will be sent via email prior to the workshop Any bookmaking tools you have: bone folder, awl, 12-18” ruler, cutting mat, Exacto knife. The instructor will also provide these items, you do not need to purchase them if you do not already own them. Roll of Paper Towels, Pencil and notebook/sketchbook About the Instructor: Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations and books in the US and internationally. In autumn of 2022,
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Walk an Alpaca – Saturday Mornings
Walk an Alpaca - Saturday Mornings PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! NON REFUNDABLE!!!!! NON CHANGEABLE!!!! Alpaca Halter Training (Walking): Walk one of our beautiful, friendly Alpacas around our property. Enjoy their wonderful personalities and cuteness overload. You will be instructed on how to handle your alpaca and we will give you a little bit of information on our Alpacas. 1 reservation is 1 Alpaca and 1 Person. Children under the age of 9 cannot walk by themselves. Your walk will last around 15 minutes. Feel free to take lots of pictures with your alpaca and if you need assistance doing so, please as one of our Volunteers for help. This is a rain/snow or shine unless torrential rain then we will postpone. PLEASE BE ONTIME! IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES LATE FOR YOUR SCHEDULED WALK, YOUR WALK WILL BE CANCELLED!!!!! Our helpers are all volunteers, so tipping is appreciated.
