Programs & Events

Special Events

Lego ®Train

Valentine's Weekend, February 13 & 14

Free with admission

The Lego Train is coming back, watch it race 'round the giant track, through city-scapes and colorful shacks. Listen as the train goes clickety-clack. Thank you to the New England Lego Users Group for creating this amazing room-size model train layout made completely out of Lego Bricks on display

ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

Mardi-Gras Mask Making

Tuesday, February 16, 10-12pm

Free with admission

Make a mask to wear at home or at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Mardi-Gras party, from 1-4pm.

Lego ® Palooza III

Thursday, February 18, 1pm and 2pm (Two sessions)

Free with admission; pre-register to secure spot.

Bring your Lego design team to this brick-fest of fun and build whatever you can imagine.

Paper Capers with Giles Laroche

Thursday, February 28, 1pm

Free with admission; pre-registration recommended

Be amazed as renowned children's book illustrator Giles Laroche bring his cut-paper illustrations to life. Try your hand at the art of paper relief in an afternoon of family fun.

Following the presentation, Mr. Laroche will sign copies of What Do Wheels Do All Day? (ages 3-7)and

What's Inside? Fascinating Structure Around the World (ages 8-12).

Paper Art with Montserrat College of Art Classes at Wenham Museum

Saturdays: March 13, 20, & 27; 9am -12pm

For ages 9+

Pre-registration required; $25 for a single workshop; $60 for all three

Call now to register, 978-468-2377 or email, info@wenhammuseum.org

Classes led by Montserrat College of Art Instructors

Paper and Art - Saturday, March 13

Culinary Creations in Paper Sculpture - Saturday, March 20

Quill You Do It? - Saturday, March 27

Click here for detailed descriptions of each class.

Silhouette Artist

Friday April 23, 1-3 and Saturday, April 24, 10-3

Silhouette portraits make wonderful keepsake gifts to be treasured for many generations. Wenham Museum is proud to announce a guest visit from well-known New England silhouette artist, Carol Lebeaux. For many years Ms. Lebeaux has been cutting portrait silhouettes working directly from the sitting model and profile portraits.

Your silhouettes will be mounted on ivory color acid-free mats and framed in ready to hang frames. The museum is currently talking appointments for 10 minute sittings and will accept profile photographs to create silhouettes the day of the event.

2010 Spring Benefit

North Shore Design Show: Favorite Spaces

Friday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 22, 2010

The region’s finest designers create favorite spaces celebrating life at home on

Boston’sNorth Shore.

2010 Design Show Honorary Chair & Guest Lecturer

Kevin O’Connor, Host – This Old House and Ask This Old House

Interior Designer's Open House

Monday, January 11, 10am-12pm
View the design spaces and hear the highlights of the 2009 show. Review the event criteria, ask questions and receive registration packs. RSVP to Event Co-Chair, Kennon Anderson at Kennona@aol.com.

Exciting changes to North Shore Design Show '10

- Open to the public for a full week: Saturday to Saturday

- Gala Preview Party, Friday evening: May 14, 6:30-9:30pm

- Evening lecture with Kevin O'Connor: Wednesday, May 19th

- "Meet the Designers" Luncheon: Thursday, May 20th

- Extended press coverage and online access

- All costs remain at 2009 levels

- Jurying of entries until March 1, 2010

North Shore Design Show: Tablescapes 2009
Click here for images of the 2009 show on Facebook

Proceeds of this event benefit the museum’s educational exhibitions and enrichment programming serving over 35,000 annual visitors and 4,500 school children. Wenham Museum is a section 501(C) (3) non-profit organization.

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