Upcoming Events

Daffodils and tulips will be in bloom for this first in a series of live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park. Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studio Coordinator and local artist...

The Hartt Dance Division of the University of Hartford presents MEET A BALLERINA For children ages 3-5 Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited on Tuesday, April 23 at the FAXON Library to meet a ballerina and participate...

Join Studio 20 South on a creative adventure where you'll transform humble sheets of paper into delightful figures, toys, or any other imaginative form you can dream up. Armed with just paper, scissors, and glue, you'll explore the art of papercraft,...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

Mary Cassatt Tea - Mother's Day Card Grades 4-7 Tea cups and tea pots have been the focus of many pieces of art. The impressionist Mary Cassatt used them in many of her most beautiful paintings. Come join us and make a Mother's Day card inspire...

Grades 6-12: Join us for a paint night in the morning! Create a springy painting to brighten up your space. Materials and instruction will be provided by Pam's Picassos. Register online. Seats are limited! Also, please note that you will receiv...

For those already familiar with the basic principles of 3D printing, this workshop will teach you how to begin using Tinkercad, a free web-based 3D modeling software to create your own objects from scratch. Participants will have the opportunity to b...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

Join the YMCA Child development staff of the West Hartford Y on Monday, May 6 from 5 to 6 PM, to socialize, explore, and create structures with building blocks, or color at our coloring station. Parents must be present with child. Meets in the Noah W...

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet!  Space is limited. Registration required. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishop...

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously). To join this...

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet!  Space is limited. Registration required. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishop...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

Grades 6-12: Join us at the library to paint a tranquil landscape using acrylic paint! Receive tips on breaking down a reference picture as you let your creativity flow and unwind in this live paint-along session.  Registration is requir...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

PRIDE STORYTIME: Let’s celebrate loving families! For preschool children (ages 3-5) Stories, songs, heart craft and a snack. For families with preschool children. Registration required. Parents invited to stay. Refreshments generou...

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously). To join this...

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!).  Space is limited. Registration required. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner.  ...

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!).  Space is limited. Registration required. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner.  ...

FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously). To join this...