Programs

Workshop

Introduction to Watercolors with JoAnn Johnson

6-8pm at the Chapman, $10/participant, limited to 8 participants

This is an introduction to watercolor painting. In the first hour, participants will look at a variety of watercolor paintings and do exercises to learn different painting techniques. In the second hour participants will use the techniques to paint a still life.

This workshop requires a reservation, please call (518)793-2826.

Family Craft Program 

Stencil Ornaments & Hot Cocoa

4pm at the Chapman, free

For this program, participants will use stencils of different holiday items to make their own ornaments! Hot cocoa will be served.

To register, please call (518)793-2826 by Tuesday, December 6 at 5pm. Parental participation is encouraged and supervision  is required.

Conversations with the Past

Talk: Merriment and Memories: How we Decorated, Celebrated and Made Moments to Remember

Speaker: Jillian Mulder

7pm on ZOOM, registration link below

It’s time to deck the halls, string the lights, and prepare the feasts. Soon, houses and whole streets will be aglow with white and colored-lights.  Trees will be brought inside and decorated while wrapped presents are placed beneath them. As you sit by a fire or get cozy with some hot chocolate and warm fuzzy socks, do you reminisce about the celebrations or traditions of years past? Join us as we take a look back at the festivities and events over the last century that have brought us together as a community during this special holiday season.

To register, follow this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-CqqjkrE9OsHpSuTxTAKEWnNj0LPzLS

A confirmation email will follow registration and provide you with the link to join the program. Call (518)793-2826 if you have any questions.

Movie Night at the Chapman

It’s A Wonderful Life (1947)

7pm at the Chapman, free

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Holiday Open House

10am to 4pm

Join us at the Chapman for a day of free admission, holiday themed crafts, treats, and more! The DeLong House will be decorated for the season so come take your holiday photos. While you’re here, check out our giftshop that has been stocked with new items this year!

Snowflake Bentley

4pm at the Chapman, free

Come listen to the story of Snowflake Bentley, the first person to photograph a single snowflake using a microscope. Participants can make their own snowflakes following the story and enjoy a cup of cocoa!

To register, please call (518)793-2826 by Tuesday, December 20 at 5pm.

Holiday Story Time

10am at the Chapman, free

Come listen to some holiday children’s stories! We’ll explore many of the holidays people celebrate this time of year.

Good for ages 5-9, this program is free and does not require a reservation.