Event Category: Workshop

Weave Your Way: Traditions of Philippine Textiles

In-Person Workshop Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Saturday, February 22, 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 2:00–4:00 pmAdvance registration required This immersive two-hour workshop introduces participants to the rich history and artistry of Philippine weaving. Facilitated by Romae Chanice “Nice” Marquez, founder of Hibla Philippines, participants will learn the basics of setting…

Weave Your Way: Traditions of Philippine Textiles

In-Person Workshop Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Saturday, February 22, 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 2:00–4:00 pmAdvance registration required This immersive two-hour workshop introduces participants to the rich history and artistry of Philippine weaving. Facilitated by Romae Chanice “Nice” Marquez, founder of Hibla Philippines, participants will learn the basics of setting…

Divine Maya Cacao: Teen Saturdays Workshop

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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Leer en español In-Person Youth Program Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1:00–3:30 pm Advance registration required Join us at the Peabody Museum for a tasty workshop that will explore the origins of cacao. Teens—ages 13 to 18—will delve into the rich history and cultural significance of…

The Art and Science of Reptiles and Amphibians-SOLD OUT

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In-Person Workshop Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor) This class is full. Please email Reservations to be added to the waitlist. Learn about reptiles and amphibians through close observation and then try your hand at capturing them with pencil and paper. Harvard herpetologist Jenni Austin will discuss the science of reptiles, while artist and…

Exploring the World of Rot

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In-Person Workshop Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor) Sunday, March 9, 11:00 am–12:00 pm or 2:00–3:00 pm Price: $15 members / $25 nonmembers Advanced Registration Required We may not always notice, but our world is rotten. Rot—the process of breaking down once-living materials of our planet—is, in fact, a major part of what makes our…

Exploring the World of Rot

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In-Person Workshop Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor) Sunday, March 9, 11:00 am–12:00 pm or 2:00–3:00 pm Price: $15 members / $25 nonmembers Advanced Registration Required We may not always notice, but our world is rotten. Rot—the process of breaking down once-living materials of our planet—is, in fact, a major part of what makes our…

Painting with Mushrooms

In–Person Workshop Instructor: Artist and Educator Rachel Mirus Location: Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor) Price: $40 members / $50 nonmembers You may have foraged, grown, or eaten mushrooms, but have you painted with them? Many mushrooms and lichens can be used to make inks in a spectrum of earthy colors. Rachel…

The Art and Science of Mushrooms

In–Person Workshop Instructors: Artist and Educator Erica Beade and Rachel Swenie, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University Location: Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor) Price: $50 members / $60 nonmembers Learn about the science of mushrooms through observations of fungi, then try your hand at capturing…

Inside the Temple of Murals: Teen Saturdays Workshop

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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Leer en español In-Person Youth Program Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1:00–3:30 pm Advance registration required Join us for an immersive virtual reality workshop at the Harvard Peabody Museum, where teens can discover the fascinating art of the ancient Maya through the Bonampak murals located in…

All Creatures Small–A Papier Mâché Workshop

In–Person Workshop Instructor: Artist Gail Boyajian Location: Harvard Museum of Natural History, Classroom B (Third Floor) Price: $175 members / $220 nonmembers Over five half-days, artist Gail Boyajian will guide you from start to finish as you build and paint a papier mâché animal using everyday materials. Inspired by the HMNH museum galleries, students will…