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| Fri, Mar 1 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Vegetable Gardening Month by Month Join us each month for a workshop with local farmer H.G. Haskell and learn from the best on how to raise your own vegetables. $10 per Member. $20 per nonmember. Tickets for the 35th Annual Point-to-Point go on sale today! Join us for the Brandywine Valley's signature spring event. The exhibit displaying the objects first-year students are working on and the techniques they learn to treat those objects opens in the library today. Exhibition open until May 12. |
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| Week of Mar 4 — Mar 10 |
| Mon, Mar 4 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Winterthur Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show Join Winterthur garden staff on a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. This year's theme is "Brilliant" and features gardens inspired by Great Britain. The bus will leave the Winterthur parking lot at 9:00 am and will depart Philadelphia for the return trip at 3:00 pm. Lunch is on your own with numerous choices at the show and in the famous Redding Terminal. Seating is limited. Fee includes bus fee and tip, admission, and refreshments. Call 800.448.3883 to register. $60 per Member, $75 per nonmember. Limit of 48 participants. |
| Tue, Mar 5 10:00 am to 12:00 pm History Through Fiction Book Club During this three-month series, we will discuss classic and new works that illuminate American life and examine relevant objects from the Winterthur collection. This month's book is Chains. Registration required by February 28. $20 Member. $30 nonmember for the entire three-month series. |
| Wed, Mar 6 6:00 am to 6:00 am Sewell C. Biggs Winterthur Furniture Forum: New Perspectives on Boston Furniture, 1630-1860 Join us for the first in-depth look at early Boston furniture in more than 40 years. Enjoy three days of groundbreaking lectures, workshops, and demonstrations by 30 outstanding experts as well as a special exhibition of Winterthur's finest Boston furniture. A proud Winterthur licensee, Anderson & Stauffer craftsmen will showcase their incredible talent for creating beautiful furniture. Each piece is built with exacting attention to every detail to produce furniture that will be handed down for generations. Stop by and talk to Tom or Alan about your furniture project. In the Galleries Reception Area. On the first Wednesday of each month, join us for stories related to Winterthur's museum or garden. This early childhood literacy series incorporates active learning through music, movement, and the exploration of objects in a warm and welcoming setting. Members and children under 2 free. Included with admission. |
| Thu, Mar 7 6:00 am to 6:00 am Sewell C. Biggs Winterthur Furniture Forum: New Perspectives on Boston Furniture, 1630-1860 Join us for the first in-depth look at early Boston furniture in more than 40 years. Enjoy three days of groundbreaking lectures, workshops, and demonstrations by 30 outstanding experts as well as a special exhibition of Winterthur's finest Boston furniture. A proud Winterthur licensee, Anderson & Stauffer craftsmen will showcase their incredible talent for creating beautiful furniture. Each piece is built with exacting attention to every detail to produce furniture that will be handed down for generations. Stop by and talk to Tom or Alan about your furniture project. In the Galleries Reception Area. Is your daughter in 4th-6th grade? Does she love to read, make crafts, and learn about living long ago? Join us as we discuss historical fiction books, try tasty snacks, and make book-related crafts. Registered required by October 26, 2012. $25 per Member and $35 per nonmember for the entire seven-month series. |
| Fri, Mar 8 6:00 am to 6:00 am Sewell C. Biggs Winterthur Furniture Forum: New Perspectives on Boston Furniture, 1630-1860 Join us for the first in-depth look at early Boston furniture in more than 40 years. Enjoy three days of groundbreaking lectures, workshops, and demonstrations by 30 outstanding experts as well as a special exhibition of Winterthur's finest Boston furniture. A proud Winterthur licensee, Anderson & Stauffer craftsmen will showcase their incredible talent for creating beautiful furniture. Each piece is built with exacting attention to every detail to produce furniture that will be handed down for generations. Stop by and talk to Tom or Alan about your furniture project. In the Galleries Reception Area. Looking for the perfect plant for that shady spot in your garden? Family-owned nursery Pine Knot Farms will sell their beautiful hellebores at Winterthur in the Museum Store. These special plants are very hardy in zones 4-9 and prefer shade. Outside the Museum Store. This new drop-in program for infants and their caregivers provides an opportunity for babies to explore new things and for grown-ups to meet new people. Pick up a basket filled with items that will introduce babies to different textures, sounds, and patterns. Spread a blanket on the floor of the galleries and enjoy learning together. Afterwards, grab a quick lunch at the Visitor Center or take a relaxing walk in the garden. Members and children under 2 free. Included with admission. Crafternoon will help you reconnect with your creative side! Get inspired during quick show-and-tell sessions about objects in our museum or library collections and then create a simple project to take home and admire. This month we try our hand at quillwork. Members only. Registration required. $10 per person per session. Attendance limited. |
| Sat, Mar 9 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Bank to Bend Lecture with Alan Street This year's Bank to Bend lecture features Alan Street of the renowned nursery Avon Bulbs. Known for his passion for bulbs, Alan will describe how he got interested in snowdrops, how they have become such a worldwide phenomenon, and how Avon Bulbs brings snowdrops to market. $10 per Member. $20 per nonmember. Free for WGLS and Garden Associate Members. Looking for the perfect plant for that shady spot in your garden? Family-owned nursery Pine Knot Farms will sell their beautiful hellebores at Winterthur in the Museum Store. These special plants are very hardy in zones 4-9 and prefer shade. Outside the Museum Store. Join a garden staff member for a walk highlighting this special aspect of the garden. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Members free. Included with admission. |
| Sun, Mar 10 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Pine Knot Nursery Sale! Looking for the perfect plant for that shady spot in your garden? Family-owned nursery Pine Knot Farms will sell their beautiful hellebores at Winterthur in the Museum Store. These special plants are very hardy in zones 4-9 and prefer shade. Outside the Museum Store. |
| Week of Mar 11 — Mar 17 |
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| Tue, Mar 12 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Lecture: Life at Haseley Court and Its Gardens Fiona Heyward and her husband Desmond purchased Haseley Court in Oxford, England in 1982 from Nancy Lancaster, who continued to live in the Coach House across the courtyard. For 12 years, the Heywards wandered the gardens with Nancy and learned a tremendous amount about gardening. Join Fiona Heyward for a look at the life of Haseley Court and its gardens. Members Free. Included with admission. Join Leslie Grigsby, senior curator of ceramics and glass, for this behind-the-scenes tour to see some of her favorite objects in the less-often-toured rooms of the house. Go behind the scenes in the Ceramics and Glass Study/Storage Area to see unusual dining and drinking vessels and other wares. Reservations encouraged. Space is limited. $15 per nonmember. $10 per Member. Free for Benefactor-level-and-above Members. |
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| Thu, Mar 14 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Conservation Clinic Bring your antiques! Our experts will discuss their condition and care. The Clinic is held once a month, September through May (except January and February). Follow the link for additional dates. Sorry, no appraisals. By appoinment only; call 302.888.4786. Free. |
| Fri, Mar 15 |
| Sat, Mar 16 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Afternoon Tea in the Visitor Center Join us for tea and light fare in the Visitor Center. Call 302.888.4826 for reservations. $30 per person, children under 12 are half price. By reservation only. |
| Sun, Mar 17 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Afternoon Tea in the Visitor Center Join us for tea and light fare in the Visitor Center. Call 302.888.4826 for reservations. $30 per person, children under 12 are half price. By reservation only. |
| Week of Mar 18 — Mar 24 |
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| Thu, Mar 21 10:30 am to 11:30 am New! Squeaky Wheels Bring your toddlers for kid-friendly walks in the garden and Galleries every third Thursday of each month, March-December. Members and children under 2 free. Included with admission. |
| Fri, Mar 22 |
| Sat, Mar 23 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Teacher Workshop: The Science Behind Art Conservation During this fascinating behind-the-scenes workshop at one of the nation's most prominent art museums, Winterthur conservators and scientists will lead science and art teachers in case-based explorations of the scientific principals behind art conservation. Participants will tour rooms in the house, examine objects up close in the conservation labs, and learn practical ways to apply what they learn to their classroom teaching. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak directly with art conservators and museum scientists, to discover the many ways science can be applied to every day life, and to learn more about careers that combine a love of science and the arts. Meets several Delaware standards in Science and Visual Arts. Registration required. Special price of $15 per Member, $25 per nonmember includes lunch. |
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| Week of Mar 25 — Mar 31 |
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| Wed, Mar 27 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Floral Arranging Workshop: "Easter Bouquet" Join Winterthur's talented floral arrangers in creating a stunning bouquet for your Easter table. Containers and flowers will be provided. Please bring clippers. $60 per Member. $70 per nonmember. |
| Thu, Mar 28 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm Lecture: "Conservation without Contact" The goal of preventive conservation is to prolong the life of an object and keep it from ever needing to enter a conservation lab for treatment. Joelle Wickens, Ph.D., associate conservator, preventive team head and Winterthur assistant professor, will share some of the invisible but invaluable tools used in the process. Members Free. Included with Admission. |
| Fri, Mar 29 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Trunk Show: La Vie Parisienne Jewelry Handmade jewelry inspired by antique, original French molds and stampings to create elegant pieces with distinctive styling. Each piece is painstakingly crafted using the traditional method of layering "old silver" or "14-karat gold" over copper to bring out relief and detail. A special selection of necklaces, earrings, and pins will make the perfect accent to any wardrobe. Shop early as quantities are limited. Galleries Reception Area. With every Winterthur Museum Store purchase over $50, receive a FREE blue bird figure-a happy sign of spring. While supplies last, one per customer. Not valid on prior purchases or online sales. Join us for this introduction to volunteering in the Winterthur Garden led by staff members and current volunteers. Free. Call 302.888.4600, ext. 7029 to register. |
| Sat, Mar 30 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Brunch with the Bunny Join us to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch.
Seatings at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 2:00PM
$34.95 per adult; children under 12 are 50% off; Members receive 10% discount up to a party of 4. Join us to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch.
Seatings at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 2:00PM
$34.95 per adult; children under 12 are 50% off; Members receive 10% discount up to a party of 4. Join us to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch.
Seatings at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 2:00PM
$34.95 per adult; children under 12 are 50% off; Members receive 10% discount up to a party of 4. Handmade jewelry inspired by antique, original French molds and stampings to create elegant pieces with distinctive styling. Each piece is painstakingly crafted using the traditional method of layering "old silver" or "14-karat gold" over copper to bring out relief and detail. A special selection of necklaces, earrings, and pins will make the perfect accent to any wardrobe. Shop early as quantities are limited. Galleries Reception Area. With every Winterthur Museum Store purchase over $50, receive a FREE blue bird figure-a happy sign of spring. While supplies last, one per customer. Not valid on prior purchases or online sales. |
| Sun, Mar 31 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Brunch with the Bunny Join us to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch.
Seatings at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 2:00PM
$34.95 per adult; children under 12 are 50% off; Members receive 10% discount up to a party of 4. Join us to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch.
Seatings at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 2:00PM
$34.95 per adult; children under 12 are 50% off; Members receive 10% discount up to a party of 4. Join us to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch.
Seatings at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 2:00PM
$34.95 per adult; children under 12 are 50% off; Members receive 10% discount up to a party of 4. Handmade jewelry inspired by antique, original French molds and stampings to create elegant pieces with distinctive styling. Each piece is painstakingly crafted using the traditional method of layering "old silver" or "14-karat gold" over copper to bring out relief and detail. A special selection of necklaces, earrings, and pins will make the perfect accent to any wardrobe. Shop early as quantities are limited. Galleries Reception Area. With every Winterthur Museum Store purchase over $50, receive a FREE blue bird figure-a happy sign of spring. While supplies last, one per customer. Not valid on prior purchases or online sales. |




















