Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Younger children should work with an adult.

Stamping is a form of printmaking, and we invite you to drop into the studio for this all-ages introduction to rubber stamp making. We will create our own personalized rubber stamps from start to finish, and try out some stamping on paper. You can take your stamp home to use over and over again on handwritten letters and envelopes, or to include in your own stationery design.

A Workshop with Jamie Lea Berstch

Fee: $110/$99 members (all materials included and you receive a complete weaving kit, including a loom, to take home)
Registration: Registration for this session is now closed. For information on future sessions and other workshops, sign up for our e-list.

A Workshop with Wes Tank

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Fee: $55/$50 members

A Workshop with Wes Tank

Online registration is now closed. To register for this workshop, call 414-446-8794.

Fee: $55/$50 members
Registration: Space is limited, advance registration required. If you prefer to register by phone, call 414-446-8794. You may also be interested in Editing Your GoPro Footage with Wes Tank, March 22.

A Workshop with Jeremy Stepien

Registration now closed. Sign up for our e-list for information on future sessions.

Fee: $20/$16 members (all materials included)

Red-bellied woodpecker

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden.

For the fifth year in a row, Lynden is a registered site for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. The main goal of this citizen science project is to combine the interests of backyard bird watchers with the needs of ornithologists who study bird populations. By making simple, standardized counts of the birds in their yards (or, in this case, at Lynden) and reporting them to the FeederWatch database, FeederWatchers contribute directly to the scientific understanding of bird populations. These observations help scientists study changes in the distribution and abundance of feeder birds over time.

We have established bird feeders on the grounds, using the recommended seeds to attract birds through the seasons. We have binoculars and color charts to help us identify the birds at our feeder. Now, we need bird viewers of all ages and experience levels to join us on our siting days to help tally our observations for the project. You can visit the FeederWatch website and download their very useful handbook.

Lynden’s fall FeederWatch season begins November 19-20. If you are interested in participating, contact Naomi Cobb at ncobb@lyndensculpturegarden.org, and she will set up a time to train you in FeederWatch procedures and determine your observation schedule.

FeederWatch Dates

Birds are counted periodically for two consecutive days, at least five days apart, over the course of the FeederWatch season.
2018
November 19, 20
November 26, 27
December 3,4
December 10,11
December 17, 18

FeederWatch Sign-Up

Contact Naomi at ncobb@lyndensculpturegarden.org to sign up for a slot.

FeederWatch Photos

Get a good photo at the Lynden feeders? Send it to us at staff@lyndensculpturegarden.org and we'll add it to the gallery.

Hermit thrush, photo by Chuck Stebelton

Turkeys feasting at the feeders; photo by Jeremy Stepien

Turkeys return on a frigid day; photo by Naomi Cobb

A Workshop with Leslie Perrino

Fee: $85/ $75 members (all materials included)

Registration: Space is limited; advance registration required. Register by phone at 414-446-8794.

This daylong workshop that will explore easy and artful ways to apply dye to pre-hemmed silk scarves. From simple techniques such as tie-dyeing, resist and salt, to interesting ways to make marks, we’ll let ourselves be inspired by the wonderful art and nature surrounding us at Lynden.

Fee: $110/ $99 members (all materials included)
Registration: Registration for this workshop is now closed. For information on future programs, sign up for our e-list.

Enameling is a timeless art form that involves sifting colored glass onto a copper base and fusing it in a kiln to create shiny, colorful works of art. In this workshop, Leslie Perrino teaches the basics of enameling, covering a variety of techniques including stencils, sgraffito, threads, silver foil, screens, and decals. You will complete sample pieces for practice, and can then choose from a variety of projects ranging from wearable items to small bowls. No experience required, and all materials supplied.

About Leslie Perrino

Leslie Perrino is an artist and "art evangelist" who loves to share the power of art and creativity with people, particularly in her beloved areas of metals and enameling. Her artwork is a quirky mix of traditional and found objects, most recently combining computer/electrical components with enamels. She is a charismatic and effective teacher who encourages skill building and exploration of the medium.

Fee: Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden.
Registration: Advance registration required; email us at staff@lyndensculpturegarden.org to let us know you're attending, and how many there will be in your party. Please note: the lantern-making portion of this program is now full, but all are welcome to bring their own lanterns and join us for the walk at 5 pm.

What better way to experience Lynden in the winter than by lantern light? Join Jeremy Stepien in the art studio beginning at 3 pm for this popular annual family workshop to make a lantern (or bring your own). Visitors of all ages can enjoy designing and decorating lanterns made from recycled jars and tea light candles. Embellishments include tissue paper collage, punched-tin lids, and reeds and wires (for handles). Make your own or work together to create a lantern for your group.

At 5 pm we embark on a lantern-lit walk through the garden, led by naturalist Naomi Cobb. She will guide you safely through Lynden's back acres, introducing you to the mysteries and unique features of outdoor life after dark. We'll end with a bonfire and hot cider.

The garden will open at noon as usual; the walk will begin at 5 pm.

A Workshop with Linda Wervey Vitamvas

Fee: $85/ $75 members (all materials included)

Registration: Space is limited; advanced registration required. Online registration is now closed. To register by phone, please call 414-446-8794.