Caroga Historical Museum
Calendar of Events – 2023

145 London Bridge Rd.
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-4400
www.carogamuseum.org

Open Thursday through Sunday, 1 PM – 4 PM
June 22, 2023 through August 27, 2023

Special Events

June 22, 7 PM – 9 PM Museum Opening Reception

• “Expanding Visions”
  • Alexandra Higgins – painter, sculptor, singer-songwriter
  • Robyn Graham Valentine – sculptor, painter
• Welcome reception with refreshments
• Exhibits run from June 22^nd through July 23^rd

July 8, 10 AM – 3 PM Artisan & Vendor Fair

• Local Artisans, Vendors & Crafters
• Raffles (drawing at 2 PM)
• Bake Sale, & Ice Cream Sundaes
• Food by Something Different: 11 AM – 3 PM
• Music by Insolent Willies 11 AM – 2 PM

July 27, 7 PM – 9 PM Gallery Opening Reception

• “Barbara McMartin: Adirondack Artist, Author, Advocate”
  • Curated by Nancy Long & Dick Loomis
  • Guest Speaker: Nancy Long
• Welcome reception with refreshments
• Exhibits run from July 27^th through August 27^th

August 1*, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Contra/Barn Dance & Ice Cream Social

• Anita Mason - caller
• Music by Pat Mason
• Wear comfortable shoes for dancing on the lawn
• Bring your own seating
• * Rain date of August 3rd

August 10, 7 PM – 9 PM Guest Speaker — Anne Clothier

• “Looking History in the Eye: A Brief Overview of 19^th Century Photography”
• Hands on discussion
• Feel free to bring a magnifying glass and early photographs or family albums
• Reception with refreshments

August 20, 6 PM – 8 PM CLMF Concert & Ice Cream Social

• CLMF last concert of the core 2023 season
• Good will offering
• Bring your own seating

Workshops

Note: All workshops are from 10 AM to 3 PM with a $15 registration fee unless otherwise noted

July 13 Basket Weaving – Colleen Mosenthin

• Class limited to 12
• Weave a door or wall hanging basket
• Bring lunch and $25.00 for all materials
• Note: Sign up for Phyllis Sandford’s July 20^th class to paint seasonal wooden plaques for the basket

July 20 Paint 2 Changeable Wooden Plaques for basket – Phyllis Sandford

• Class limited to 12
• 1^st Plaque -Pumpkin on side 1, Snowman on side 2
• 2^nd Plaque – Spring flowers on side 1, Sailboat on side 2
• Bring lunch and $15.00 for all materials

August 3 Basket Weaving – Colleen Mosenthin

• Class limited to 12
• Weave basket with optional lighted tree
• Bring lunch and $25.00 for materials

August 10 Alcohol Ink Exploration – Julia Butler

• Class limited to 12
• Project: demonstration of alcohol ink properties with an end result of either making greeting cards and/or a 9×11 “painting” (abstract).
• Bring lunch and $20.00 for all materials
• Workshop leader will provide all materials including Yupo paper, inks, 91% rubbing alcohol, tools to move paint around, spray adhesive, and card blanks with envelopes

August 17 Basket Weaving – Colleen Mosenthin

• Class limited to 12
• Weave a basket with a handle
• Bring lunch and $30.00 for all materials

Send your check (payable to Caroga Historical Museum) for the registration fee only with your name, address and phone number to:

Jean Griffin, 180 Everson Rd., Johnstown, NY 12095

For additional information on the workshops: call Jean at (518)835-4022