RITES OF SPRING – OPENING WEEKEND

Saturday March 30, 2024

10:30am – 12:30pm Come, Sit, Stay: Dog Day

10:30am – 12:30pm Members Morning, early access including Create a Spring Basket hands-on activity for families with The Shine Studio

12:30pm – 2:00pm Fashion a Spring Headdress with Neo-Political Cowgirls

In this workshop you will conjure the transition to spring through a mindful, creative ritual using nature to adorn a head ornament. Guided by Kate Mueth, Artistic Director of Neo-Political Cowgirls, you will create and take home a unique headdress inspired by the magical costumes NPC are known for. Bring a piece of ephemera or a personal token to add among the LongHouse flora in your project to represent wishes, goals, or remembrances. Suggested for ages 12 and up, as child-unfriendly tools will be used.

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm LongHouse Talk with Glenn Adamson and Martha Russo on Full Circle: Toshiko Takaezu and Friends