Updated December 9th, 2022
Fall and Holiday Arts Programs Are Abundant at Your MetroParks
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As the greenery of summer leaves and gives way to the colors of autumn and winter, we can tend to pull back from our engagement with nature. But to the contrary, autumn and winter provide a plethora of opportunities to explore nature — and, at Five Rivers MetroParks, your artistic side.
From photography to arts and crafts to painting, many aspects of this time of year create new ways to scratch that artistic itch so it doesn’t go into hibernation. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of MetroParks’ art-related programs.
For the Family Photographer
- When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (program L116)
- Where: Cox Arboretum MetroPark: Fifth Third Conference Room, 6733 Springboro Pike
With upcoming family gatherings for the holiday season come family photos. Learn how to take great photos with the family. Be prepared to move, as participants will act as models.
Artisan Night at the Market
- When: Thursday, Dec. 15, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (program L100)
- Where: 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St.
- Cost: Free
- All ages
As the holiday season rears its head, we are all trying to find a way to find unique gifts for friends and family. Enjoy a night of shopping from our vendors with product lists on hand to help with the search for that perfect gift.
Workshops include:
- Consider the Lilies: Make Christmas Decorations – Create a small fresh greenery wreath to be used as a centerpiece or hang. Registration is not required. $15/person.
- Wegerzyn Gardens Gift Shop: Making a Christmas Wreath – Make a holiday centerpiece with a candle included. Optional stick-in decorations are $2. Registration is not required. $20/person.
- Studio Regina: Fused Glass Workshop – Make fused glass ornaments. Choose from a Christmas tree or snowman. Registration is required. $40/person.
- Hedy Riegle Studio: Stamping Workshop – Make a necklace, keyring or ornament after stamping a brass tag. Registration is not required. $15/person.
- Wick Therapy: Pouring Candles – Pour a scented candle with holiday inspired scents. Registration is required. $35/person.
Fiber Arts Meetup
- When: Tuesday, Jan. from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Possum Creek MetroPark, Possum Creek Education Building, 4790 Frytown Rd.
- Cost: Free
Bring your knitting needles, wool, cotton, acrylic or flax and join a bevy of people who love fiber.
Blooms in Wintertime
- When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (program L118)
- Where: Cox Arboretum MetroPark: Fifth Third Conference Room, 6733 Springboro Pike
- Cost: $20; registration required
- Ages: 18 and older
Even in winter, we can create beautiful images of the plants around our house and fill our lives with color again. Bring a camera and a temperament for the colors of summer.
