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Summer Programs for 2023

Week of June 12, 2023

Pottery, Painting, and the Poetry of Design

The Black Mountain College attracted artists, sculptors, musicians, dancers, thinkers, and poets from all over the globe. This week we invite you to learn from the work of the groundbreaking movement from 1933–1957 outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

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Week of June 20, 2023

The Art & Science of Fire

Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.

In Greek mythology, civilization begins with Prometheus’ gift of fire. This workshop will introduce fire as we present every too...

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Week of June 20, 2023

"Sew" Vintage

Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.

Join professional freelance theatrical costumer C. Delari Johnson to learn how to sew by hand and on a machine. You will grasp eve...

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Week of June 20, 2023

Analog Gamebuilder

Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.

In the tradition of the strategy games Mordheim, Warhammer or Dungeons and Dragons, create a war band of 10 miniatures and skirmis...

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Week of June 26, 2023

The Art and Science of Light

Manipulating light and images is certainly fun and exciting. What is the science behind all the amusement and vibrance?

This week you will join us to unearth the ins and outs of light and its properties. Experiment with a giant life-size Camera...

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Week of June 26, 2023

Hiking & Journaling

East Rock park was established 140 years ago to preserve and share the woodlands and wildlife that surround the river that powered Whitney’s machines. 400 acres rise from the tidal basin to a trap rock ridge with a panoramic view of Long Island sound...

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Week of July 3, 2023

Automaton

Please Note: This is a four-day class- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Tues, July 4th.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an Automaton as 1. a mechanism that is relatively self-operating and 2. a mac...

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Week of July 3, 2023

Amazement Park

Please Note: This is a four day class- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed on Tuesday July 4th.

Summertime is the perfect season to enjoy a day at a theme park. This week thematic engineering meets design and play...

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Week of July 3, 2023

Classic Model Building

Please Note: This is a four day class- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed on Tuesday July 4th.

Plastic Scale models began to appear in the 1940s. While easier to construct than the balsa models that preceded them...

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Week of July 10, 2023

Our Site: History & Architecture

The legacy of the Museum begins in 1798 When Eli Whitney first chose a site on the Mill River to build his Armory. Chosen for its access to a strong current of water, Whitney intended to use this as a power source for the machines he would use to produ...

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Week of July 10, 2023

Skate & Create

This camp is all about skateboarding. Learn how skateboards are made–starting with the trees we harvest to craft them. Design your very own skateboard shape and graphics. Learn how to use basic tools and image making techniques to convert your design...

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Week of July 17, 2023

The Aztecs

The Aztec present a fascinating and often misunderstood history and legacy. Even the name "Aztec" was derived from German explorer Alexander von Humboldt as he was describing the powerful Mesoamerican people who encountered the Spanish in 1519...

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Week of July 17, 2023

A Broken Umbrella Theatre

Play with A Broken Umbrella Theatre! and learn the building blocks of ensemble theatre-making.

A Broken Umbrella Theater is proud to team up with The Eli Whitney Museum this summer to present a one-of-a-kind experience. They will be off...

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Week of July 24, 2023

The Queen of Hawaii

Queen Lili’u Loloku Walania Kamaka’eha, the first female leader of the Kalākaua dynasty, ruled a unified Hawaiian Kingdom until 1917. Queen Liliuokalani fought to keep Hawaii free from British and American conquestors. She was highly educated as w...

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Week of July 31, 2023

Mapping Our World

At present a world without GPS is unfathomable.

Cartography has enriched the lives of explorers for centuries. This week you will be inspired by the beauty, versatility, and incomparable significance of maps. From Ancient Civilizations to the A...

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Week of August 7, 2023

Intro to Robotics

The world of robotics is much more than simply assembling parts. Experience what it's like firsthand to be a robotics engineer: customize your robot to accomplish specific tasks, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and even try your hand at programming an ...

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Week of August 14, 2023

Spaceship Design

If you are like us you’ve definitely imagined hundreds of spaceships. This week you can translate your creations into reality. Join us to build your own spaceship and learn about the real-life spacecraft sent by humans to the edge of the Milky Way. <...

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Week of August 14, 2023

Analog Gamebuilder

In the tradition of the strategy games Mordheim, Warhammer or Dungeons and Dragons, create a war band of 10 miniatures and skirmish with other 'bands' to gain wealth, powers, and size. Painting your figures gives them a personality all their own.

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