The Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries was a response to industrialization. The mark of the hand had been removed, our goal is to emphasize the handmade in this weeklong workshop.
Mud week has become a beloved tradition here at EWMW. This week we will honor MUD leading up to International Mud Day, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This camp celebrates a material that is often overlooked. Heighten the senses, and stimu...
When you walk in the woods, you know that birds and animals nest and burrow there. It is also easy to imagine other creatures who live there tending to the flowers and community. In fact, this instinct to imagine that elves, gnomes, and fairies build h...
Long before modern media, long before there were books, storytellers traveled around the countryside and collected and told stories to entertain, to persuade, to teach. Cultures developed distinct customs.
In our day-to-day lives, we see many different creatures, however, when we watch movies or delve into our imaginations, we can picture animals that are beyond the normal, known as mythical creatures. Mythical creatures come from mythology and folklore....
Farmers uphold values and responsibilities often taken for granted in urban life. The expectations for the world of agriculture are generous, wherein workers in agricultural careers are meant to produce goods for those detached from such lifestyles. Fr...
As America began to concentrate work and people in cities in the 19th Century, thoughtful educators and organizations advocated reconnecting children (and adults) with nature. We organized parks and camps where the air was fresher, schedules could be m...
Slime is still happening, and never really went out of style. Slime was inspired by Silly Putty, another long polymer compound discovered in New Haven 81 years ago. The Chemist James Wright was looking for a substitute for rub...
