Come snuggle by the hearth and listen to the beloved winter story "The Mitten."  We will learn how Victorian children kept warm in the winter and create our own felt mittens and scarves.

'Victorian Valentine'

Come celebrate a time of love and giving by exploring how friendship was celebrated during the end of the 1800's.  Students will create their own cards that express friendship and  create sculptures that feature a heart shape.

'Windy Days'

This month we will explore the lower living areas and examine the beautiful painted window shades.  We will talk about translucency and apply this idea to our high flying art project.

'How Does Your Garden Grow?'

Flowers a peeking up their heads and the growing season has begun.  Come explore the gardens with us and try your own hand at coaxing blooms to grow by creating a beautiful flowerpot. 

'Quilting Bees'

Quilting and sewing was part of a woman's life in the 1800's.  We will examine the quilts on display at the Carter House and gain inspiration to use fabric scraps to create something new and beautiful. 

'Summer Kitchen'

Come explore the kitchen at the Carter House that is packed full of gadgets and tools that were used long ago as a daily part of life.  We will whip up some salt dough and create tasty faux treats that  would  highlight  any pretend tea party.

  This series is underwritten in part by The Arts Build Communities program, which is funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.