We are delighted to partner with MITA again this year to offer an OWL Stewardship Day on a local island! Volunteers will work together using hand tools to de-bark locally harvested spruce poles that will become the framework for traditional tent structures supporting future community gatherings and youth programming on the island. It’s a chance […]
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean your garden has to. You can continue to harvest fresh garden produce well after the first frost, and this workshop will teach you how. Participants will learn about cold-hardy crops that thrive in the cooler days of fall, as well as strategies for protecting crops […]
This workshop centers on the art of SEEING and paring down the landscape to its essential visual elements. In the morning session, we’ll explore techniques for creating visual space in drawing. Through a series of short exercises using pencils, charcoal, and erasers, participants will be encouraged to observe closely and use line, shape, and value […]
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann ShafferLeader: Pat OlsenWednesdays, 6-7:30 - (9/2, 9/9, 9/16)Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 - (9/1, 9/8, 9/15) “I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers.” January 1946: […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to mend your clothes? Do you have a pile of clothes you love that need a little TLC before you can wear them again? Are you a seasoned mender looking to meet and connect with others? There is a place for you at WHRL’s Mending Cafe! Share your […]
"What was on my list?" Do you have trouble remembering things? Try this session for ideas on how to kick your memory into gear! Learn about *pegging, *chaining, and *word association, and more. Remember: Your memory is like a muscle, you have to exercise it!" Space is limited for this free program, and registration is […]
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning craft group, open to everyone and all skill levels! Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, needlework, or paper crafts, bring your craft and come along to enjoy some creative time. It’s a fun, casual space to learn, share ideas, and make new friends. We meet on the second Saturday […]
This workshop demonstrates simple traditional techniques for preserving garden produce that use little energy and are less labor-intensive than canning. We will discuss three ways to preserve your favorite garden vegetables or herbs and how to determine which method is best for your purposes. You will learn how to ferment using the brine and kraut […]
The Natural Wonders of MonheganA Nature-inspired Women’s Art Retreat This retreat is full. To be added to the waiting list, please email Susan at susan@whrl.org. Are you inspired by the wonders of nature? Experience the magic that happens when creativity and the natural world come together at our four-day, three-night women’s art retreat on Monhegan Island. […]
The Natural Wonders of MonheganA Nature-inspired Women’s Art Retreat This retreat is full. Please email Susan at susan@whrl.org to be added to the wait list. Are you inspired by the wonders of nature? Experience the magic that happens when creativity and the natural world come together at our four-day, three-night women’s art retreat on Monhegan Island. […]