March 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Horticulture Certificate Series: Horticulture III
11am-1pm, I & II - Garden Members $105/series, $20/class, General Public $135/series, $25/class III & IV - Garden Members $100/ series, $22/class, General Public $120/series, $27/class Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist…
Adult Writers’ Seminar
A six-week Adult Writers’ Seminar is planned at Dog Ears Bookstore & Café, 688 Abbott Road, Buffalo. The seminars will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 15 and 22, and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. All participants will present current writing…
Free Yoga @ the Castellani Art Museum
Join us for free yoga at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University from 12:15-1:00 p.m. on select Thursdays. All levels are welcome from beginner to expert. Limited yoga mats available. No registration required. Mindful meditation will follow the…
Metal Bowl II - Intermediate
This workshop will build on techniques used in the Metal Bowl I Class. Students will expermiment and explore intermediate metalsmithing techniques as they create a 6 inch copper bowl. Students can choose from a round or square shape bowl. Students may…
Create a Medieval Illumination
This class will explore a basic history of the art of illumination including its origin and a few example books from different periods. Students will learn basic watercolor painting skills along with the technique of applying gold leaf. Students will…
Let Us Make Hummus
Join me for a fun 2 hour workshop to make healthy, creative and tasty versions of hummus. Hummus is a healthy snack that you can eat every day. It is anti inflammatory, can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and is a good source of protein.…
Pan-American Stamps
Part one in a new series exploring collecting! Join longtime stamp collector (philatelist) Rick Barrett, as he tells his story of Pan-American Exposition souvenir ‘Cinderella’ stamps, and the two businessmen behind their sales. Members free, museum admission.…
Financial Management
Learn about Financial Management for your small business.
CMYK Screenprinting from Photographs & Halftone
Through this workshop, participants will prepare and process their own, or someone else’s, photographs to screen print the image through halftone or 4 color process printing (CMYK). Participants will learn about the transparency of inks and gain an understanding…
Child Sexual Assault: How NY Currently Fails Child Victims
As the community's attention is focused on specific failings in the Nichols School and Buffalo Catholic Diocese, it is more important than ever before to talk about child sexual abuse and what we, as citizens and voters, must do to protect our children. …
LUNG FORCE Expo
LUNG FORCE Expos are a great opportunity to learn more about the latest trends, resources and research surrounding lung cancer, COPD, asthma and other lung diseases. With different tracks for patients and caregivers and healthcare professionals, this…
SmarTech 2018
SmarTech 2018 is a local event held for those interested/involved in the fields of sales and marketing (the "Smar" in SmarTech). We will discuss the changes in buying behavior, the best techniques to respond to these changes, and the explosion of technology…
Fold & Stitch Open Studio
A group for bookbinders & crafters, held once a month! Join our open studio for crafters, bookbinders, scrapbookers & more. Work on independent projects while learning folds, stitches, tips & tricks by Open Studio lead Janna Willoughby-Lohr of Papercraft…
The Basics: Japanese Stab Binding
Japanese Stab binding is a simple and beautiful bookbinding technique incorporating a single length of string. Learn to make your own journals & hand-bound books with this intricate-looking yet simple stitch! Multiple books will be created in this workshop.…
Tax Planning
Get your small business ready for tax season.
Spring Open House
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, Villa Maria College is hosting its Spring Open House. Spring Open House provides students and their families with the opportunity to learn more about Villa’s business, art, health science, and liberal arts programs, explore…
Create a Stained Glass Window
This two-day workshop, taught by a Roycroft Campus Artist-in-Residence, will teach the basic skills needed to make a stained glass window panel. Students will learn variouis skills, including how to cut and shape glass, and be able to display their creation…
The Importance of Cash Flow
Find out about the Importance of Cash Flow for your small business.
Secret Belgian Bookbinding
These hardcover books have a unique binding that allows them to be strong (like a case-bound book) but to also lay flat (like a coptic-bound book). They are durable and beautiful, albeit a little tricky to make. Once completed, it's difficult to see…
Ed Talks with Dr. Barbara Seals Nevergold
School Board President Dr. Barbara Seals Nevergold will discuss the wider landscape of the Buffalo Public Schools including its students and families, and the numerous challenges and successes it has faced and experienced in recent years. This series…