April 2019
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
FREE Fiddle n' Folk Jam
Join us for a free session of our Fiddle n’ Folk Ensemble. Learn to play folk music through improvisation, listening and all around fun with award-winning fiddler and teacher Phil Banaszak of Community Music School.
Horticulture Certificate Classes-Horticulture VI (2019)
11am-1pm, Members $100/series, $20/class, General Public $125/series $25/class Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! These classes are…
Roycroft Campus Docent Training - Wednesday Sessions
Looking for a way to become involved in the community and share your love of history? Roycroft Campus Docent Training teaches individuals how to give a guided tour and assist with tour related events for the Roycroft Campus, a National Historic Landmark.…
Introduction to Centering Prayer
Mindfulness and meditation are common words in society today and it is often depicted with someone sitting in a lotus position. Medicaldoctors & many therapists recommend meditation as a help to alleviate a wide array of stressors and some medical conditions. …
Compass Rose Illumination
In this class, students will design and create a compass rose based on historical and personal ideas. Students will then use a variety of media, including inks, paints and gold and silver composition leaf, to create a one of a kind artwork. This class…
The Art of Intentional Thinking - Free Workshop
Discover how thought management and the power of self talk and thought meditation can help you make a shift in your relationship with yourself and give you resolution around personal and professional challenges. During this free, three-hour workshop,…
Wearable Poetry with Rachelle Toarmino
Ever loved a poem so much you wanted to wear it? Join poet and Peach Mag editor in chief Rachelle Toarmino for a workshop exploring the relationship between what we say and what we wear. Participants will learn about the history of embroidery as a woman’s…
Cobweb Broom Making
Learn to create a “Lace Chaser” or cobweb broom in this fun and unique class. While constructing your beautiful and functional piece, we will explore the history, legends and myths surrounding brooms. You’ll have a new appreciation for this lovely tool…
Poetry 101
Green Buffalo Productions is starting a NEW event series for Western New York's aspiring poets!TICKET PACKAGESEmerald Package: One Session: $45 1 Poetry Class of your choice* from an experienced High School & Collegiate Instructor1 30-minute workshop…
She Started IT
She Started IT is a free event to encourage 6th-10th grade girls to explore and be inspired by the field of technology, giving them the opportunity to hear from, interact with and be encouraged by female founders and professionals in Buffalo, NY. Schedule…
The Yoga of Poetry with Sherry Robbins
A Tirtha or journey through the chakras. Some light yoga, information about the correspondences of age and focus at each chakra, then writing from that part of you. Whether you’re new to yoga or have an established practice, you’ll leave feeling revived…
BMC Speaker Series: Buffalo Maritime Disasters
Collisions, catastrophes, and chaos – as a busy Great Lakes port, Buffalo has had its share of maritime disasters. Come to The BMC Speaker Series to be regaled by tales of notable disasters in our harbor by James Mayer from the Buffalo Harbor Museum.…
Make Your Own Video Poem with Annette Daniels Taylor
Combining vocal narration, sound, music, imagery and poetic devices, participants will use their smart phone or tablet cameras and video apps to explore creating video poems that voice and express identity, place, and experience. Be sure to bring a well-charged…
Firearm Safety and NYS Pistol Permit Course
Whether you’re a rifle or shotgun owner or just someone interested in getting a handgun, the most important thing about gun ownership is safety. Even though a course is not required to own rifles and shotguns in NY, safety training is highly recommended.…
Toolbox or Planter - Woodworking Class at The Foundry
MAKE A TOOLBOX OR A PLANTERIn this quick class, you’ll get a overview of the tools in The Foundry's shared woodshop by making a classic carrier for tools OR an outdoor planter (same project different purpose). Learn about using the planer, tables saw,…
Medicinal Herbs and Concoctions
The origin of medicinal remedies is in the plants that inhabit our planet and every culture throughout history has made use of the "green world" around them for sustenance and healing. We'll discuss plants common to Western New York (both native and…
Exploring The Medicine Wheel 101
The Circle of Life (Medicine Wheel) in Native American traditions symbolizes our connection to all aspects of the natural world. Like traveling a labyrinth, walking the circle also allows us to honor and cherish all aspects of our lives. Whether you…