The Joy of Botanical Printmaking with Mary Himes
On Wednesday, October 15, from 1-3 pm, Artist and Teacher Mary Himes will offer a special art workshop, “The Joy of Botanical Printmaking.” The workshop will be held in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. (The workshop will also be offered on Wednesday, October 8, 1-3 pm.)
Come explore the fun and freedom of printing from nature. Using fresh or dried leaves, stems, or flowers, we’ll use gel plates to create unique prints that can be framed or used as notecards. You’ll be amazed at how this simple printmaking process wakes up the creativity within–like a mini vacation. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own plant material if you have some favorite trees or plants in your garden. For best results, make sure to pick the plants the same day as the workshop. All students should wear old clothing.
Mary Scott Himes has recently returned to her art practice after years working in the home design magazine and non-profit worlds. A breast cancer survivor, Mary got back to making art during her treatments. She loves teaching gel plate printmaking to those of any age who can benefit from creative exploration. She has a BA in History/Art History from McGill University and a BFA in Environmental Design from Parsons School of Design.
Registration is required and is limited to 8 participants. Click here to register.
For more information, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org or 203-637-1066.
How Did He Get the Shot? The Photographs of Neil Vigdor
Join Old Greenwich resident Neil Vigdor of The New York Times for a discussion and Q&A about his photography craft, the demands of covering breaking news, and his journalism career, one deeply rooted in Greenwich. How did he get the shot? Come find out on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in the Perrot Memorial Library Program Room. His photography will be on display in the Library throughout the month of October.
Neil Vigdor is a reporter for The New York Times covering breaking news, with a focus on politics. His role involves a mix of reporting on politics and the Trump administration, explanatory journalism, and contributing to live coverage. When he’s not writing about politics, the breadth of his assignments extends to stories about crime, business, pop culture, and other topics. Previously, Neil was a member of The New York Times political team that covered the 2024 election and the 2022 midterms. He reported from every battleground state during the last election cycle, in addition to Iowa and New Hampshire. He also tracked voting legislation and kept tabs on threats against election officials. Before politics, Neil covered a wide range of breaking news stories for The Times, including the police killing of George Floyd, the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, several mass shootings, pandemic-related news, and more.
Neil graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., where he was editor of the student newspaper. He covered Connecticut and national politics for The Hartford Courant and Hearst, reporting on four national conventions and two inaugurations. When he is not reporting, Neil moonlights in celestial and street photography. His work can be viewed on his website at neilvigdor.photoshelter.com.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information about this program, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org or 203-637-1066.
Qigong Class @ the Library
Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health will teach a qigong class at Perrot Library on Monday, October 20th, from 9:15 to 10:15 am in the Program Room, Radcliffe Children’s Library.
Qigong is a form of meditation in motion that is at least 2,000 years old. It is a very calming routine used to increase mindfulness, and it is also used for building strength, balance, flexibility, and resiliency. The practice of qigong can be done standing or sitting and can be practiced by almost anyone young or old.
Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine since 1996 when she graduated from Chinese medical school in New York City and became a licensed acupuncturist in New York and Connecticut. Qigong and tai chi were her first introduction to Chinese medicine and energy exercises in 1980 in New York City, years before she studied Chinese medicine. Donna has studied with a variety of teachers, including Robert Peng and Daisy Lee, and began teaching qigong in Greenwich in 2017. She has taught classes locally since then, as well as online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.