COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, AUG. 3

Bryant in Stitches

Join Bryant Staff and community members as they knit, crochet and share projects, patterns, ideas and yarn. The event takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. Join the Zoom meeting at www.bryantlibrary.org.

Art Talk: Michelangelo

Explore the life and work of the leading sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Pieta, the David, the Sistine Chapel frescoes, and more. The event takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Crowned Cat Pressed Flower Art

Spend the afternoon making a crowned cat. The event will be using watercolor paints, pressed flowers and a simple collage method to create adorable cat heads. Have some fun and go home with beautiful art to frame and decorate your room. For grades 6-12. From 1 to 2 p.m. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Ongoing Events

Quilting Class: English Paper Piecing Fridays: August 4, 11, 18, 25, & September 1, 8, 15, 22, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. This is a beginner friendly quilting class. The patchwork technique of English Paper Piecing is done by hand; no sewing machine required. Learn a few simple stitches and watch the patterns come together as we stitch through the summer. Students will work through techniques from Jessica’s book, Quilting on the Go, completing a laptop/tablet sleeve. A supply list will be emailed prior to class. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Docent Exhibition Tours Are Back Tuesday to Sunday. Embark on an hour-long tour of Nassau County Museum of Art’s

(NCMA) current exhibitions with an museum trained Docents. Share a memorable afternoon with other art lovers as you learn about an array of artists, their inspiration, artistic process, and their place in the history of art. Public tours are free with museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations. For information about group visits and private guided tours, see Private Docent Led Tours. The museum is at One Museum Drive. Call 516-484-9338.

Abstract Botanical Painting in Acrylic or Oil

Art Class with Jim Minet. For beginner to intermediate levels. Adults and Teens 16+. Location: The Manes Art & Education Center. Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. This summer on Tuesdays throughput August, the NCMA offers a painting class which explores the technique of abstracting botanicals and other nature subjects into a semi-representational