Farm School: Little Critters Café
2025-05-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY, 11739, United States
Farm School Little Critters Café
Session 1: Thursdays, May 1 – June 19, 2025 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
or
Session 2: Thursdays, May 1 – June 19, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 2-7

Cost: $200 per child for the entire 8-week series
ENROLL IN THE LITTLE CRITTERS CAFÉ HERE

Join us on the CSA Farm for an 8-week mud kitchen cooking class where we will forage for ingredients and create a variety of recipes. These include, yet are not limited to: soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and of course dessert.
In this program, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature. This class is best intended for ages 2-7 and is a rain-or-shine event. It is always wise to dress for a mess! Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. This is a mock kitchen, all ingredients are inedible and are not to be consumed.

Parking fees may apply, see the hours page on our website for details.
Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust, fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.
For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov

Manor House Tour
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 and 8 more dates
Manor House Tour
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
11:00 AM
Cost: Adults (ages 13+) – $15
Children (ages 5 – 12) – $7

Enjoy a guided 1.5-hour house tour through the Westbrook Manor House.

Hear about the history and architectural details of the Cutting’s summer home.
Tour the first floor, second floor, and annex.
Learn about William Bayard Cutting, his wife Olivia, and their four children’s contribution to improving the quality of American life.

For registration please call 1-631-581-1002.

Tour Information

North Shore Art Guild (NSAG) Simple Joys
2025-05-01 11:00 - 2025-05-25 16:00
Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Opening reception: Sunday, May 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Gallery Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

About the Exhibition The North Shore Art Guild was established in 1991 and continues to welcome, support, and promote artists of all levels throughout Long Island. Our mission is to inspire and promote creativity through showcasing seasoned artists and introducing our new and upcoming members to the community. We include artists working in a variety of mediums and encourage exposure and growth through exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. Our exhibition Simple Joys is made up of artwork that has touched the hearts and experiences of the artists represented. They have recreated special moments or feelings that brought them joy or happiness and interpreted them in personal and unique ways.

The Way of Watercolor: Landscapes
2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00
The Way of Watercolor: Landscapes
All Skill Levels

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $240 for the entire series
REGISTRATION FOR THE WAY OF WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

About the Workshop
The Way of Watercolor is a six-workshop series focused on landscapes. Students will learn basic skills in watercolor. This includes learning techniques to create washes, mix colors, and handle various tools to create different effects. These techniques will be applied to creating skies, land areas, beaches, water, and foliage.
Please note supplies are not included in the cost of the workshop, please see the supply list below for details.

Supply List
The following supplies below are recommended. If you have supplies that you are currently comfortable working with, you may bring those. The instructor will introduce and review supplies on day one. Recommended Stores include Michael’s, Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, and Jerry’s Artarama.
Basic Supplies:

High Quality Watercolor Paper *Important*

Recommended Brand: Arches Cold Pressed 140 lb.
30”x22” can be cut into smaller pieces
Also sold in pre-cut ‘blocks’

Watercolor Brushes

Recommended Brands: Princeton, Silver Brush: Black Velvet or synthetic brands ○ Round brushes (sizes 6, 8, 10)
1” or 2” Flat wash brush

Watercolor Paint

Recommended Brands: Winsor Newton, Holbein, and Daniel Smith
Indanthrene Blue
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Permanent Rose
New Gamboge
Raw Sienna

Additional Supplies:

Spray Bottle
Small Flat Toothbrush
Paint Palette
Painting Board
Masking Tape

For questions regarding the supply list, contact the instructor Teresa Cromwell via e-mail: teresajcromwell@yahoo.com.

About the Instructor
Teresa Cromwell has been a practicing watercolor artist since 2006. She has exhibited and won awards in various shows across Long Island. She is a Signature member of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northeast, and Rhode Island Watercolor Societies.

CANCELED - Spring Scents: Children's Candle Making Workshop
2025-05-17 09:30 - 10:30
Spring Scents: Children’s Candle Making Workshop – CANCELED
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Ages 5+

Cost: $30 per child (One caregiver may accompany the child)
ENROLL IN SPRING SCENTS HERE

About the Workshop
Join us for an absolutely fun and educational workshop with special guest Chrissy Lehat of Curiously Creative Candles. A local Long Island business owner with 25 years of experience making candles.
In this workshop, participants can expect to learn a unique layering process to utilize recycled wax and choose from a variety of spring scents to create their very own candle. Each child will receive supplies to create two 8 oz candles. This workshop occurs one week after Mother’s Day and would make a great gift for Mothers or Grandmothers to share with their favorite little ones!
