Hygienic Art

CULT HORROR CLASSIC: MESSIAH OF EVIL&nbsp;
Step into a nightmare with Messiah of Evil (1973), a chilling cult horror film where a young woman searching for her missing father uncovers a dark coastal town consumed by a mysterious, bloodthirsty evil. Atmospheric, surreal, and deeply unsettling, this underground horror gem delivers eerie visuals, creeping dread, and unforgettable scares. Dare to enter the darkness…&nbsp; $5 at the Gate-Join Us!

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Messiah of Evil

CULT HORROR CLASSIC: MESSIAH OF EVIL 
Step into a nightmare with Messiah of Evil (1973), a chilling cult horror film where a...

<img alt="🩸" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1a/1/16/1fa78.png"> CULT HORROR CLASSIC: MESSIAH OF EVIL <img alt="🩸" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1a/1/16/1fa78.png">Step into a nightmare with Messiah of Evil (1973), a chilling cult horror film where a young woman searching for her missing father uncovers a dark coastal town consumed by a mysterious, bloodthirsty evil. Atmospheric, surreal, and deeply unsettling, this underground horror gem delivers eerie visuals, creeping dread, and unforgettable scares. Dare to enter the darkness… <img alt="👁️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t49/1/16/1f441.png"> $5 at the Gate-Join Us!

Local Event: Cult Hottor Classic Movie: MESSIAH OF EVIL

Cult Hottor Classic Movie: MESSIAH OF EVIL

 CULT HORROR CLASSIC: MESSIAH OF EVIL Step into a nightmare with Messiah of Evil (1973), a chilling cult horror film where a...

CULT HORROR CLASSIC: MESSIAH OF EVIL Step into a nightmare with Messiah of Evil (1973), a chilling cult horror film where a young woman searching for her missing father uncovers a dark coastal town consumed by a mysterious, bloodthirsty evil. Atmospheric, surreal, and deeply unsettling, this underground horror gem delivers eerie visuals, creeping dread, and unforgettable scares. Dare to enter the darkness…&nbsp; $5 at the Gate-Join Us!

Local Event: Cult Horror Classic: Messiah of Evil

Cult Horror Classic: Messiah of Evil

CULT HORROR CLASSIC: MESSIAH OF EVIL Step into a nightmare with Messiah of Evil (1973), a chilling cult horror film where a...

The Social Bar + Kitchen

Something Wicked this way comes..... It's Spark's Annual Halloween Party!
Come on down the midway for Goth Prom: Carnival of Souls. Enter if you dare.
Something strange is waiting just beyond the big top.
It's Spark Makerspace's Annual Dance Party, Costume Contest, and Fundraiser!
Join us for an evening of dancing, costumes, and delightfully dark carnival chaos.
Goth Prom is Spark Makerspace's annual fundraiser, featuring a dance party and costume contest.
Join us this Halloween Night at The Social Bar + Kitchen in Downtown New London, from 8 PM to close.
Purchase your tickets now via Eventbrite and we'll put your name in our GOTH ART RAFFLE! Tickets purchased at the door will not be included in the raffle.
All proceeds support Spark Makerspace, helping us continue to provide affordable access to tools, education, creative space, and community in New London.
Costume contest categories:
<ul><li>Saddest Clown- Bring us your most tragic, melancholy, beautifully miserable clown.</li><li>Horror Under the Big Top- The scariest, creepiest, most nightmarish costume to escape from the circus.</li><li>Carnival Couture- Best handmade or constructed costume. Show off your making skills and create something spectacular.</li></ul>
The audience choice winner will be crowned Goth Prom Royalty.
A huge thank you to our sponsor this year, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, for supporting Spark Makerspace and helping make Goth Prom possible.
Come dance beneath the big top, dress to disturb, and join us for a Halloween night at the Carnival of Souls.
Will you be my prom date?
* All ticket sales support the continued work of Spark Makerspace of New London, CT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (EIN: 47-5056168).

Local Event: Goth Prom 2026: Carnival of Souls

Goth Prom 2026: Carnival of Souls

Something Wicked this way comes..... It's Spark's Annual Halloween Party!
Come on down the midway for Goth Prom: Carnival of...

East Lyme High School

Join us for a festive day of one-stop holiday shopping featuring local crafters, various vendors, and exciting door prizes. This free-admission event is sponsored by the Carelot Children's Center PTO and supports the Ronald Vlaun Scholarship Program and Early Childhood Learning Programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out our website: www.carelot.net/pto

Local Event: 17th Annual One Stop Holiday Shopping Craft and Vendor Fair

Waterford

17th Annual One Stop Holiday Shopping Craft and...

Join us for a festive day of one-stop holiday shopping featuring local crafters, various vendors, and exciting door prizes....

17th Annual One Stop Holiday Shopping Craft and Vendor Fair

Spark Makerspace

Create a single-color linocut and print it on four flour-sack tea towels. Perfect to use at home or to gift to others!
This beginner-friendly class is
 an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest
 forms of printmaking. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, 
and papers, and you will learn how to transfer your design and carve and
 ink the block. You will then handprint three tea towels.&nbsp;
Please read through the relief printing handout (found<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIdbivWF_zVy7_nQBSp9lS8wLMfvIbBH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>)
 before class. Several autumn-themed patterns will be available for you 
to choose from, or you can bring your own. Simple patterns with thicker 
lines and no fine details will allow you to focus on the fundamentals of
 printmaking and ensure that you have plenty of time to design and print
 your tea towels.&nbsp;
All materials included.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

Local Event: Relief Printing on Fabric: Tea Towels

Relief Printing on Fabric: Tea Towels

Create a single-color linocut and print it on four flour-sack tea towels. Perfect to use at home or to gift to others!
This...

Old Saybrook Middle School

Embark on a global symphonic journey with the Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra, led by Music Director Dr. Hilarie Clark Moore. This captivating performance features a diverse repertoire including works by Berlioz, Grieg, Mendelssohn, and H.C. Moore. Tickets range from $5 to $12, with children under 6 attending for free.

Local Event: Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra: Musical Travels

Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra:...

Embark on a global symphonic journey with the Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra, led by Music Director Dr. Hilarie...

Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra: Musical Travels

Learn how to Screen Print at Spark in this 2-part beginner class!
This two-part class is Wednesday, November 11th, 6-7:30p, and Thursday, November 12th, 6-8:30p at Spark Makerspace, 7 Union St., New London, CT.
Learn
 how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process 
of creating a one-color print, and you'll take home prints of your own 
design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the 
screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and
 how to reuse your silkscreen.
For Members, this class will certify you to use the screen-printing equipment independently.
This class is intended for students ages 14+.
All materials included. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. 
Get tickets today; sales end 5 days before class! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Local Event: Intro to Screen Printing (2-part) 11/11 & 11/12

Intro to Screen Printing (2-part) 11/11 & 11/12

Learn how to Screen Print at Spark in this 2-part beginner class!
This two-part class is Wednesday, November 11th, 6-7:30p, and...

Faces &amp; Flowers — Opening Reception Saturday, November 21 | 6–8 PMJoin us at Hygienic Art for an evening of art, beauty, and community! Take a break from the noise of everyday life and explore Faces &amp; Flowers, featuring new and previously unseen drawings and paintings by five accomplished artists: Yujuan (Juner) Patnode, Mark Patnode, Richard Nazzaro, Stephen Motyka, and Troy Zaushny. Celebrating the comfort and inspiration found in the beauty of the human face and the natural world, this exhibition offers a moment of reflection and connection in uncertain times. Come enjoy the art, connect with fellow art lovers, and share an evening of creativity and conversation. We look forward to welcoming you!

Local Event: Faces & Flowers -Opening Reception 

Faces & Flowers -Opening Reception 

Faces & Flowers — Opening Reception Saturday, November 21 | 6–8 PMJoin us at Hygienic Art for an evening of art, beauty, and...

Call for Artists/Artisans: Receiving Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th from 12-7pm. All works must be priced to be especially affordable for the holiday season. Items should be priced under $100 each (affordable gift-giving in mind) and suggested in multiples (minimum series of 4). For example, a series is a set of like-items (i.e. series of 4+ scarves or a series of 4+ wooden bowls). Items within a series do not need to be exactly the same. Hygienic Art will retain a 30% commission on all sales of artwork during the show. Artists will receive the remaining 70%. Art=Gift includes a wide array of exquisite art including, but not limited to: Paintings, Prints, Photography, Glass Art, Jewelry, Hand-printed T-shirts, Knitted Garments, Drawings, Wood-Turning, Holiday Cards, and Ornaments.

Local Event: Art=Gift

Art=Gift

Call for Artists/Artisans: Receiving Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th from 12-7pm. All works must be priced to...

Learn how to create your own custom wooden picture frame! No prior woodworking experience is required.
Learn how to frame your fine art in a custom wooden frame. Students will start with a hardwood board and turn it into an 8 x 10 picture frame to take home.
Students will use the router table to create the frame profile, then use table saw jigs to create accurate miter joints. After gluing the frame, students will reinforce the frame corners, cut plexiglass and backer board, and finish sand the frame.
Students will take home all the supplies required to put a protective finish on the frame, install a picture, and hang the frame on the wall.
Spark Members: This class does not include any tool certifications.
No prior woodworking experience is required.
18+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable unless the minimum enrollment is not met. If this happens, you will be contacted 5 days ahead of time, refunded, and the class will be canceled.

Local Event: Woodshop Basics: Picture Frames

Woodshop Basics: Picture Frames

Learn how to create your own custom wooden picture frame! No prior woodworking experience is required.
Learn how to frame your...

Create a single-color linocut and print it on two large sheets of kraft paper to make one-of-a-kind wrapping paper.
This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to transfer your design and carve and ink the block. You will handprint the block on two 20” x 29” sheets of kraft paper and a card.
Please read through the relief printing handout (found<a href="https://www.sparkmakerspace.org/_files/ugd/b8d73e_874ffa3462324784a9f03dca2a418fb5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>) before class. Several patterns will be available for you to choose from, or you can bring your own. Simple patterns with thicker lines and no fine details will allow you to focus on the fundamentals of printmaking and ensure that you have plenty of time to design and print your wrapping paper.
Certification for Members: Printing Press&nbsp;
Members who demonstrate proper use of the printing press can be certified for independent access to the tool.
Thanks to the generous support of the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership.
All materials included.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

Local Event: Relief Printing- Wrapping Paper + Card

Relief Printing- Wrapping Paper + Card

Create a single-color linocut and print it on two large sheets of kraft paper to make one-of-a-kind wrapping paper.
This...

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Norwich

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Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our...

We're offering a 200-hour yoga teacher training! 

Yo! Barre, LLC

Yo! Barre is a boutique yoga, Barre, mat Pilates, sound bath, hypnotherapy,  and Reiki studio. We offer all-level, intimate, personalized classes to help you reach your holistic wellness goals. We believe nurturing the body mind connection is the pathway to greater health and happiness. 💖

Yo! Barre is a boutique yoga, Barre, mat Pilates, sound bath, hypnotherapy, and Reiki studio. We offer all-level, intimate, personalized classes to...

Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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Sunday, November 1

17th Annual One Stop Holiday Shopping Craft and Vendor Fair

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10:00 AM

East Lyme High School, 30 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT

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17th Annual One Stop Holiday Shopping Craft and Vendor Fair

Werrlein Companies

Yo! Barre, LLC

Deans Mill Farm