Art, Music, Poetry, & History Classes

Join Emma Clark Library a wide variety of wonderful classes on art, music, poetry, and history. There is a mix of both online and in-person programs for all to enjoy.

***Registration now open! Click here to register for all classes.***

Mummies and More: Discovering Ancient Egypt (Online)
Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join museum educator Marisa Horowitz- Jaffe and step back into a time when papyrus grew along the Nile River and pyramids dotted the horizon in Ancient Egypt. Discover who King Tut-Ankh-Amun really was, and learn the A, B, C’s of Hieroglyphics.

Relax and Paint: Watercolor Tulips for Beginners (Online)
Friday, March 4, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Art instructor Paula Pelletier will provide an introduction to watercolor equipment and techniques and then we will follow along step by step as she paints a vase of tulips. A supply list will be emailed to all participants.

Songs, Tunes, and Stories of Ireland (In Person)
Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Mike McCormack, the National Historian of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and John Corr (on vocals, banjo, guitar, tin whistle, bodhran, and spoons) will regale you with ballads, dance melodies, and amazing details and background to the songs of the Emerald Isle. It promises to be a wonderful celebration of Irish culture.

What it’s Worth: Antique & Collectible Appraisals (Online)
Thursday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Auctioneer, appraiser, and radio show host Mike Ivankovich will discuss factors that impact the value of your treasures and will share many buying and selling tips. The first 25 people to register may each have one item appraised. All are welcome to register for this program whether or not you have an item appraised.

Marie Curie’s Life & Work (In Person)
Saturday, March 26, 2:00– 3:00 p.m.
A scientist and early pioneer of radioactivity, Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Join Edward Sierra, President of the Long Island Chapter of the American Nuclear Society, for his presentation on the life and work of this early pioneer of radioactivity.

Votes for Women (Online)
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The 19th amendment, ratified on August 18, 1920 granted all American women the franchise by prohibiting federal and state governments from denying citizens the right to vote “on account of sex.” Achieving this milestone required a lengthy and difficult struggle; victory took decades of agitation and protest. Most of us know the names of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, but there are others to whom we owe our thanks, including at least one influential resident of the Three Villages, Ward Melville. This class is led by Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, educator, writer, and lecturer on American art and history.

Relax and Paint: New England Meadow in Spring (Online)
Friday, April 1, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Follow along step by step as painter James Beihl demonstrates how to paint a beautiful New England spring scene in acrylic. Check for supplies needed when you register.

When In Rome! Discovering the Art, Architecture and Archaeology of Ancient Rome (Online)
Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Travel back in time when emperors ruled over a vast land and the mighty Colosseum was filled with spectators. Explore the evolution of the wondrous architecture we continue to use. Join museum educator Marisa Horowitz-Jaffe as she shares the history of Ancient Rome and the demise of Pompeii through the lens of its art, architectural innovations and monuments.

Castles of Europe (In Person)
Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Dreaming of escaping to a castle? Some are still inhabited, some are for sale, and dozens are hotels. Join us as we explore these unique buildings and their properties with Patricia Summers. Learn a little history as we “visit” famous and forgotten castles of Europe.

Long Island Archaeology (Online)
Monday, April 11, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (This program was previously scheduled for January 4, 2022)
Join an educator from the Suffolk County Archaeological Association to explore Native American prehistory and history on Long Island (from the Paleo to contemporary periods) as represented by the artifacts excavated by archaeologists as well as a narrative of the environmental and cultural triggers that necessitated change.

Let’s Explore the Lower East Side (Online)
Tuesday, April 12, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Go back in time with historian Marty Schneit and explore the Lower East Side including the Eldridge Street Synagogue and Katz’s Deli. Marty will share a number of stories and tidbits about some of the great people who lived on The Lower East Side, including Irving Berlin, Eddie Cantor, and George Burns.

Symphonies of Beethoven (In Person)
Saturday, April 23, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
During this lecture, musicologist Jeffrey Norwood will take you on a journey through Beethoven’s symphonies which will help you rediscover these great masterworks and listen to them in new and innovative ways.

Modern Art in the Early 20th Century (In Person)
Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Industrial Revolution, urbanization, advances in technology all exploded at the turn of the 20th Century, fueling and influencing early Modern Art. Artists like Picasso, Matisse, and DuChamp sought to make new artwork with new techniques, materials, and forms Join artist and educator Chris Vivas as we explore artists of the early 20th century that helped shape and pave the way for the social and cultural shifts of this new modern age.

A Reading by Suffolk County Poet Laureate (Online)
Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Richard Bronson, a physician-poet, will read his poetry, followed by an open mic.

***Registration now open! Click here to register for all classes.***

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org