Arts

Cotton Mill Open House schedule

Friday

BRATTLEBORO — • Art glass at Solinglass (third floor-A328). 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Watch molten glass being transformed into magnificent art objects. 

• Art and film by Mutsu Crispin (third floor-A334). All day. Exhibit of new visual art work and film in progress.

• Circus at New England Center for Circus Arts (third floor-A300).  10 a.m.–noon, watch their Professional Training program students in rehearsal, meet with one of the coaches for information on circus training, performing careers and more.

• Dance at Luminz Studio (third floor-A346). Watch and try dance classes. Kids dance sample classes with Jennifer, 10 a.m.; belly dance sample class with Cyndal, noon; Afro Jazz dance performance with Marshall, 12:30 p.m.; fencing sample class with Ian, 1 p.m.; Dance Lab (improv group/watch), 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Film at the Center for Digital Art (third floor-A358). 10 a.m.–4 p.m. High school film class: Stop by and explore Final Cut Pro editing software with the students, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.; using new digital technology - try your hand at drawing on their 12-foot projection screen, 1-4 p.m.

• Food : Sidehill Farm (first floor-A110). 25 different jams and toppings to sample; True North Granola, sample products. Both all day.

• Massage on the third floor (roving). Massage therapist Sabina Gutsell offers free sample chair massages throughout the day.

• Painting at Sylvester Studios (third floor-A357). All day. Watch a scenic backdrop being painted, make a portrait of a friend, or create a decoration for the tree while getting in the holiday spirit.

Pottery at Natalie Blake Studios (third floor-A330). All day. Ongoing demonstrations of throwing and carving pottery. 

Saturday

• Art glass at Solinglass (third floor-A328). 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Watch molten glass being transformed into magnificent art objects.

• Art and film by Mutsu Crispin (third floor-A334). All day. Exhibit of new visual art work and film in progress.

• Circus at New England Center for Circus Arts (third floor-A300). 4 p.m. Free circus recital.

• Dance at Luminz Studio (third floor-A346).  9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Zumba fitness sample class  9:30-10:30 a.m.; Jennifer (kids' classes recital) and Kaliegh (solo dance performance)  11-11:45 a.m.; dance performance: Meg (live jazz & duet), Paula (contemporary) Marshall (jazz solo), 12:30-1:15 p.m.; ballet class ($5), 1:30-3 p.m. Tribal Fusion belly dance: class ($5), 3 -4:30 p.m.; dance performance: Emily (improv class), Joan (modern quintet), Nina (Flamenco Solo) 4:30-5 p.m.

• Food : Sidehill Farm (first floor-A110). 25 different jams and toppings to sample; True North Granola, sample products. Both all day.

• Film at the Center for Digital Art (third floor-A358). 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Using new digital technology - try your hand at drawing on their 12-foot projection screen.

• Jazz at Vermont Jazz Center (second floor-A222).  1-5 p.m. student ensembles and soloists performing all afternoon with Anna Patton's Vocal Group, 1-3 p.m.; Youth Jazz Ensemble, 1:30-2 p.m.; Judith Williams, solo piano, 2 -2:15 p.m.; Bebop ensemble, 2:15 -3 p.m.; NMH Stage band 3 -3:30 p.m.; NMH Percussion Ensemble 3:30-4 p.m.; Ricia Gordon, solo piano 4-4:15 p.m.; Latin Jazz Ensemble 4:15-5 p.m.

• Massage on the third floor (roving). Massage therapist Sabina Gutsell offers free sample chair massages throughout the day.

• Painting at Sylvester Studios (third floor-A357). All day. Watch a scenic backdrop being painted, make a portrait of a friend, or create a decoration for the tree while getting in the holiday spirit.

Pottery at Natalie Blake Studios (third floor-A330). All day. Ongoing demonstrations of throwing and carving pottery.

Sunday

• Art glass at Solinglass (third floor-A328). 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Watch molten glass being transformed into magnificent art objects.

• Art and film by Mutsu Crispin (third floor-A334). All day. Exhibit of new visual art work and film in progress.

• Circus at New England Center for Circus Arts (second floor -A255).  Sample circus classes with wire walking, juggling, trapeze, fabric & more. ($10); tots and parents (age 18 months-4 years), 10:30 a.m.; age 5 -7,  11:30 a.m.; age 8-13, 12:30 p.m.; teens and adults 13 years and up, 1:30 p.m.; German Wheel (third floor-A300):  $2 gets you a 5-minute class on the wheel. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (NOTE:  Anyone under the age of 18 yrs must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.)

• Dance at Luminz Studio (third floor-A346). Free sample classes. Toddler Combo (2-3), 10- 10:30 a.m.; Hip Hop Kids, 11-11:30 a.m.; Capoeira Class ($5) 1-2:30 p.m.

• Food : Sidehill Farm (first floor-A110). 25 different jams and toppings to sample; True North Granola, sample products. Both all day.

• Film at the Center for Digital Art (third floor-A358). 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Using new digital technology - try your hand at drawing on their 12-foot projection screen.

• Massage on the third floor (roving). Massage therapist Sabina Gutsell offers free sample chair massages throughout the day.

• Painting at Sylvester Studios (third floor-A357). All day. Watch a scenic backdrop being painted, make a portrait of a friend, or create a decoration for the tree while getting in the holiday spirit.

Pottery at Natalie Blake Studios (third floor-A330). All day. Ongoing demonstrations of throwing and carving pottery.

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