Bring the family to an engaging Sova Dance & Puppet Theater performance that brings  nature's cycles to life through song,  dance and the art of puppetry. Celebrate beautiful transformations in our world and the ecological health of our planet! All ages welcome. $20 for a single ticket / $75 for a family of four or more https://carriagebarn.org/event/marvelous-metamorphoses/

March 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for a fun, creative evening with friends to celebrate Spring’s arrival with flowers & wine!  Sample and learn about the best wines and pairings for Spring/Easter with Craftbottlz, then Emily Candee of Vine Floral will help you create a beautiful fresh arrangement to take home to brighten up your table for Spring! $125 members / $140 non member 
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Come and meet a fun and engaging mix of ambassador animals who will be from Beardsley Zoo! $10 Suggested Donation Per Family https://carriagebarn.org/beardsley-zoo/

Come socialize, create and have fun with your friends at the Art Bar! Allison Costlow of The Poppy Pen will teach you how to create beautiful line drawn florals step-by-step in a relaxed and fun environment.  In this in-person class, you will learn how to draw gorgeous flowers from simple shapes and layer them to create beautiful pieces of art. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning floral line drawing. No previous artistic experience is necessary. Using pencil, micron pens,…

Thursday March 30, 4:00pm-5:15pm Drop off your kids (ages 5 & up) for creative fun with friends! This workshop will instruct kids in how to create 4 adorable Eater-themed cupcake designs that they make and take home to share with family and friends.

Come mix and mingle with the area’s top event professionals at this exclusive Spring into Summer Entertaining Fete hosted by All Sett up and The Vintage Horse in partnership with the Carriage Barn. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music while getting fresh ideas for your next party or celebration. Meet Caterers, Florists, Designers, Photographers, Stationery designers and more to be inspired with creative ideas for your event. Get your ticket early to secure your VIP gift bag!

For children 5 & up: Come paint your way into the Spring season! Create a wall hanging to celebrate the Spring season.  Then paint & plant a basket-inspired spring pot filled with flowers and chocolates — the perfect accent to your Easter table or spring decor!  $55 members / $60 non members

Wednesday April 19, 6:30-8pm Come create with friends at this evening workshop led by Leslie McCarthy. Create a colorful, miniature terrarium landscape using succulent plants, rocks, sands, beads, moss and other natural elements.  Design your own water-efficient early spring arrangement to take home and perch on your window sill! Leslie McCarthy is a sustainability-minded creative educator who loves projects that connect the power of nature and the importance of reinforcing mental well being through creating art!

Saturday May 13 @ 2pm Come see the latest exhibit & learn about SCULPTURE! Meet members of the New Canaan Sculpture Group, learn about their work, and take part in a sculpture activity in the Carriage Barn courtyard. $10 Suggested Donation Per Family https://carriagebarn.org/free-drop-in-family-series/

Sunday May 14, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm “The Cassatt String Quartet is certainly one of the great ensembles of our age.” — Concerto Net Acclaimed as one of America’s outstanding ensembles, the Manhattan based Cassatt String Quartet has performed throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East, and is a Treetops CMS all-time favorite. Pianist Magdalena Baczewska has been acclaimed as a “world-class” musician (The American Record Guide) and “eloquent and technically flawless” (The Washington Post). Program: WOLFGANG AMADEUS…

Thursday, May 18th from 7 - 9pm
 Come socialize, create & have fun with friends at the Art Bar. Join us for a fun and festive evening with local artist Ashley McNeal. Design and paint your own bottle with spring flowers – personalize for a friend, teacher or to compliment your Spring Table! Materials provided, bring a bottle of your choice to paint.
Light snacks provided, BYO beverage of choice.

Join in this one-day art workshop focused on the opportunity to create in the company of a group, responding and playing with various materials while tapping into the elusive state of flow.  Achieve your “Flow State” and experience fluidity between body and mind, where you are totally absorbed and intensely focused on creative pursuit. This class is open to all, whether you have taken Erin’s first painting workshop or have never taken a class with her, the content will be…

Opening Reception Saturday, June 10th from 3-5 pm Please join us at The Carriage Barn Arts Center for a special summer exhibit "The Flower Show" on view June 10 - July 8. "The Flower Show" features the work of 25 artists highlighting creative interpretations of flowers and botanicals in contemporary environments. All are welcome to attend the opening reception with the artists on Saturday, June 10 from 3 - 5pm.

Join us at the Carriage Barn for a morning art camp for ages 5-9 Week of June 19, 9:30-Noon with Miss Tiffany at the Carriage Barn! Kids will be immersed in a different creative activity each day, learning new skills and working with various materials. Cost is $300 Members / $325 Non-Members All Materials Included

For Grade 7 and Up. Please join us at the Carriage Barn for the Acrylic Painting Series For Teens. Over five afternoons Monday June 19th - Friday June 23rd, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Instructor Evelyn Harvey will present students with the foundations of acrylic painting.  They will work to complete a piece while learning to use a variety of tools, setting up a palette, manipulating the acrylic medium and the steps to create an image on canvas. $300 members / $325…

This is a gentle yoga class suitable for all levels. Yoga for Arthritis (YFA) was developed at a leading research university by an interdisciplinary team of rheumatologists, psychologists, public health researchers and yoga therapists. Research on this program has demonstrated increased mobility, reduced pain, better mood, and enhanced quality of life for people living with arthritis. Jody Kesten, E-RYT 500, Authorized Teacher of Meditation, has passionately taught yoga for over 20 years. She addresses the needs of her students through…

On Friday, June 23 "The Flower Show" featured artist Christian Peltenburg-Brechneff will present a lecture and sign copies of his book “Into The Garden.”  In this book Peltenburg-Brechneff, who's paintings appear in public and private collections worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, pays homage to the resplendent beauty of the garden and the visionaries who created them. "Into the Garden" invites readers to take an unprecedented around-the-world exploration into the splendor of tantalizing private gardens rendered through the artist's vivid expressions and…

For Grade 7 and up. Please join us June 26-30 from 2-4pm for this 5 day summer beginner design series, led by Evelyn Harvey. Students will design their own movie poster and consider the visual effects of styles and texts. All materials will be provided.

Join Natalie McPartland of Bloomcraft at the Carriage Barn and celebrate the beauty of locally grown flowers. Learn the art of creating a garden-inspired arrangement featuring 100% locally grown flowers and bring nature into your home. Spend a fun & creative evening at the Carriage Barn while taking inspiration from the artwork in The Flower Show exhibition. All supplies will be provided. Please bring your own floral clippers.   BYO beverage & snack if desired.

Please join us for a Papaya Pilates pop-up class, hosted at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. All-levels are welcome. Pilates builds a balanced body with an emphasis on core strength, alignment, coordination, and overall mobility. Carissa is a public school dance educator and fitness instructor. She is trained in classical and contemporary mat classes and adapts her teaching to the bodies in front of her. She started Papaya Pilates in 2021 to bring the brightest pop-up and private classes to…

Please join us for a drawing workshop for teens and adults at the Carriage Barn. Come experience a very supportive environment to explore your artist within! Get a chance to develop your drawing skills in a variety of art mediums in plein air, led by Vanessa Curri.  We talk about the artistic process and ways of seeing to make your art meaningful.  We will draw inspiration from landscape, nature up-close, abstraction and add a little color!  Wednesday July 12th, Thursday…

Drop-In Workshop for Grades 7 & Up: August 22, 23 & 24 from 3-4:30pm Come one day or all three! This drop in series offers flexibility for young artists to come explore acrylic paint techniques. Instructor and artist Evelyn Harvey will cover the basics of acrylic paint, how to manipulate the medium, set up a palette, and jump into painting on a canvas. Participants will work on a still life composition each day. Materials are included. Members: $30 per day…

In this collage workshop led by Munich based artist Dunia Barrera, participants will use their creativity and imagination while learning the steps of collage. Students will design their own collages using various methods, working with matchboxes, artist trading cards and more.

Drop in Sketch, starting Tuesday, Sept. 5th 7-9pm Group sketching will take place every other week from 7-9pm. Facilitated by Vanessa Curri, all are welcome to come practice and develop drawing skills. $10 for members / $20 for non members Sketch group pic.jpg

Jackson Pollock is the artist of focus for this session. Over the four week session led by Tiffany McKay, the children will learn about Pollock, his work and create their own version of everything they learn. Remember to dress for a mess! All materials will be provided. $ 175 members / $190 non members

2 session workshop: Saturdays 9th & 23rd September 10am-1pm at the Carriage Barn Learn to create beautiful copperplate calligraphy step-by-step in a relaxed and fun environment! Learn how to create this elegant and classic script from simple strokes and shapes. Participants will break down all the supplies needed, learn basic strokes, upper- and lower-case letters, and how to connect letters and words. Participants will even go mixing different colored inks (including metallics!) and the basics of flourishing your letters for…

 Please join us at the Carriage Barn on Saturday September 9th from 4-6pm for the opening reception of the Annual Member Show. This exhibit celebrates the range, interests, and talents of artist members working across all subjects, styles, and media. The Member Show will be on view September 10-October 12. All are welcome to attend the opening reception at the Carriage Barn featuring live music and refreshments as well as the annual presentation of the Betty Barker Award.   The exhibit runs through…

Please join us at The Carriage Barn Arts Center for the Farm to Barn Harvest Moon Dinner on Friday September 29th from 6-9pm hosted by the Carriage Barn and the New Canaan Farmers Market.  Tickets are available now for $85 and the evening includes live music, a chef-curated menu featuring seasonal ingredients from local farms and purveyors, paired with local beer, wine and signature cocktails.  Guests will mingle with friends under the harvest moon before sitting down to enjoy dinner inside the Carriage Barn.  …

Life Drawing: Come Experience our first life-model session at the Carriage Barn! 2 Sessions: Tuesday October 3 & Nov 7, 7-9pm The first session on Oct. 3 will be focusing on portraiture with a clothed model. Leave your harsh critique at the door and you will surprise yourself by using a playful but observant mindset. Vanessa will be on hand to guide you through some exercises that can loosen you up and find new ways of seeing. The second session on…

Join us Thursday, October 5 from 6:30-8:30 for an evening of Dahlias & Daiquiris at the Carriage Barn!  It’s Dahlia season –– Emily Candee of Vine Floral will lead a workshop and show you how to create a stunning floral arrangement using the most special blooms in various shades of the season. Plus, sample and learn how to mix a classic daiquiri cocktail as well as other wines for the fall season with Justin Miller of Craftbottlz,   Bring your friends…

Planning a party or special event for the holidays? Come mix, mingle and be inspired by the area’s top event professionals. This exclusive fête is hosted by All Sett Up and The Vintage Horse. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music while getting fresh ideas for your next party or celebration from caterers, florists, designers, photographers, and more! $30 per person

The Glass House is co-hosting this event with the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Presented in Conjunction with October4Design Join us for a special Lecture with Dr, Kenneth Silver exploring Connecticut's significance in the 20th Century. As an international hub for innovation in the arts, architecture, design. Dr Silver is the curator of the new exhibition at the Bruce Museum.

Come join us for family fun and art activities at The Carriage Barn on Saturday October 21st 11am-3pm hosted by National Charity League Teen Volunteers! All ages are welcome!

Kids ages 5 and up please join us at the Carriage Barn for this Halloween themed cupcake decorating workshop. Each child will receive step-by-step, hands-on instruction to create custom designs, then creatively package each treat to bring home! Wednesday October 25, 2023 4-5:15 pm or 5:45-7 pm

Grades K-4 are invited to join afternoon artistic adventures at the Carriage Barn Arts Center with instructor Tiffany McKay! Join us for a 4 week session focused on a specific artist and their work.  Acrylic paint will be used in each class so please remember to dress for a mess. Four Thursdays Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 4 - 5 pm

Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R.), in partnership with The Glass House and the Carriage Barn Arts Center announces its 2nd annual student “Through Your Looking Glass” Art Showcase that seeks to recognize the role of art, design and/or architecture in advancing social justice through the lens of inclusion, equity and diversity.   Students from all towns in Fairfield County and in all grades are invited to create and submit art that reflects the social justice topics that matter most to them today.…

Join us for a Halloween story & Craft with Rebecca from New Canaan Library. All ages welcome. Enjoy our new exhibit "Through the Looking Glass" showcasing local student art in partnership with S.T.A.R and the Glass House. The S.T.A.R Student Artist Showcase will also feature works from these mentor artists: Butch Quick, Lauren Clayton, 5ive Fingaz, Tara Blackwell, and JAHMANE

Bandleader and guitarist Michael-Louis Smith and “Take A Step Back” return to the Carriage Barn to perform the music of The Grateful Dead. They will be joined by special guest David Gans, musician, journalist, and host/producer of The Grateful Dead Hour radio show. An evening of live music featuring uplifting rhythms, unique song forms, organic harmonic progressions and the gorgeous and often cryptic storytelling in the lyrics that connects the listener to the inner fabric of the universe and the…

For kids 7 & up: Spend the day learning new skills and exercising creativity at the Carriage Barn! Design and build a gum ball machine to take home and use again and again. Kids will learn the mechanics, problem-solve and use tolls and paint to personalize their creation. Please register, space is limited Please bring a snack and dress for a mess!

Come meet designer Amanda Reynal and celebrate the publication of her first book at The Carriage Barn!  "Designing Rooms with Joie De Vivre: A Fresh Take on Classic Style” by Amanda Reynal celebrates spaces dedicated to busy, bustling, happy households, families, and homeowners who love to entertain and socialize. Each chapter guides readers through key rules of interior design. Then, the chapters build on those lessons to show just how to incorporate color in a modern and affordable way, add…

Learn to create beautiful copperplate calligraphy step-by-step in a relaxed and fun environment with Allison Costlow, The Poppy Pen at The Carriage Barn! Learn how to create this elegant and classic script from simple strokes and shapes. Participants will break down all the supplies needed, learn basic strokes, upper- and lower-case letters, and how to connect letters and words. Learn to mix different colored inks (including metallics!) and the basics of flourishing your letters for extra flair. Video recordings of…

Join us for a presentation, tasting and book signing of Ray’s new book The World In A Wine Glass.  Enjoy cheese pairings from Plum Plums Cheese.  Ray is an award-winning journalist and one of the world’s most dynamic wine personalities.  His new book offers an insider’s guide to artisanal, sustainable, extraordinary wines to drink now. Please rsvp and reserve your copy below Wine tasting event, presentation & signed book $100, additional guest $50

Experience the magic of music with an enchanting live show starring the extraordinary pianist, Joe Bush!  Join us for a captivating evening filled with soulful melodies and breathtaking compositions. Joe Bush’s virtuosity on the piano is sure to leave you spellbound as he weaves musical stories that transcend time and emotion. In this mesmerizing performance, Joe Bush will enchant you with his impeccable skill and deep passion for music. Whether you’re a seasoned music lover or simply looking for a…

Join us for a lively, festive evening & take a work of art "Off The Wall" and home for the holidays! Help support the Carriage Barn as a Deck the Walls Patron, Supporter, or as a guest at our Off the Wall Art Benefit & Holiday Party on November 29! Deck The Walls PATRON ($500)– two guest tickets to Off the Wall event– priority selection of work of art “off the wall”! Deck The Walls SUPPORTER ($250)– two guest tickets…

Tuesday December 5, 6.30-8.30pm Come have an evening of holiday fun with your friends making your own festive holiday ornaments! Create perfect personalized ornaments as a gift or for your own tree. You will learn how to decorate your ornaments with modern hand calligraphy and festive line illustrations. Then utilize paint pens in a variety of colors to personalize your ornaments. No previous artistic experience is necessary. Each attendee will walk away with two gorgeous, personalized bisque ornaments painted in…

Join us Saturday mornings for a continuing wellness collaboration between the Carriage Barn and Grounded Meditation. This Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath series will engage both body and mind to help melt away the stresses of the week and start your weekend right! After a brief opening meditation, we’ll stretch and loosen up with a gentle yoga practice, accompanied by the soft sounds of Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, drums and more. You’ll then sink into an extended…

Life is a collage, we are bombarded by media of all sorts. Not to mention the seemingly impossible task of absorbing the world as one moves through it. Let’s take some of that chaos and distill it into a physical work that represents our unique perspective. Join artist Brian Kaspr and explore collage as a means of abstract expression. In this 3 hour workshop, students will learn to look beyond the predetermined aesthetics and layouts of printed media. Participants will…

All are welcome to attend the opening reception of the Carriage Barn Arts Center's annual juried photography exhibition. Juried by Marina Chao of The Center for Photography at Woodstock, the show features 100 photographs selected from over 700 submissions by professional, amateur and student photographers. Live music, refreshments and awards presentation at 4:45pm. Photographs are for sale and exhibition runs through March 8.

Join this introductory Yoga Nidra session with Joy Hoffman and treat yourself to some pre Valentine’s self care and compassion! Participants who suffer from insomnia, stress, depression, inflammation will especially benefit from this ancient practice of Yoga Nidra from India. Listen to the tranquil visual and guided imagery as you gently relax and restore. One hour equals 3-4 hours of deep sleep and you will feel genuinely refreshed and reinvigorated afterward the session. There will be no yoga poses. Bring…

Join us for a Deep Sleep Meditation session with Joy Hoffman and treat yourself to some self care and compassion! Rest, Restore and Rejuvenate…and nurture your central nervous system. Participants who suffer from insomnia, stress, depression, inflammation will especially benefit from this ancient practice of Yoga Nidra from India. This class is for all ages from stressed office workers, students with whirring minds who are always ‘on the go’, or those in competitive sports who need to calm both body…

Please join us at the opening reception of this annual exhibition, featuring live music by NCHS students and presentation of $1,000 scholarship award by the Carriage Barn Arts Center Board of Directors. This annual award is presented to an exceptional aspiring artist to further artistic pursuits. The 2023 award was presented to Alexandra Gelvin.

Don't miss a night of live music with Michael-Louis Smith & Friends at the Carriage Barn. If you like music by Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery and John Coltrane, then you will enjoy this line up! The ensemble featuring members from Smith’s various groups, including BRAWLIK, Brooklyn Circle, Left Ear Trio, and MLS Coalition will perform high energy original compositions ranging from straight ahead jazz to afrobeat, funk, rock and everything in between.

Learn about the recent conservation work by the Zoo Discovery Corps in their 'Wild with Wolves' Presentation. Plus meet an ambassador animal from the zoo!

This class, led by Evelyn Harvey is back by popular demand! The workshop presents monotype through layering and applying inks by hand on top of an acrylic sheet (a reusable matrix) which is then printed onto paper. Explore the printmaking process of monotype, the various methods of creating your own image and leave with your own prints! Mono types are a form of printing where the printmaking process can only be used once making each print uniquely their own. Members…

Be swept away by captivating dance performances that explore themes of love, loss, and desire. We welcome performers from the Bodies Never Lie dance company, comprised of professionals from Joffrey Ballet New York and principals from the esteemed Dance Theatre of Harlem for this special event. Set to recordings of music by acclaimed Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla and the mesmerizing Buenos Aires sensation, Gotan Project. During the break, guests are welcome to join a lively group tango lesson led by…

with Emily Candee of Vine Floral and New Canaan Wine Merchants Get prepped for Spring holidays & entertaining at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Sample and learn about the best new wines for the season with Rob from New Canaan Wine Merchants, then Emily Candee of Vine Floral will lead a workshop and show you how to create a stunning floral arrangement from a variety of special spring blooms including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and butterfly ranunculas. All while surrounded by…

Artist & instructor Fruma Markowitz returns for a spring intro to Art of Cyanotype workshop! The perfect opportunity to learn the process, experiment and develop your skills. Create prints on paper using the cyanotype historical photographic process. Learn how the non-toxic cyanotype chemicals (potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate) react in exposure to sun/UV light to produce permanent, magical blue and white images. Use botanical specimens and common objects to produce one-of-a-kind compositions involving both random and intentional mark-marking. The…

Artist & instructor Fruma Markowitz returns to lead this Advanced Art of Cyanotype workshop The perfect opportunity to learn more advanced processes, further experiment and develop your skills. Create prints on paper using the cyanotype historical photographic process. Practice the “Wet” Cyanotype process: using materials commonly found in one’s kitchen – sea salt, turmeric powder, and dish soap to achieve new textures and surprising colors. Learn bleaching and toning techniques: using washing soda, black tea and instant coffee to achieve…

Come experience the New Canaan edition of the Sunset Wine Party at the Carriage Barn! Join us in celebrating the simple pleasures in life during a magical evening surrounded by inspiring works for the current exhibit at the Carriage Barn Arts Center… Taste over 20 wines at the BMW of Darien Grand Wine tasting room as you swirl your way through their different styles curated by Sommlike Sample decadent bites from the dedicated grazing tables Be uplifted by great DJ…

Mondays 11am-12pm April 22 – June 17 (excludes Memorial Day) with Lena Booth This class is a fusion of Pilates and Yoga combined. Piyo can improve overall well-being and enhance fitness goals. The Pilates element helps to develop a strong core, which is essential in gaining coordination and balance. The Yoga section incorporates gentle transitions between poses with less pressure on the joints and helps to improve posture. One of the main benefits of taking a Piyo flow class is…

Artist & instructor Fruma Markowitz returns to lead Cyanotype workshops. In this morning intro session: Learn the process, experiment and develop your skills. Create prints on paper using the cyanotype historical photographic process. Learn how the non-toxic cyanotype chemicals (potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate) react in exposure to sun/UV light to produce permanent, magical blue and white images. Use botanical specimens and common objects to produce one-of-a-kind compositions involving both random and intentional mark-marking. The results are surprising, ethereal…

In turbulent times, creativity matters more than ever. New ideas, approaches, possibilities all have value when the old answers seem less relevant. We tend to think of creativity as a stroke of inspiration, but it is far more complex and results from intentional practices that creators over centuries have figured out. These practices can inspire us to strengthen our own creative abilities and output.” The Economist called John Kao “Mr. Creativity” and a “serial innovator.” He is an entrepreneur, pianist,…

Reflect, Refocus, Reset, Retreat Let’s gather together as the season changes to reflect, refocus, reset and retreat! This half-day experience with Grounded Meditation is designed to help you start your Fall recharged, relaxed, and refreshed! We’ll move, meditate, spend time in Nature, journal, and engage in ceremony to release old burdens and open up to new possibilities. Snacks and tea will be provided throughout and everybody will leave with a “swag” bag chock full of goodies to help you continue…

An eclectic and stimulating concert with classical/contemporary percussionist Russell Fisher. Fisher will perform “Origins & Originals,” a mix of acoustic and electro-acoustic works for marimba, vibraphone and steelpan. Featuring music that contributes to the construction of one’s identity from both the past and present, selections range from J.S. Bach, Louis Armstrong, the Beatles and Steve Reich to emerging composers like Sophia Jani and Liam Teague. An active member of the booming steel pan scene, Fisher has performed in Panorama competitions…

Hosted with Emily Candee of Vine Floral and Justin Miller of Craftbottlz If you love flowers, wine, and the magic of autumn, this is the perfect event for you. Join us for a relaxed and creative evening as we explore the art of floral arrangement, taste exquisite wines, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of the harvest season. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the art of creating a stunning arrangement from one of New Canaan’s most sought-after designers, Emily…

A fun and creative adult evening with fabulous local artist Ashley McNeal! Enjoy a night of fun with friends whilst embracing the Fall season – design and paint your own pumpkin at the Carriage Barn. Bring a pumpkin of any size (real or faux) and learn how to customize with lettering or a favorite motif using acrylic paint. Create a design that captures the essence of fall, brightens up your decor, compliments your table, or personalize as a gift! Cost…

Bandleader and guitarist Michael-Louis Smith and “Take A Step Back” return to the Carriage Barn to perform the music of The Grateful Dead. An evening of live music featuring uplifting rhythms, unique song forms, organic harmonic progressions and the gorgeous and often cryptic storytelling in the lyrics that connects the listener to the inner fabric of the universe and the spiritual elements of humanity. The love for the music runs deep in all of these musicians who realize all the…

S.T.A.R, in partnership with The Glass House New Canaan and Carriage Barn Arts Center, invites you to come meet & learn from professional local artists Butch Quick and Jahmane West -who are both working to effect change through their art. All are welcome to participate and take part in individual and collaborative projects related to the theme of the “Through Your Looking Glass” exhibition which features art from 60 students of all ages from across Fairfield County, plus art from…

Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R), in partnership with The Glass House and the Carriage Barn Arts Center will present its third annual “Through Your Looking Glass” student art showcase that seeks to recognize the role of art, design and/or architecture in advancing social justice related to inclusion, equity and diversity. CT students of all ages in Fairfield County, including college, have created art that reflects how they feel about equality or how social justice impacts their lives. Mediums include paintings,…

S.T.A.R, in partnership with The Glass House New Canaan and Carriage Barn Arts Center, invites you to come meet & learn from professional local artists Butch Quick and Jahmane West -who are both working to effect change through their art. All are welcome to participate and take part in individual and collaborative projects related to the theme of the “Through Your Looking Glass” exhibition which features art from 60 students of all ages from across Fairfield County, plus art from…

Prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday at this special afternoon class with Jane Mossa of The Pink Rhubarb! Kids ages 7 & up will make 6” apple crumb pies from scratch to take home and bake for the Thanksgiving holiday! Guided by Jane, this fun and educational experience goes beyond just following a recipe — kids will explore creativity and learn the balance of flavors and textures. While crusts require precise measurements, the filling allows for a more relaxed approach where…

Prepare for the Holidays at this special afternoon class with Jane Mossa of The Pink Rhubarb! Get ready for a holiday crafting extravaganza for kids ages 7 and up! We’ll kick things off by transforming ordinary clementines into delightful clove-studded pomanders. Just grab a pencil to doodle on the fruit, then poke in those cloves like a pro! Finish it off with a snazzy ribbon and voilà—these citrus beauties can jazz up your bowl or dangle from the tree. Plus,…

Sunday, December 8th, 3-4:30pm A festive afternoon of music & wine at the Carriage Barn to kick-off the Holiday season Enjoy a stunning performance by Yale’s celebrated A Capella group Whim n Rhythm, accompanied by a wine tasting with Gratsi Wines & Red Grape. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Carriage Barn and personalize an ornament to take home! Whim n Rythm’s repertoire includes well loved holiday classics and spans genres ranging from jazz standards to soulful ballads to pop…

The ultimate antidote to the craziness of the Holiday Season! Treat yourself to some seasonal self care. Step into a realm of tranquility and profound relaxation with this candlelit sound bath experience with Diane & Catherine of Grounded Meditation. After a brief grounding meditation, amidst the glowing festive landscape at the peaceful and serene Carriage Barn, you’ll be enveloped in a symphony of harmonious vibrations, produced by an assortment of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, drums and more.…

Kids will get in the holiday spirit while making their own ornaments at this creative and fun workshop! Instructor and artist Anita Bausman will share techniques and an array of materials including paints, glitter, ribbons, paper and more. The finished creations can be taken home to hang on the tree or creatively packaged to give as a gift. Hot cocoa and holiday tunes will complete the festive setting at the Carriage Barn! $35 / per child

Come enjoy Watercolor Holiday Card Making workshop with friends in the festive setting of the Carriage Barn. Unleash your creativity and get into the holiday spirit by crafting stunning watercolor holiday cards, gift tags or place cards guided by artist and teacher Carolyn Childs of Art B.L.I.S.S.! No experience necessary — you’ll learn various watercolor techniques to paint simple holiday and winter motifs like snowflakes, trees and stars while adding personal touches to make it your own! You will create…

Come shopping for the most special holiday gifts, home decor and original artwork and gifts! In addition to the original artwork (all $300 or less) and artisan items throughout the gallery, this special and sophisticated pop-up features the following vendors: The Collective Table by Ata Hand painted ceramic tableware imported from Portugal Fete Home by Jen Potter Textiles, wallcoverings, home decor Artist Katya Lebrija Artwork and scarves Mallory Wiedemann Art Acrylic blocks, ornaments, framed and unframed collages

Let’s gather together as the year changes to reflect and retreat! – This half-day experience is designed to help you start your year off relaxed, recharged and refreshed! We’ll move, meditate, spend time in Nature, journal, and engage in ceremony to release old burdens and open you up to new possibilities. – Snacks and tea will be provided throughout and everybody will leave with a “swag” bag chock full of goodies to help you continue the momentum of the day.…

Stop by the Carriage Barn with the family and meet some mini ponies from Navy Farm in nearby Ridgefield! Then check out the Alice Laurensen Photography Show whilst kids get creative and construct and color their own mini horse figures. All are welcome, all supplies will be provided. About Navy Farm Navy Farm started as a passion project by Peyton Cochran who grew up in New Canaan CT. Founded in 2020 Navy Farm began with one miniature horse (Navy) and…

Join us for a night of “Boozy” & creative fun this January! Meet friends at the Carriage Barn and learn how to make handcrafted, scented soy wax candles repurposed from “boozy” bottles! Choose your favorite hand cut bottles to use as the vessel and customize each candle using various colors and fragrances. It’s the perfect date night, Moms’ night out, team building event, or just a fun, new experience while meeting old and new friends! Sip your favorite cocktail or…

Friday, February 28 from 6:30-8pm Mix up your date night & come explore your creativity at the Carriage Barn with artist Justin Cox! A fun and engaging event for couples and friends. Work together or separately to create art inspired by the energy and movement of the ocean… no art experience required, all materials provided. Justin is an abstract artist fueled by surfing, music, art and fashion. His work has been featured in Vogue, Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar, the Tommy…

Michael-Louis Smith & Brooklyn Circle Saturday, March 15 from 7-10pm An evening of wine and music featuring original jazz/world/groove. Fans of Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery and John Coltrane will enjoy this line up! Featuring Saxophonist Stacy Dillard, Bassist Diallo House, Guitarist Michael-Louis Smith, and Drummer Ismail Lawal. Returning to the Carriage Barn with a powerhouse live show that includes virtuosic solos, original compositions and telepathic band interplay! The musicians are an integral part of the modern jazz scene in NYC…

Michael-Louis Smith & Brooklyn Circle Saturday, March 15 from 7-10pm An evening of wine and music featuring original jazz/world/groove. Fans of Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery and John Coltrane will enjoy this line up! Featuring Saxophonist Stacy Dillard, Bassist Diallo House, Guitarist Michael-Louis Smith, and Drummer Ismail Lawal Returning to the Carriage Barn with a powerhouse live show that includes virtuosic solos, original compositions and telepathic band interplay! The musicians are an integral part of the modern jazz scene in NYC…

It’s the perfect time of year to create an abundant spring bulb arrangement to take home and enjoy for weeks to come. Sought after local designer Natalie McPartland of Bloomcraft will provide an array of vibrant spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. Perfect for beginners or flower enthusiasts, you’ll learn the art of combining various colors, scents and textures. arranging seasonal blooms to bring the freshness of spring into your home. Take home your own breathtaking creation to brighten…

Ring In Spring at this afternoon workshop! with Jane Mossa of The Pink Rhubarb Wednesday April 9, 4-5pm for children ages 4-13 / drop-off class Embark on a delightful adventure to craft a personal Easter basket from start to finish, ready to take home & celebrate the Spring Holiday! We’ll start by crafting a handwoven basket from yarn and fill it with upcycled shredded paper “grass” and a colorful bow… We will learn to dye eggs in a range of…

Spectrum is a juried exhibition of original, contemporary artwork by local and regional artists, and invites submissions in all media and all sizes. The theme of the 2025 exhibition is SPRING FEVER and the juror Susan Eley, founder and director of Susan Eley Fine Art, reviewed original works in all media that celebrate and embody the vitality and energy of the spring season. Submissions evoke the lushness of spring through imagery, composition, color and movement, or through symbolic themes such…

Four Thursdays: May 1, 15, 22 and 29 Come join us for this popular after school art program led by local teacher “Ms Tiffany” McKay. In this four-week session, children will focus on up cycled sculpture inspired by the art of Louise Nevelsen. Louise Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures. The group will learn about Louise Nevelson’s sculptures, why her work is significant and create their own sculpture pieces! $185…

Join us for this season finale concert. PROGRAM Paul NOVAK Barlow Endowment for Music Composition (2024) Bedřich SMETANA String Quartet in E Minor, “From my Life” Antonín DVORAK Piano Quintet in A Major, Opus 81 Reviews "A ravishing performance. Mr. Dichter’s reading ... was that of a flesh-and-blood poet, gently inflected, keenly felt, and executed with breathtaking polish from start to finish." – New York Times "Stupendous strength and brilliance; nothing was ever done just for the sake of effect.…

A Summer evening of Chamber Music performed by Charles Ives Music Festival Artists Opening with a beautiful piece by Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Vocalise”, and the first movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131, CIMF Artist-Faculty will perform additional solo and chamber works by Nina C. Young and Aleksandra Vrebalov. The CIMF Artist Chamber Orchestra, led by Jacob Joyce will perform works by Paul Frucht and John Adams, all of which traverse multiple musical and emotional spaces. Featuring CIMF…