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Upcoming Events
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February 2010
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Tuesday, February 2nd
Great Groundhog Day!
Time: 10am - 2pm. Free with park admission. ($5 materials fee for workshops).
Join us for Grounds For Sculpture’s Third Annual Groundhog Day celebration! In addition to musical performances, this day-long event features educational tours of the sculpture park, morning and afternoon Groundhog-inspired workshops, kinetic movement workshops and storytelling (all activities suitable for ages 6-10). Hot chocolate and cookies are available to those who brave the cold and venture out into the park in search of ART, the Grounds For Sculpture Groundhog! Workshops are by registration only.
** Workshops for this event are FULLY BOOKED **
Musical performance at 12:30pm is free with park admission.
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Thursday, February 4th
Wonders of Winter Photography Workshop
Dates: Thurs, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25. Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Investigate the primary elements of composition while learning critiquing skills and in-depth techniques for taking landscape photographs. An SLR or digital camera is required. Instructor: Sally Davidson.
Price: $55 Members; $65 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday, February 5th
Visit for Free!
Tuesdays - Thursdays throughout the rest of February, Grounds For Sculpture will grant free admission to all patrons. Use this opportunity to change up your daily lunch routine by eating at the Peacock Café. Bring visiting friends and family to see our winter wonderland.
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Saturday, February 6th
Gallery Talk: Focus on Sculpture with Andrea Baldeck
Time: 2pm.
Andrea Baldeck, juror for Focus on Sculpture 2010, will discuss the selection process and the works on view in this exhibition. Space is limited. RSVP by calling (609) 586-0616.
** This event has been rescheduled, due to inclement weather, to Saturday, February 20 at 2pm **
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Wednesday, February 10th
10th Anniversary Specials!
Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway!
In honor of Grounds For Sculpture's 10th birthday as a non-profit organization, we want to give you a gift! The tenth person in the park on the 10th of every month will win a Grounds For Sculpture goodie bag worth a retail value of $50! In addition, both Toad Hall Shop & Gallery and the Museum Shop will offer 10% off on the 10th of the month to patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!
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Saturday, February 13th
10th Anniversary Workshop: Seward Johnson
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm.
In this second workshop in our birthday series, we celebrate Seward Johnson. As the founder of Grounds For Sculpture, Johnson had a vision to create a sculpture park on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Explore his artistic background and influences as well as his sculpture and ideas. Choose an impressionist painting that you admire and imagine what it would look like in 3D by creating a simple maquette. Instructor: Aylin Green.
Price: $45 Member; $50 non-Member. Please call (609) 586-0616 to register.
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Sunday, February 14th
Valentine's Day Dinner at Rat's Restaurant
It’s sugar and spice and everything nice for Valentine’s Day at Rat’s Restaurant. Indulge your sweetie in a four-course tasting menu inspired by and made with love. Philadelphia Magazine’s 2009 “Most Romantic Restaurant,” Rat’s keeps lovers in mind. Dinner by reservation only. Please call (609) 584-7800 for pricing or more information.
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Sunday, February 14th
Valentine's Day Brunch at The Peacock Café
Time: 11am - 3pm.
Bring your loved ones to the café for a romantic Valentine’s Brunch! We’ll serve a special menu including a kiss-worthy cocktail and a delicious chocolate dessert. Reservations requested. Call (609) 890-6015 or email cafe@groundsforsculpture.org.
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Saturday, February 20th
Tots on Tour!
Time: 11am & 1pm. Ages 3-5. Rain or shine! Free with park admission.
Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.
One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meets at the Visitor's Center.
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Saturday, February 27th
Sculptural Ceramics Workshop
Dates: Sat., Feb. 27 & March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 10, 17, 24. Time10:30am - 1:30pm.
Use the versatile medium of clay to explore and learn techniques that can be used to create small, large and even the most complicated objects. Traditional and experimental methods of working with clay will be introduced, and students may choose a functional or sculptural approach to their work. Classes will start with short creativity-building experiments and throughout the course, students will be encouraged to develop individual ideas. Use of tools, 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing are included in the workshop fee. Instructor: Debbie Reichard.
Price: $200 Members; $215 non-Members. Please call (609) 586-0616 to register.
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Saturday, February 27th
Trenton Area Festival of Electronic Arts
Time: 12 – 6pm. Evening showcase concert, 6pm. Rain or shine!
Join us for an exploration of electronic environmental and performance art. Interact, learn and network f2f (no voltage required) where AV geeks are vanward and hip. Sights and sounds will stretch the imagination. Performances, exhibits, and seminars will mark the event along with an e-drum circle and an open Personal Media Player jam. Bring your favorite music or visual apps and we’ll do our best to plug you in to an impromptu multi-media happening. Or simply come treat your senses in a space transformed by light paintings, video sculpture, ambient soundscapes and experimental music.
Price: Afternoon Festival Session: $5 at door. Evening Showcase Concert: $5 at door.
For news, questions or to inquire about formal participation, please visit http://www.fea-trenton.com/.
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18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 586-0616
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