Take Part in Art

Take Part in Art!
A young artist Takes Part in Art!
Photo by Alex Vonkleydorff
 
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Be Creative - Be Inspired - Take Part in Art

Visitors have the opportunity to experience first-hand the fun of plein air painting and sketching, while becoming a part of a unique and enduring artistic tradition.

Art supplies, provided by the National Park Service, allow visitors to capture a view of the park, which they are invited to keep. To see visitor artwork, click here.

Bring your friends and family and discover what Julian Alden Weir described as "that wonderful something that the landscape in nature suggests...."

 

May - October Schedule

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels Watercolors* Watercolors

*Please Note: On Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., a professional artist will be available to provide instruction!

 

November and April Schedule

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels


 

December, January, February, and March Schedule

Saturday Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Colored Pencils & Pastels Colored Pencils & Pastels


 
 
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Did You Know?

Weir Studio - Photo by Peter Margonelli

Weir Farm National Historic Site is located in the historic town of Branchville, Connecticut.  It was named for the "branch" of the train line that used to connect the Danbury railroad to the center of Ridgefield, Connecticut.