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Weir Farm National Historic Site
Take Part in Art
 
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 are loaned out by the National Park Service allowing each visitor to capture a view of the farm which they are invited to keep.

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

Be creative, be inspired, and Take Part in Art at Weir Farm National Historic Site!

 
Take Part in Art

May through October:

Wednesday through Friday:
Pastels, graphite, and colored pencils will be available for free from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday:
Watercolor supplies will be available for free from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays in August, September, and October:
The program will feature a professional artist who will provide informal guidance and instruction to anyone interested in painting with watercolors en plein air.

November through April:

Thursday through Sunday:
Pastels, graphite, and colored pencils will be available for free from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 
 
 
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Stars on the ceiling of Weir's studio - Photo by Barry McCormick  

Did You Know?
Painter Julian Alden Weir installed stars on the ceiling of all three of his studios. He had three studios: one in New York City, one in Windham, CT and one behind his home in Branchville, CT. Visitors can still see the stars in his Branchville studio at Weir Farm National Historic Site.

Last Updated: October 26, 2009 at 19:19 EST