Upcoming at the Voelker Orth Museum:
Sarang-Bang: Talk & Reception
Sunday, June 8, 2—4pm
Join us for a reception & informal talk with Eun Young Choi.
Visual Artist EunYoung Choihas been creating a new artwork onsite. She is inviting visitors to share family and community stories and contribute to the installation. The completed artwork remains on view through August. Story-sharing continues over tea on Tuesday afternoons through June.
Watercolor Painting Workshops
Tuesdays, June 3—24, 1 -3:30 pm
Helaine Sollers offers guided instruction in painting with watercolors.
The 4-session series is designed for both beginners and anyone furthering their craft. It is an exploratory approach to the watercolor medium. Helaine encourages the development of individual style and expression. Participants have use of the garden and the air-conditioned workshop annex.
The workshops are suitable for tween, teens and adults. You can attend any or all sessions. Painting supplies are provided. There’s iced tea on hand for the summery afternoons.
The series is offered $50/ $40 for students & members. Space permitting, single session attendance is available $15/$12 per session.
Advanced registration is encouraged.
Looking ahead to summer
Garden Creativi-Tea
Tuesdays, July 8, 15. 22 & 29, 1:00—3:30
It’s 4 family-friendly afternoons of art-making for all ages. There’s a new activity each week. Join us for art, garden discovery, and a cup of iced tea.
Pigeons! - A Birdy Birthday July 27, 1:30 - 3:30pm We take a look at pigeons - from the tough urban ones to fussy doves. The day marks our benefactor’s birthday with an ice cream treat. Elisabetha Orth was an avid birder.
Shakespeare in the Garden Hip to Hip Theatre
HAMLET Friday, August 8, 7:30pm (seating opens at 6:45pm) THE TEMPEST Friday, August 15, 7:30pm (seating opens at 6:45)
Honey Harvest Festival Tuesday, August 19, 1-3:30pm It’s all things honey bee and the first day of our new honey.
Fanciful Totes Workshop
Sunday, June 22, 1:30 - 3pm
Make a personal fashion statement - design a tote!
Phyllis Ger leads a workshop on decorating tote bags for your own use or to give as gifts. Get tips and inspiration to make something fabulous at the workshop. All materials provided.
Workshop suitable for adults, teens, and tweens. Registration: $6 and $5 for members. provided.
Stories and Snacks: A Festival of Home Cooking
The Queens Memory Project and the Voelker Orth Museum are partnering for a festival of home cooking in Flushing, Queens.
This inaugural festival is an immersive celebration of food and cultural memory. Activate your senses and connect to the diversity of Queens culinary traditions as you explore the Voelker Orth House and its Victorian garden.
Hear from experts on history and cooking, taste samples from local food vendors, and swap family stories and recipes. See how to preserve a record of your family’s home cooking traditions, and get creative in hands-on family workshops.
Join us to add your stories, heritage, and food traditions to the living history of Queens!
