BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://metc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Museum of Early Trades & Crafts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151551Z CREATED:20260421T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151551Z UID:29462-1784124000-1784131200@metc.org SUMMARY:July 15 Workspace Wednesday (7-12) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/july-15-workspace-wednesday-7-12/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/drop-off-july16-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260717T182356Z CREATED:20260421T145440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182356Z UID:29513-1784379600-1784390400@metc.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/familyfunday/ LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FFD-2026-weather.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151620Z CREATED:20260421T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151620Z UID:29466-1784714400-1784714400@metc.org SUMMARY:July 22 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/july-22-workspace-wednesday-6-and-under/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/july-23-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151641Z CREATED:20260421T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151641Z UID:29470-1784728800-1784736000@metc.org SUMMARY:July 22 Workspace Wednesday (7-12) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/july-22-workspace-wednesday-7-12/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/drop-off-july23-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260528T182944Z CREATED:20260416T173708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T182944Z UID:29427-1784984400-1784995200@metc.org SUMMARY:Eat Your Way Through History DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/walkingtour/ LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tour-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151707Z CREATED:20260421T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151707Z UID:29474-1785319200-1785319200@metc.org SUMMARY:July 29 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/july-29-workspace-wednesday-6-and-under/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/july-30-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151728Z CREATED:20260421T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151728Z UID:29478-1785333600-1785340800@metc.org SUMMARY:July 29 Workspace Wednesday (7-12) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/july-29-workspace-wednesday-7-12/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/drop-off-july30-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260810T211013Z CREATED:20260730T162909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T211013Z UID:29899-1785628800-1786492799@metc.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/closedaug/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/filmcloseupdate-closing-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151851Z CREATED:20260421T151252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151851Z UID:29490-1786528800-1786536000@metc.org SUMMARY:August 12 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/august-12-workspace-wednesday-6-and-under/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/August-13-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151916Z CREATED:20260421T151252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151916Z UID:29494-1786543200-1786550400@metc.org SUMMARY:August 12 Workspace Wednesday (7-12) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/august-12-workspace-wednesday-7-12/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/drop-off-aug13-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T151950Z CREATED:20260421T151252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151950Z UID:29498-1787133600-1787140800@metc.org SUMMARY:August 19 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/august-19-workspace-wednesday-6-and-under/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/August-20-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T152012Z CREATED:20260421T151251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152012Z UID:29502-1787148000-1787155200@metc.org SUMMARY:August 19 Workspace Wednesday (7-12) DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/august-19-workspace-wednesday-7-12/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/drop-off-aug20-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260723T152552Z CREATED:20260723T150735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T152552Z UID:29879-1789671600-1789675200@metc.org SUMMARY:General Robert Erskine: Mapmaker and Minemaster for the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/erskine/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:BAR,Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/erskine-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260910T133943Z CREATED:20260501T172802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T133943Z UID:29584-1790427600-1790434800@metc.org SUMMARY:Afternoon with an Artist: Reverse Glass Painting DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/afternoon-with-an-artist-reverse-glass-painting/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:BAR,Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sept26workshop-waring.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260917T133925Z CREATED:20260910T172910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133925Z UID:29941-1790985600-1791071999@metc.org SUMMARY:Bottle Hill Day at METC DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/bhd250/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/oct-bottlehill-release.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T213000 DTSTAMP:20260827T193501Z CREATED:20260313T173001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193501Z UID:29346-1792089000-1792099800@metc.org SUMMARY:Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/annual-gala/ LOCATION:Park Avenue Club\, 100 Campus Drive\, Florham Park\, NJ\, 07932\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-gala.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260714T001554Z CREATED:20260713T165107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T001554Z UID:29756-1792609200-1792612800@metc.org SUMMARY:Haunted History of New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/haunted-history-of-new-jersey/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:BAR,Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/haunted-history-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260914T152156Z CREATED:20260914T151554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T152156Z UID:29949-1793286000-1793296800@metc.org SUMMARY:Holiday Craft: Spooky Halloween DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/halloweeen-2026/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/halloween-2026-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T170356Z CREATED:20260915T170229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T170356Z UID:29959-1794049200-1794063600@metc.org SUMMARY:Makerspace November 7 DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-november7/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nov.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T190546Z CREATED:20260828T190140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T190546Z UID:29924-1794510000-1794513600@metc.org SUMMARY:The Lenape & Revolutionary New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/lenape-revolutionarywar/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lenape-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T143000 DTSTAMP:20260625T175841Z CREATED:20260501T173936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T175841Z UID:29588-1794661200-1794666600@metc.org SUMMARY:Afternoon with an Artist: Kids Edition DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/kids-puppet/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:BAR,Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nov14-workshop-waring.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T173000 DTSTAMP:20260915T173624Z CREATED:20260915T171122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T173624Z UID:29970-1795532400-1795541400@metc.org SUMMARY:Holiday Craft: Bountiful Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/holiday-craft-nov24/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/webtgiving2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260915T170851Z CREATED:20260915T170851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T170851Z UID:29965-1795737600-1795823999@metc.org SUMMARY:Closed for Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/closed-for-tksgiving/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/thanksgiving-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T171302Z CREATED:20260915T171101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T171302Z UID:29964-1798887600-1798902000@metc.org SUMMARY:Makerspace January 2 DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-january-2/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jan.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T174004Z CREATED:20260915T172059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T174004Z UID:29983-1804330800-1804345200@metc.org SUMMARY:Makerspace March 6 DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-march6/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/march.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T172522Z CREATED:20260915T172406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T172522Z UID:29987-1806750000-1806764400@metc.org SUMMARY:Makerspace April 3 DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-april-3/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/April.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T172836Z CREATED:20260915T172733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T172836Z UID:29991-1809169200-1809183600@metc.org SUMMARY:Makerspace May 1 DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-may1/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/May.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T173150Z CREATED:20260915T173022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T173150Z UID:29996-1812193200-1812207600@metc.org SUMMARY:Makerspace June 5 DESCRIPTION:Reverse glass painting\, or Hinterglasmalerei\, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe\, Asia\, and Senegal since the 16th century\, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop\, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first\, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous\, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint\, which dries quickly\, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout the session on September 26\, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan. \nMickey Waring is an art educator\, artist\, and poet. She teaches children and adults\, works in several media\, and has published her poems and an online blog. \nThis event is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n$20/person\, $10/METC members\, This adult event is best for age 16 and up.  URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-june5/ LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/June.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR