We only buy tiny amounts of spices, so we don’t usually notice that per pound they are the most expensive items in the supermarket. This Springfield Museums class on November 2 at 10:30 am with instructor Claire Hopley explains why they are so costly and explores the three most expensive: saffron (at over $2,000 a pound), vanilla, and green cardamom. Tastes are provided. $42 for Museum members, $48 for nonmembers. Register at https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/pricey-spices/
The Springfield Museums presents an adult art class on Friday, October 25 from 10 – 3 with instructor Lisa Regopoulos on Autumn Wildflowers in Soft Pastel. The change occurs quietly along the side of the road in August. Queen Anne’s Lace, Joe Pye Weed, and Goldenrod signal the change in season. This workshop focus will be on capturing the essence of these roadside wildflowers utilizing composition, attention to value, and simplification of background. The workshop will begin with a one-hour demo, followed by uninterrupted time at your easel with lots of individual instruction. Everyone will leave with a finished pastel. All levels welcome. Springfield Museums members $85, nonmembers $100. Register at https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/autumn-wildflowers-in-soft-pastel/
Here is one more Oktoberfest, raising funds for the Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street in Springfield. The October 3 beer tasting featuring local breweries and homebrewers, music by the Real DJ TJ Music Entertainment, hors d’oeuvre, and a cash bar for additional beverage options. Age 21+. RVSP recommended at https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/oktoberfest-2024/
