With this general admission ticket to the Brandywine Museum of Art, you are invited to join us for the Holidays at Brandywine!

Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Randall Graham for a day of plein air painting on the grounds of the iconic N.C. Wyeth House & Studio, a National Historic Landmark. The workshop will include a lecture and demonstration, a tour of the historic property, and the opportunity to paint the scenic landscape. Artists may work in the medium of their choice (oil, watercolor, or acrylic).

Randall Graham is a local award-winning artist and instructor, known for his personal style of plein air painting. He is represented by Gallery 222 and has exhibited at Winterthur Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, The Art Trust Gallery & Chester County Art Association. He teaches classes at Randall Graham Studio in West Chester and at Wayne Art.

For more information or questions about the event, please email bgamberg@brandywine.org. Participants will meet at the Andrew Wyeth property in Chadds Ford, PA; directions will provided upon registration. A restroom is available at the site. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials.

Tickets for events hosted by the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art are non-refundable once within two weeks of the program starting. If there are weather concerns, we will reach out to you for refunds.

Get access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph and may gain insight into Wyeth’s creative process on an optional guided tour.

Participants will meet at Kuerner Farm as early as 9:15 am (location directions shared later). Water and bathrooms are available at the site. Participants are responsible for providing all their own art materials. Spaces are limited; register online or by calling 610-388-8326. If you have any additional questions please contact the Educator of Adult and Community Programs, Bailey Gamberg, at (610) 388-8120 or bgamberg@brandywine.org.

Event will still be held in cold, windy, or light rain conditions. If there is a lightning storm or flood concerns, we will reach out and provide refunds. Full refund requests are available for event withdrawals made two weeks prior to the program. No refund requests are available two weeks or less from the event date. 

Join Preserve Steward, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve to discuss recent stewardship work and the reasons behind the activities. Meet at the Laurels Preserve parking lot.

T'ai Chi Chih is a mindful, moving meditation.  

April Leffler will lead attendees in the museum courtyard for 19 slow moving, meditative movements. T'ai Chi Chih for a wonderful way to center and balance oneself. No special clothing or equipment is required.

About the Practitioner

April Leffler is a Reiki Master/Teacher, an accredited T’ai Chi Chih® Instructor, a Shamanic Practitioner and member of The Foundation for Shamanic Studies and has a master’s degree in clinical psychology. April teaches Reiki classes and teaches several T’ai Chi Chih® classes at various locations in the Philadelphia suburbs in Pennsylvania.

As a public speaker, she offers workshops and seminars on T’ai Chi Chih®, stress reduction techniques, mindfulness and the mind-body-spirit connection.

April believes very strongly in the power of the human spirit as well as the ability for each of us to awaken and embrace our intrinsic value and self-worth. Her intention is always to serve the Highest Good.

Join us for our sixth edition of Bike the Brandywine and enjoy the scenery, history and lure of Brandywine River.

Now in its fifth year, Bike the Brandywine is excited to offer three loops that take in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Distances of 25, 45, 62 (Metric Century) miles will be offered, each with a unique and thrilling experience for both the recreational and more avid seasoned cyclist. The Brandywine Conservancy has dedicated itself to help preserve water quality in the region for over fifty years. Connect your wheels with water on this scenic and well-supported ride. Proceeds from the ride help support the Conservancy’s work in land preservation, land stewardship, and conservation services in the pursuit of clean, safe drinking water for our region.

Also offered at 9:30 am. Click "Other times" to change time.

The event is scheduled from 9:00-10:30 a.m., with two arrival time slots to spread out the number of people in the galleries. Time slots are flexible and visitors may stay past the end of the event, but the resources and activities inside the Museum will end promptly at 10:30 a.m. 

Individuals on the autism spectrum or with a sensory processing disorder and their families are invited to join us for early access to the Museum and a variety of creative and accessible activities. Families will have the opportunity to explore the Museum, discovering their favorite summer hobbies through the paintings in our galleries. Created in conjunction with local families and occupational therapists, this inclusive and accessible program strives to provide a welcoming experience through offering:

• Pre-visit social stories
• Reduced crowding and noise
• Activities to meet a variety of sensory needs
• Hands-on art activities for all developmental levels
• On-hand support of skilled and friendly volunteers
• Sensory regulation resources such as fidgets, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and a sensory break area

Are you seeking a creative outlet but find that your time – and training – are limited? Come to the Brandywine Museum of Art to unwind, mingle and make art! Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this program will include inspiration from our exhibitions and feature a hands-on zine-making activity.

The museum will open at 5:30 p.m. with the workshop beginning at 6:00 p.m. Cost includes art materials and light refreshments. BYOB!

Full refunds are available for event withdrawals made two weeks prior to the program. No refunds are available two weeks or less from the event date. 

In addition to free admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. join in creative art activities* led by teaching artists.  Develop an original adventure story inspired by imaginative illustrations in the Museum’s galleries and decorate rhythm-makers to tell a tale through sound. At 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., enjoy high-energy, interactive African and African-American stories in a program of “Folktale Fun” presented by master storyteller TAHIRA.  A First Sunday favorite with listeners of all ages, TAHIRA shares ancient wisdom, original stories, and songs using call ‘n response and humor to convey powerful life lessons.   

*Pre-registration is requested for art activities. Pre-register and arrive anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate. Note that performance times are 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. No registration is required for admission to Museum galleries. 

For questions, contact education@brandywine.org.

This program is part of Look—Explore—Create! presented by PNC Arts Alive.