Beyond The Pour: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings

🎨✨ Pour & Elevate: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings

🗓️ Saturday, July 19 | 10–11 AM

$45 All materials provided.

📍 Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station – Where Art Meets History!

Ready to take your acrylic pour paintings to the next level?

In this exciting new workshop, local artist and instructor Christy Bonaiuto will guide you beyond the pour! Experiment with a pour technique and then learn how to enhance your dried acrylic creations with stunning embellishments like:

🌟 Gold Leaf Accents

🎯 Dot Painting Details

🛡️ Specialty Sealants for That Perfect Finish

This is the perfect class for beginners or those who’ve poured before and are curious about turning their abstract pieces into gallery-worthy showstoppers with texture, shine, and personality! All materials are provided!

💡 Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique or add new tools to your artist toolbox, this is your chance to experiment and explore!

🎟️ Spots are limited! Sign up today at https://square.link/u/ROFKcXjS

1ST FRIDAY HIKE @ Deer Pond Farm

Ready for a mini adventure? Hit the trails with our awesome Volunteer Guides on a 2–3-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm! We’ll wander through meadows, listen to birds in the forest, and maybe even spot a few surprises along the way. It’s an easy-to-moderate hike with maximum good vibes—perfect for nature lovers! Register here.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

SUMMER TREE ID (Class & Walk)

Join us for a lively summer stroll at Deer Pond Farm as we uncover the secrets of Connecticut’s native trees with two amazing guides: John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and CT Audubon Naturalist Diane Nizlek. Learn to ID trees by their leaves, bark, and quirky traits—no botany degree required! Whether you’re a nature nerd or just tree-curious, this walk promises plenty of ‘aha’ moments, forest fun, and a fresh way to see the green world around you.
Register here for the August 5 Summer Tree ID Program. $5 members, $10 non-members 
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. 

BIRDING BY TREE at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman

Explore how different bird species choose specific trees for food, shelter, and song—and how knowing your oaks from your birches can help you spot more birds! Join Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm for a unique twist on traditional birding. This is a relaxed walk through various habitats, perfect for curious beginners and seasoned birders alike. Bring your questions and your love for feathered friends!
Register here for the August 13 Birding by Tree Program. $5 members, $10 non-members
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. 

Family Nature Walk @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman

Meet us at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer and Diane Nizlek, CT Audubon Naturalist to enjoy a family-friendly nature walk. We will use our senses to explore wildlife habitats, identify plants and animals, and we will discuss how to see the forest for the trees! All ages welcome.
Register here for the August 17 Family Nature Walk.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. 

SUMMER BIRD BEHAVIORS (CLASS & WALK)

Have you ever wondered how birds survive the “dog days” of summer? Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program. Starting in the classroom, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings, bird molting patterns, when and how birds prepare for their long-distance migratory journeys! We will hit the trails for the last hour of the program.
Register here for the July 17 Summer Bird Behaviors Class & Walk.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

FORESTRY HIKE

Learn about and see forest management practices with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of CT’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss how sustainable forestry practices can increase wildlife biodiversity and overall health of forested landscapes.

BIRD & NATURE WALK @ Deer Pond Farm

Discover the flowers, birds, and butterflies of Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. Starting in our pollinator garden, we will discuss the phenology (seasonal cycles) of native flowering plants and how this impacts the insect and bird communities. Then we will explore the life in and around our nature preserve! $5 members, $10 non-members
Register here for the July 30 Bird & Nature Walk. This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.