Workshop: They Dare to Learn: Portraits of Courage

Join us for a powerful and inspiring workshop that blends history, storytelling, and creative expression. Master Teaching Artist Ed Johnetta Miller will share the true story of the brave young Black women who attended Prudence Crandall’s School for Young Black Girls in Canterbury, Connecticut. This story will be brought to life as Ed Johnetta shares some of her exquisite quilts that commemorate these young women. Then, create your own expressive collage portraits using a variety of images and materials. Each artwork will honor courage, resilience, and the power of learning, and provide participants with the opportunity to reflect on how commemoration helps us understand our present moment, and provide a foundation for a community’s ongoing vitality. No art experience necessary. All materials provided! TICKETS $10 General Admission $5 Members Free for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+ Cost includes all materials. This workshop is part of "By the People: Conversations Beyond 250," a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.