Wave Hill Events December 6–December 13

  Wave Hill offers the perfect antidote to very commercialized year-end cycle of holidays, from a month’s worth of Family Art Projects that manage to combine utility with inspiration, to a weekend devoted to DIY projects that let you focus on crafting charming, naturally inspired tokens for those you love. Remember when the holidays were pure fun?

SAT, SUN, DECEMBER 7, 8     HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND  

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens and galleries at Wave Hill. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SAT, DECEMBER 7    FAMILY ART PROJECT—SEASON’S GREETINGS

See the inspiring signs of fall shifting to winter at Wave Hill. Draw your own cold-weather tales in surprise, pop-up holiday cards that come alive with scenes of the season. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, DECEMBER 7    TAI CHI CHUAN

Quiet like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle movements based on images found in nature. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee, a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits. Winter sessions are held indoors. Registration opens online—and onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center—starting November 15. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online registration closes off the Friday before each session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made.  Drops-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate. Session fee: $25/Wave Hill Member $15.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM

SAT, DECEMBER 7   HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND: MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS  

Fashion a quartet of sweet miniature arrangements in tiny containers using fresh greens, pinecones and other natural materials. Give your arrangements as gifts, or enjoy them on your own holiday table. Creative guidance offered by Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer. Children eight and older welcome with an adult.   $30/$20 Wave Hill Member per project. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SAT, DECEMBER 7   HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND: NATURAL WREATHS & SWAGS  

Craft one-of-a-kind holiday decorations using fresh greens harvested from Wave Hill’s gardens. Each participant designs a verdant wreath or swag accented with natural materials and elegant accessories. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day demonstrates simple floral techniques and provides plenty of materials to fuel your creative spirit. Children eight and older welcome with an adult.   $30/$20 Wave Hill Member per project. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SAT, DECEMBER 7   HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND: FELT TREASURE BOX

Hand-stitch a cozy felt box with a lid to hold your holiday trinkets and treasures. Artist Maria Hupfield assists participants in crafting a small box using a combination of industrial grey and color felt pieces. Personalize your box using colorful thread, ribbons and other embellishments. An excellent gift for all ages!  Children eight and older welcome with an adult.   $20/$10 Wave Hill Member per project. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SUN, DECEMBER 8    BIRDING WALK

Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks. Wave Hill’s garden setting overlooking the Hudson River flyway provides the perfect habitat for native and migrating birds. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x 245 by 8AM the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds. (NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718549,3200 x251.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM

SUN, DECEMBER 8    FAMILY ART PROJECT—SEASON’S GREETINGS

See the inspiring signs of fall shifting to winter at Wave Hill. Draw your own cold-weather tales in surprise, pop-up holiday cards that come alive with scenes of the season. Free with admission to the grounds.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, DECEMBER 8    HATHA YOGA

Find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on your posture, your breath and your mind/body/spirit. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration online only at www.wavehill.org.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM

SUN, DECEMBER 8   HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND: MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS  

Fashion a quartet of sweet miniature arrangements in tiny containers using fresh greens, pinecones and other natural materials. Give your arrangements as gifts, or enjoy them on your own holiday table. Creative guidance offered by Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer. Children eight and older welcome with an adult.   $30/$20 Wave Hill Member per project. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SUN, DECEMBER 8   HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND: NATURAL WREATHS & SWAGS  

Craft one-of-a-kind holiday decorations using fresh greens harvested from Wave Hill’s gardens. Each participant designs a verdant wreath or swag accented with natural materials and elegant accessories. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day demonstrates simple floral techniques and provides plenty of materials to fuel your creative spirit. Children eight and older welcome with an adult.   $30/$20 Wave Hill Member per project. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SUN, DECEMBER 8   HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WEEKEND: FELT TREASURE BOX

Hand-stitch a cozy felt box with a lid to hold your holiday trinkets and treasures. Artist Maria Hupfield assists participants in crafting a small box using a combination of industrial grey and color felt pieces. Personalize your box using colorful thread, ribbons and other embellishments. An excellent gift for all ages!  Children eight and older welcome with an adult.   $20/$10 Wave Hill Member per project. Registration suggested but not required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 11AM–3PM

SUN, DECEMBER 8    MEDITATION

This fall, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other qualified instructors. All levels welcome. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration online only at www.wavehill.org.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM

SUN, DECEMBER 8    GARDEN & CONSERVATORY HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

MON, DECEMBER 9

Closed to the public.

A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River  and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

HOURS  Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.  

ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day on Tuesdays in December. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES  Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.

Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242^nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.