Traditional Wooden Shipbuilding on the Chesapeake Bay & The Maryland Dove
January 21st; Virtual Event
At Annapolis Maritime Museum's Winter Lecture series, examine Maryland’s rich heritage of wooden shipbuilding over the course of more than three centuries developed with regionally specific designs, materials, and techniques. Also, review the regional aspects of this once-vital industry and shed light on the significance of the construction of the Maryland Dove, the vessel that accompanied the first Maryland colonists to the new world in 1634. Sign up for the webinar here.
Webinar: New Year, New Message - Plan Your Marketing for 2021
January 21st, 1 p.m.; Virtual Event
With the busy holiday season behind us, January is a great time to plan out your marketing for the year. Join the experts at HighRock to learn how to organize your marketing goals and strategize your messaging for 2021. Register here.
Macrame Bracelet for Beginners Class
January 21st, 5:15 - 7 p.m.; Virtual Event
Make a macrame bracelet using special knots with beads to create a unique design. This class for adults and kids ages 14 years and up will be taught online by Foundry Artist Janice Knauss. The cost is $15 for CCCA members and $20 for Non-members. Register here.
So Much More than Ribbit: Frog Calls of Maryland
January 21st, 7-9 p.m.; Virtual Event
Jessica Nelson, the Assistant Curator in the Australia: Wild Extremes and Upland Tropical Rainforest exhibits at the National Aquarium, will cover general amphibian biology and then jump into how and why frogs call, the different types of calls, and talk about all of the species that people in the greater Baltimore area are likely to hear. For those interested in taking their frog-call training to the next level, this 2-hour session can serve as the first step towards becoming a certified FrogWatch volunteer with the Greater Baltimore Chapter of FrogWatch USA. People who are interested in starting formal training for FrogWatch can email gbfrogwatch@aqua.org. More information about FrogWatch can be found at www.aza.org/frogwatch.
2021 Virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
January 21st, 7 p.m.; Virtual Event
The Alliance is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Mark your calendars for January 21, 2021 for a virtual night of inspiring films and fun! The film program will begin at 7 pm, with the virtual "lobby" opening at 6:30pm. Find more information here.
Gardens and Gardening in Early Annapolis
January 26th, 7 p.m.; Virtual Event
The William Paca House is famous for its reconstructed eighteenth-century garden. A place for leisure, experimentation, artistry, and the production of food and medicine, William Paca’s garden—and gardens elsewhere in Annapolis and the British Atlantic World—were integral to everyday life. Join Bethany McGlyn as she explores several eighteenth-century Annapolis gardens, their construction and design, and the stories of the enslaved and servant gardeners whose expertise maintained them. Register here!
First Exposure: Digital Photography Workshop
January 24th, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Art Farm, Annapolis
Have a digital camera you don't know how to use? Want to brush up on your photography skills? Join ArtFarm for "First Exposure," a digital photography workshop covering the foundations of photography, camera basics, lighting, and composition tips. The workshop will run between 2-2.5 hours. Register here.