December at the Whitney Workshop
Embrace the season's festivities with the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop this December! Join us for formal workshops, walk-in offerings on weekends, our holiday train display, and more.

Spoon Carving Workshop
Taught by Reinaldo Cruz
One night — One Spoon Two nights — Two Spoons

Craft a holiday gift for a loved one — or for yourself! Carve a wooden spoon from New England hardwood using traditional tools and techniques. Starting with a spoon blank, use a carving knife, hook, axe, and file to create your piece.

There is still time to register for the December 8th session, 6 to 9 p.m.!

Adults, ages 16+

The December 15th session is sold out.
Reinaldo Cruz (Wood Carver, Woodworker, Sustainable Food Gardiner, Permaculture Designer, and Educator) will help you access your inner woodcarver.

Register here

The Whitney Workshop goes to Edgerton Park for the
Winter Solstice Luminary Walk 2022
Edgerton Park will be aglow on Saturday, December 17th with over 1,000 luminary lanterns and light sculptures made by local artists. Learn about the art and science of light by visiting our large interactive display using projected red, green, and blue light — a giant version of one of our popular projects.

A.C. Gilbert Train Show
The holiday display is open to the public on weekends
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until January 15, 2023.
Thank you to all who joined us for the Opening Day of our Train Show!

The museum will be open for special open hours from 12/27 through 12/30,
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed for the Christmas and New Year's weekends.

Visit Us

Visit us for walk-in projects. Suitable for children and families!