SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS OF ALL AGES!

The Shelter Island History Museum has put together a slate of workshops that will keep craft lovers busy throughout the summer! Each class has a limited enrollment, so be sure to click the listed link and register early, as our recent classes have all sold out quickly. All take place at the SIHM, 16 South Ferry Road in Shelter Island.

SHELTER ISLAND ARTS CENTER'S (SIAC)
Jumpstart for beginners in Art

 JumpstART for Beginners in Art, is designed for newcomers. Under the guidance of artist/teacher and SIAC founder June Shatken, you will have the opportunity to play with watercolors, pastels, collage and/or drawing. Consisting of two sessions, conducted on consecutive Thursday mornings, the workshops will demonstrate the basics of each medium, then allow for time for experimentation. Each class includes all supplies and is limited to a total of 8 students.

Classes run from 10am to Noon on the following dates:

Pastel: July 17 and July 24. Fee: $95.

Sign up by clicking this link: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/87528-jumpstart-for-beginners-in-art
Registration link: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/86963-artsea-art-and-science-program
Registration link: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/86950-basket-weaving-workshop

ANNUAL SUMMER PERFORMANCE

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  • “Once Upon A Runway, ” The 2025 SIHM Annual Summer Show, Debuts July 18!
     
    At the Shelter Island History Museum, our mission is to preserve the artifacts, records, and stories that define the rich and unique history of our island. Through engaging exhibits, research, educational programs, and live performances, we strive to foster a sense of welcome and connection across our community—honoring the past while inspiring future generations.
     
    Since 2021, our annual summer performance has become a beloved tradition and a powerful storytelling opportunity.  These original productions breathe life into captivating storylines, evoking cherished moments from various periods in our Island's past. Performed entirely by a dedicated team of local volunteers that return every year to showcase their talents, each show offers both an introduction to newcomers and a nostalgic reflection for longtime residents.
     
    This summer, we’re thrilled to collaborate with acclaimed local artist Roz Dimon to bring her digital artwork, Havens House DIMONscape, to the stage. This innovative piece—on permanent display at the Havens House Museum—explores the 280-year history of the Havens family and homestead through a layered, immersive visual experience. Our performers will animate these layers, transforming visual storytelling into a live, multidimensional journey through time. Guests will be welcomed with refreshments before the show—and may even encounter historical characters mingling among them!
     
    Show dates/times are July 18 and 19 at 6pm and performances take place at 16 S Ferry Road in Shelter Island.

Click here to purchase your tickets!
https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/87769-once-upon-a-runway-the-2025-sihm-annual-summer-show-debuts-july-18

Summer Children’s Theater PrograM

The Shelter Island History Museum’s Summer Children’s Theater Program, directed and facilitated by the Brooklyn Acting Lab and made possible by the Elizabeth Pedersen Fund, is back! This year, the program has expanded from two to three weeks, and will take place July 28 to August 15 from 9am to Noon.

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to explore the rich and vibrant history of Shelter Island through a playful and immersive theater workshop. Guided by the Brooklyn Acting Lab's professional theater artists, participants will bring stories to life using text, music, dance, and visual art.

The program culminates in a celebratory performance on August 15 at 2pm for family, friends, and the community to celebrate and share what the children have created.

This marks the fourth year for the workshop.

Past themes for the shows have been:
2022: The Water Protectors
2023: Children's Stories of Shelter Island
2024: The Magic of Neverland on Shelter Island

The 2025 theme is a Land of Oz-inspired tale. Beginning with the massive hurricane of 1938 that battered Shelter Island, children will journey to a magical world where they meet zany and fantastical characters linked to the stories of our beloved “rock”.
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The program is limited to 25 participants only. The cost is $1300 per child. A 10 percent discount is available for a second child in the same household. Please contact SIHM directly about information on discounts for additional children in the same household

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT
THE SUMMER CHILDREN'S THEATER PROGRAM
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"​Brooklyn Acting Lab camp at SIHS has been a magical and memorable summer experience for our children. For the past two summers, we've watched with delight as they stage an original production with creativity, joy, and support, while gaining a deeper connection to the history and lore of Shelter Island." Lisbeth

"Children’s summer theater at the Historical Society on Shelter Island with Brooklyn Acting Lab is nothing short of MAGICAL!  Our daughter has participated in the program for the past three summer and has thrived under the creative tutelage of the entire team.  The children have the dramatic freedom to express various characters, be part of a theatrical community and learn about various elements of Shelter Islands history.   We hope the program will continue for many years to come and only wish it was longer for a continued eating experience." Susannah
HERE'S THE LINK TO REGISTER:

https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/81763-2025-summer-children-s-theater-program
SHELTER ISLAND HOUSE TOUR

Each year the Shelter Island History Museum offers a tour of extraordinary Shelter Island homes, followed by a post-tour reception with beverages, local culinary bites and auction.
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