The Sheldon Museum will offer a Tea Cup Fairy House workshop for ages 5 and up on Sunday, July 21 from 1:30-3. Fairy House artist Sally J. Smith of Westport, NY will show participants a few of her amazing fairy houses now on view at the Sheldon Museum. She will share some of her tips for creating fairy houses and provide inspiration for the activity. The workshop will be led by creative Museum volunteers.  Fairy costumes welcome!

All necessary materials will be provided. Appropriate for age 5 and up, accompanied by an adult.  Cost is $10 per child. Space is limited, please reserve and pay in advance by calling the Sheldon at 802-388-2117.

The exhibit Fairy Houses from Nature by Sally J Smith is on view at the Sheldon Museum through September 1, 2019. The Henry Sheldon Museum offers a diverse, in-depth look at the history and art of the mid-Lake Champlain region of Vermont.  The Museum is located at One Park Street in downtown Middlebury across from the Ilsley Library.  Museum hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. (July 7-October 13) noon-5 p.m.; Research Center hours: Thurs. and Fri. 1-5 p.m. Admission to the Museum is $5 Adults; $3 Youth (6-18); $4.50 Seniors; $12 Family; $5 Research Center. For more information call 802/388-2117 or visit: www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.