Create your own “amber” jewelry using safe casting resin! *Resin needs time to cure - Return after 24hrs to pick up your finished piece.
Step back in time to the prehistoric Eocene epoch and create your own “amber” jewelry! Using safe casting resin, you'll embed small objects, faux insects, leaves, or flowers to mimic how ancient creatures were preserved in amber millions of years ago. Each finished piece will become a wearable pendant, blending science, history, and hands-on creativity.
So, come connect natural history with art while learning about basic resin techniques and the science of amber fossilization.
Note that the resin will need to sit undisturbed for at least 24 hours to cure, so you will need to pick up your finished piece on a later day.
This program is intended for adults. Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.
The New Haven branch received a brand new building in 2004, relocating from its old location on the corner of Ann St. and Main St. The library is surrounded by houses and is within walking distance of four schools. The library houses many of the previous years of the New Haven High School yearbooks and many books and primary resources on New Haven history. Special collection: Board games
