Belleville Public Library and the Parrott Gallery invite you to a free presentation: “Using Local Clay to Make Art Tiles” on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Meeting Room. Join us for an exploration of 12,000-year-old glacial clay uncovered in an East Hill backyard. Hear Perry Poupore and Lise Lindenberg’s journey from digging and experimenting to developing custom clay bodies and glazes, and learn how ancient Majolica techniques transform this historic local clay into beautifully hand-painted art tiles. All are welcome to attend this free event, no registration required.

The Parrott Gallery invites you to a Free Crochet Circle on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Meeting Room. Join artist Emebet Belete for these fun, instructional crochet circles. Everyone welcome, beginners and experienced artists alike! This gathering is in association with our upcoming exhibition Stitched Stories, Bridging Communities on display between June 20 and July 25, 2026 in Gallery 1. All materials supplied – registration requested – drop-ins welcome.

The Parrott Gallery invites you to a Free Crochet Circle on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Meeting Room. Join artist Emebet Belete for these fun, instructional crochet circles. Everyone welcome, beginners and experienced artists alike! This gathering is in association with our upcoming exhibition Stitched Stories, Bridging Communities on display between June 20 and July 25, 2026 in Gallery 1. All materials supplied – registration requested – drop-ins welcome.