Pop-Up Shop Schedule
Here’s what’s about to pop up…
March 16
5 week class 6 - 7:30 PM
Budding Entrepreneurs: Business Basics for Middle School & Up
The team at Gather and Samantha Smith Productions wants to help budding entrepreneurs build their brand in this five-week class and market.
Is your child a budding entrepreneur? The team at Gather and Samantha Smith Productions will be holding a five-week course on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 10 and up. The course will conclude with an Entrepreneurs’ Grand Opening Shop on April 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students can sell their wares just in time for Mother’s Day gifts. Classes will be held Mondays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, and April 23 (no class during April break).
Topics for classes include Business Basics, Creating Your Brand, Marketing & Publicity, Budgeting & Pricing, and Preparing Your Store. Time will also be provided in class to work on products. Samantha, Sarah, and Jenn have years of experience in retail, building a business, publicity and marketing, and more. The cost for the class is $120. Note-taking supplies will be provided. Students are responsible for supplying supplies to create their products. Students then keep all proceeds from their grand opening.
March 28-29
times vary
Mini Golf at the Blackstone Library
On Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Blackstone Library will be home to an 18-hole mini golf course with holes created by local organizations and businesses, including Gather! There will also be an adults only after-hours event on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. that includes food, drinks & more. Get your tickets today to enjoy a unique day at the library and check out the creativity of all 18 holes!
March 21
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Express Yourself
Following up on Part 1 of Express Yourself: Writing and Drawing Workshop, Amy J. Barry – award-winning writer, certified expressive arts educator, and Branford resident – will return to Gather to expand on the work done in the February class.
Amy will use creative prompts, exercises, and art materials to help you get your creative juices flowing and experience the joy of writing and drawing from the intuitive, imagistic right-side of the brain. This is an opportunity to take time out to get playful, and reflect on one’s own journey in a supportive group environment. Previous writing or drawing experience is not required.
Please bring notebook or journal and writing implement, and oil pastels—or they’ll be provided. This workshop will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Gather.
About Amy J. Barry: A professional, working journalist for more than three decades, Amy is completing a book of poetry inspired by the aging process of her parents. She has been facilitating expressive art and writing workshops in Connecticut for almost a decade. For out more about Amy at www.aimwrite-ct.net.
March 23
9 Am & 11 am
Escape Room with Ms. Judy
Enjoy a puzzling morning at Gather as Ms. Judy hosts an escape room in our location on the Branford Green.
Can you escape the room? Ms. Judy, formerly of Ms. Judy's Emporium, hosts an escape room at Gather on Monday, March 23. The activity is geared toward homeschool groups. Get tickets for the 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Escape Room!
Space is limited so book now. Tickets are $25 per person with a group discount at 6 or more. For information, email jenn@samanthasmithproductions.com.
Planning Ahead
Gather has many more events in the works, including community discussions and get-togethers, pop-ups with local crafters and artisans, and Day of the Dead events and classes.
Stay tuned to this events page, Facebook, and Instagram for updates. You can also sign up for our email list.
Have an idea? We would love to hear it. Reach out to Jenn at jenn@samanthasmithproductions.com.