Educational Programs

*You can visit our YouTube channel for recordings of past programs*

Ice Dye with Carolyn Mann
July 30 @ 10:00 - 2:00 PM

Join us for a fun, hands-on day of ice dyeing and creative exploration! We’ll provide all the supplies you need—you just bring two small bags of ice (5 pounds each, small cubes work best), your own item to dye, plus a snack or lunch to keep you going. For $25, you’ll design and dye your own Big Bloom Banner and Mandala, along with four smaller fabric samples, all on high-quality Kona PDF Cotton.

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The Dorsey Sisters of Coshocton, Ohio
August 14th @ 6:00 PM

Jessie Dorsey Green (1874-1971) and Gertrude Dorsey Brown (1876-1963) were born and raised in Coshocton. They both graduated from Coshocton High School, the only African American members of their respective classes, and went out into the world and did some amazing things. Jessie, a nurse and educator, helped found a school that later became Voorhees University. Gertrude was a gifted writer whose work has been included in prestigious anthologies. Join us on August 7th at 6:00 PM as we take a look at the life and times of these amazing women and how they were shaped by their local upbringing and the historical events taking place in the wider world. They leave behind an inspiring legacy of which all Coshoctonians can be proud.

Looking Back at Being Black in Rural Ohio
with Ric Sheffield
September 17th @ 7:00 PM

Join us for an evening with Ric Sheffield, author of We Got By: A Black Family’s Journey in the Heartland. Ric grew up in Mt. Vernon and spent time visiting extended family in Coshocton - he is the nephew of Lula and Vivian Williams. His memoir spans four generations and addresses the legacies of traumatic events that are part of the racial dynamics of this country. And yet, his family overcame the obstacles and managed to persist: they got by.

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Meet Me at the Museum

“Meet Me at the Museum” every every quarter from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a lunchtime program! Bring a lunch or enjoy some snacks on us as we gather together and casually discuss a new topic each time we meet.

No registration is needed. This program is offered at no charge and made possible by the support of the Ohio Arts Council.

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Tween Museum Takeover
Every second Monday beginning March 10th
@ 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Calling all tweens! Join us at JH Museum for a fun new program designed for 12 to 14 year olds (but those a little younger or a little older are welcome as well)! This event offers a unique opportunity to explore how the museum operates behind the scenes.

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Qigong Classes at JHM, Instructed by Holli Rainwater

***CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

Want a good way to shake off those mid-week blues, already feeling the dreary winter season setting in, or just want a fun, relaxing way to get moving? Why not spend an hour with Holli Rainwater and a session of Qigong at the museum, every Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 AM!

Qigong (pronounced 'chee gong') is an ancient Chinese health care system that combines gentle body movements, breath practice, and deep relaxation. We will use the Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi form as our core practice. This is a very "user friendly" form with many benefits for both the beginner and more seasoned practitioner.

This class is free of charge and no prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and lightweight shoes. Qigong is very gentle and relaxing and does not require getting down on the floor. Holli Rainwater will lead the class, who has been studying and teaching Qigong since 2004 and is certified as a Tai Chi Easy practice leader. This program is made possible by the support of the Joe R. Engle Museum Gallery Fund of the Coshocton Foundation.