Opus 40 Educational Workshops & Classes

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Opus 40 offers a range of educational workshops and classes that resonate with our remarkable site — courses related to the environmental biodiversity and the geology of the site, the dry-stone masonry techniques used by Harvey Fite, and the restorative spirit of the space for wellness.

 

Nature Walks & Trails: We offer historic Quarry Walking Trails — some left by the quarrymen for hauling bluestone and some that have been developed by Tahawus Trails for increased access. All trails circle through former quarries, forest, and meadows, offering a chance to step back in time and see the quarrying landscape as it was 100 years ago. We enliven our trails with NATURE WALKS, outdoor workshops and classes, and guided tours. However you decide to visit, we hope you will include forays into nature as part of your experience. 

 

Dry Stone Masonry Workshops: In 2022, we added a training wall where expert dry stone masons teach methods similar to those used by Fite and so many other wallers over the centuries. We also offer a walking tour of the quarry through the eyes of a stone mason. Find out more HERE.

 

Yoga & Qigong: Yoga & Qigong on the meadow with a backdrop of Opus 40 and Overlook Mountain is serenity personified. Join us in the quarry to reflect, renew, and restore. Weekends May 16 to September 6.

 

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  • Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop (1-Day)-New York

    Opus 40 356 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties, NY, United States

    Learn the Fundamentals of Building a Structurally Sound Dry Stone Wall in a Single Day with The Stone Trust - New York. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE: To provide a firm grounding in the basic principles of dry stone walling and a basic understanding of how to build a double-faced wall. LEARNING OUTCOMES: You can state the five basic rules of dry stone walling. You can describe batter and the use of frames & lines. You can explain [...]

  • Geology Walk with Dr. Robert Titus

    Opus 40 356 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties, NY, United States

    Would you like to know more about the ground we stand on here in the Hudson Valley? Explore Opus 40 from the ground up during this informative and engaging walk with renowned Catskills geologist, Dr. Robert Titus. Robert Titus, PhD, is a paleontologist by training, and a retired professor at Hartwick College in the Geology Department, who has done considerable professional research on the fossils of New York. Robert and his wife Johanna Titus, MS, [...]

    $30.00

  • Mushroom Walk with Chris Baker

    Opus 40 356 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties, NY, United States

    Mushroom novices and old hands alike will enjoy this foray in the dreamy wooded acres surrounding the sculpture at Opus 40. This engaging experience is led by Chris Baker, a certified mushroom forager and founder of Chicory Naturalist in Kingston, NY. Participants should wear sensible footwear, plenty of insect protection, and bring a basket or flat-bottomed bag for collecting mushrooms. (Please also be in touch with any accessibility concerns and we will do our best [...]

    $30.00