An English Garden

All the Folger’s a Classroom: Teacher Weekend Intensive on Shakespeare’s Comedies

Mar 13 – Mar 14

Essential for high school and middle school English teachers who regularly teach Shakespeare but want to deepen their understanding of comedic technique and classroom engagement strategies. Skip this if you're looking for entertainment; attend if you're responsible for making *Much Ado About Nothing* come alive for teenagers.

As You Like It

Mar 10 – Apr 12

Perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts who appreciate linguistic playfulness over heavy drama, and for anyone curious about gender and performance in early modern comedy. If you're drawn to romantic entanglement but tired of heavy-handed emotion, this is your play—the humor is sharper than the heartache.

Blackwork Embroidery with Heidi Henderson

Mar 7 – Mar 13

This is ideal for people who want to actually *do* something rather than passively observe—bring comfortable clothes and expect to sit for a while. It'll appeal to embroidery enthusiasts and fiber artists, but also to anyone curious about early modern women's history who learns best with their hands. Skip it if you're looking for a polished performance; come if you want conversation, concentration, and a tangible keepsake.