Acrylic Space Paint & Sip, 21+: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths

 

Celebrate the winter solstice and the magic of the season at Chabot Space & Science Center’s Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths! This instructor-guided workshop will lead you through painting a beautiful winter night sky, filled with celestial wonders that mark the solstice. While you paint, enjoy an engaging astronomy presentation exploring traditional solstice myths and holiday-themed celestial stories that have been passed down through the ages.

 

Paint Workshop: Solstice Starlight & Winter Wonders

Create a winter solstice scene featuring a glowing full moon, frosty landscapes, and the starry constellations of the Winter Triangle — Orion, Sirius, and Procyon. Paint a peaceful winter night, with a focus on glowing stars, a radiant moon, and festive elements like snowflakes or evergreen trees.

 

Astronomy Presentation: The Longest Night: Celestial Myths of the Solstice

Dive into the celestial myths and stories behind the winter solstice, including:

The ancient myth of Helios, the sun god, and his annual rebirth during the solstice.

The story of The Great Bear (Ursa Major) and the role of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, in the winter sky. The holiday myth of The Star of Bethlehem and its connection to the solstice, symbolizing light during the darkest time of the year. How cultures from ancient Egypt to the Norse have celebrated the solstice as a time of renewal and hope.