Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths
December 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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$45 Adults 21+
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.
