Programs

The Working Men’s Institute hosts a wide variety of adult and children's programs, lectures and workshops throughout the year.  The Friends of the WMI Lecture Series, children's story times, craft workshops and STEM activities are just a few of the diverse offerings that can be found at the Working Men’s Institute. Visit our calendar regularly to view our upcoming events.

Many of our past programs, including the Friends of the WMI Lecture Series are available for viewing.  Click here to view them in our Video Archives.

New Harmony Farmer's and Artisan's Market Presented by the WMI

New Harmony Farmer's and Artisan's Market Presented by the WMI

Saturday, September 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Woven by Hand and Heart

Woven by Hand and Heart

Free weaving classes will be offered at the Working Men’s Institute on Thursday evenings this fall.

Table looms and free instruction will be provided.

You must call 812-682-4806 to pre-register.

These classes are funded by the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support grant.

Class limit is 14 participants.

Thursday, September 19, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
New Harmony Farmer's and Artisan's Market Presented by the WMI

New Harmony Farmer's and Artisan's Market Presented by the WMI

Saturday, September 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of the WMI Book Sale
Friends of the Working Men’s Institute

Friends of the WMI Book Sale

You won’t want to miss the FWMI Annual Book Sale at Kunstfest!

Thousands of used books, CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and videos.

Proceeds help support our library!

Saturday, September 21, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friends of the WMI Book Sale
Friends of the Working Men’s Institute

Friends of the WMI Book Sale

You won’t want to miss the FWMI Annual Book Sale at Kunstfest!

Thousands of used books, CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and videos.

Proceeds help support our library!

Sunday, September 22, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woven by Hand and Heart

Woven by Hand and Heart

Free weaving classes will be offered at the Working Men’s Institute on Thursday evenings this fall.

Table looms and free instruction will be provided.

You must call 812-682-4806 to pre-register.

These classes are funded by the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support grant.

Class limit is 14 participants.

Thursday, September 26, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Woven by Hand and Heart

Woven by Hand and Heart

Free weaving classes will be offered at the Working Men’s Institute on Thursday evenings this fall.

Table looms and free instruction will be provided.

You must call 812-682-4806 to pre-register.

These classes are funded by the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support grant.

Class limit is 14 participants.

Thursday, October 3, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
STEM Story Time
WMI Events

STEM Story Time

Get ready for an exciting session with Tamara Allison as she shares a captivating STEM-related story and leads fun-filled and creative activities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a blast while learning!

Thursday, October 3, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Woven by Hand and Heart

Woven by Hand and Heart

Free weaving classes will be offered at the Working Men’s Institute on Thursday evenings this fall.

Table looms and free instruction will be provided.

You must call 812-682-4806 to pre-register.

These classes are funded by the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support grant.

Class limit is 14 participants.

Thursday, October 10, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Quarterly Membership Meeting

Quarterly Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woven by Hand and Heart

Woven by Hand and Heart

Free weaving classes will be offered at the Working Men’s Institute on Thursday evenings this fall.

Table looms and free instruction will be provided.

You must call 812-682-4806 to pre-register.

These classes are funded by the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support grant.

Class limit is 14 participants.

Thursday, October 17, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Community Events

While you can easily fill an entire day or even a weekend here at the Working Men’s Institute, there’s much more to do in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.  Look here to see a calendar of upcoming events and learn more about other places to visit while you’re in town.

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