The arts are an important part of the Mather House experience! Try one of the following opportunities during your time at Mather House!
Ceramics Studio
Located in the Mather Tower Basement near the laundry room.
Mather students have been throwing clay for the past 20 years in the Mather Tower Basement! Learn how to make different pieces on the wheel or attend open studio hours to perfect your project. Classes are offered in five-week sessions twice per semester. Contact Kevin Lin at klin1@college.harvard.edu with questions!
Art Studio
Located on the first floor in the Office Wing
Mather students are welcome to flex their creative muscles at the Mather Art Studio! Equipped with easels, paint, a Cricut machine, and other supplies, this space is available for students to pursue their artistic endeavors. Looking to work on something specific? Email meera_nair@college.harvard.edu with questions.
Woodturning
Located in the Mather Tower Basement near the laundry room.
Classes are scheduled according to the interest and availability of turners at each level.
Why should you consider signing up for woodturning classes?
- Learn to shape wood on a lathe with hand tools, safely and effectively: Our introductory classes serve to teach the basic methods and techniques for creating forms, including wood bowls.
- As a new turner, you will finish your training in your first semester with a wood bowl of your own.
- After mastering the basics, you can choose to embark on a more ambitious project in a later session, and our instructor will introduce you to new specialized tools and techniques.
Classes will be offered this semester each semester. Contact mather-ha@fas.harvard.edu with questions!
Chamber Music
Mather's Chamber music program has been running for more than 20 years. There are opportunities for: Small instrumental ensembles, Early music ensembles, Vocal ensembles, Flute and recorder consorts, Figured bass, Accompanying, String quartets, Piano duets, Piano trios and more.
The program is based at Mather in the Senior Common Room (SCR), but open to the entire Harvard Community. A fee of $110 per semester is required of all participants. Participation in a second ensemble is available for a $75 additional fee. The program is open to groups already formed as well as to individuals who would like to join an ensemble.
For more information contact Dr. Na'ama Lion, Director of Chamber Music at Mather,
Coaches:
- Sylvia Berry - piano, harpsichord
- Na'ama Lion - flute, woodwinds, Baroque flute, recorder
- Rebecca Shaw - cello, viola da gamba, strings
- Howard Frazin - vocal
House Music Events
Several early music activities occur in Mather, including music ensembles, performance practice, and our own concert series. We also enjoy lecture-concerts by guest performers. Please contact the Meera Nair at meera_nair@ if you are interested in finding performance opportunities in the House and visit RoomBook to reserve the practice rooms in Mather.