Free activities from basket weaving to yoga will be held at the National Museum of Bermuda for the remainder of the month.

The museum, in Sandys, will hold palmetto weaving workshops and a book reading class on February 22 and 29.

February 29 will also have a tour of the Hall of History and a “chair yoga” class held by Lisa Wingood.

Ronnie Chameau, a Bermudian artist and historian, will lead the weaving workshop and share the history of women’s work in Bermuda during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Ms Chameau has dedicated her life to the preservation of the art of weaving with palmetto palm leaves.

The workshop will demonstrate how naturally occurring materials can be used to create artistic works such as hats, bags and fans.

Florenz Maxwell, a Bermudian author and storyteller, will share highlights from two of her published books, The Spirit Baby and Girlcott, during her classes.

The Spirit Baby, written in 2008, is a collection of uniquely Bermudian tales reflecting the history, culture, and motifs that have shaped our island home.

The award-winning Girlcott details the real-life events of the 1959 Theatre Boycott, which led to the breakdown of segregation in the community, from the perspective of a 16-year-old girl.

A child-friendly scavenger hunt will be held every day for the rest of the month to encourage participants to explore the museum grounds.

Schedule:

Saturday February 22:

11am to 12pm: Palmetto weaving with Ronnie Chameau in the Boat Loft, lower grounds of NMB

12 to 1pm: Book readings by Florenz Maxwell, Commissioner’s Room, second floor of Commissioner’s House

1 to 2pm: Palmetto weaving with Ronnie Chameau in the Boat Loft, lower grounds of NMB

Saturday February 29:

10am to 2pm: Hall of History Q&A with NMB staff, Commissioner’s House

10am to 11am: Chair yoga with Lisa Wingood, Queen’s Exhibition Hall

11am to 12pm: Palmetto weaving with Ronnie Chameau, Queen’s Exhibition Hall

12 to 1pm: Book readings by Florenz Maxwell, Commissioner’s Room, second floor of Commissioner’s House

1 to 2pm: Palmetto weaving with Ronnie Chameau, Queen’s Exhibition Hall

• The Museum is open every day from 10am to 5pm, with admission into the museum closing at 4pm. Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is free for the rest of February to all Bermuda residents who provide ID. Visit www.nmb.bm to learn more