One of the earliest photographic techniques, cyanotypes (also called blueprints or sunprints), let you create unique images using natural and found objects. These workshops are beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone curious about alternative photographic processes. A Taste of Cyanotype (One Night): Create striking blue-and-white prints using natural and found objects like leaves, flowers, lace, and jewelry. Go home with 8–10 original designs and a new appreciation for the beauty of natural light and texture. Go Deeper with Cyanotype (Two Nights): The first night covers the basics of the historic sun-printing technique and includes creating your own set of blue-and-white designs on paper and fabric. We’ll also discuss other ways to create your own prints at home. On the second night, return with your prints to explore toning techniques that shift the cyanotype’s signature blue using tea, coffee, turmeric, and more, and experiment with larger or wearable fabric pieces.

IMPORTANT! This page is informational only. To officially register, go here: These daytime and evening conversation groups are for adult learners at an intermediate or higher level of English who want to practice speaking and listening. A new term begins in September. Visit EnglishAtLarge.org and click on the button that says Interested in Fall Conversation Groups. You will be contacted when registration officially opens.

With both humor and knowledge, two local attorneys and estate planning specialists will address the fundamentals of estate planning. Essentials: Estate planning is for everyone, not just the wealthy or elderly. Learn how to plan for incapacity with tools like health care proxies, advance directives, and powers of attorney. Discover strategies to avoid probate court and its costs, and understand how trusts can protect assets, reduce taxes, and simplify estate administration. We’ll cover how to reduce capital gains taxes for your heirs, and examine Massachusetts estate tax laws, learning how to minimize this “death tax”—often by as much as $150,000 to $300,000. Prepare for Long-Term Care: This class builds on the foundational concepts of Estate Planning Essentials. As we get older, many of us wrestle with important questions: Do I want to age in my current home or move to a new living environment? What will my health needs require? What can I afford? What resources are available to me to help accomplish these goals? This class will focus on leveraging both human and financial resources to provide for your best possible life and care. Learn about various long-term care strategies and the pros and cons of each. We will discuss reliance on family members for care needs, reverse mortgages, long-term care insurance, public benefits through MassHealth, various estate planning techniques (using wills, trusts, and lifetime gifting), protecting assets for children and other heirs, and pulling together a team of advisors to help you navigate your long-term care goals.

Celebrate the season with the freshest ingredients from local farmers markets. We’ll start with a vibrant soup of mixed greens, new potatoes, and fragrant herbs. Then we’ll make a delicious French asparagus tart and roasted salmon with a creamy Italian-inspired sauce made from fresh spinach and peas. Finish on a sweet note with a classic strawberry-rhubarb crisp made from just-picked fruits.

Caring for grandchildren comes with responsibilities—especially when it comes to safety. This course brings you up to date on first-aid practices that may have changed since you raised your own children. Learn how to respond to injuries and medical emergencies during the critical first minutes until help arrives. Topics include medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; CPR for all ages; using an AED; and managing severe allergies with EpiPens. You’ll earn an American Safety and Health Institute certification in Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation. These clinics, led by certified trainers, are designed specifically for adult riders—whether you’re getting back on a bike or learning for the first time. Safety Refresher: For those who haven’t ridden in a while and want to refresh their skills. Review basic bike maintenance, current rules of the road for cyclists and drivers, and techniques for riding safely on streets and bike paths. After practicing on a traffic-free course, we’ll take a short ride on neighborhood streets. (Rain date: May 17) Learn to Ride: Even adults can learn to ride. Practice getting on and off a bicycle, building balance, understanding the rules of the road, and riding safely and confidently on streets and bike paths. Held entirely in a traffic-free parking lot. (Rain date: June 7) Check to ensure your bicycle is in good, working order (air in the tires, operating brakes and chain, and gear shifters adjusted and lubricated). Wear comfortable clothes for biking and bring a bike helmet, water bottle and sunscreen. If you have an ebike, it must be a Class 1 e-bike to participate in this program.

Create your own hand-painted chiffon scarf using fabric-friendly liquid paints that can be easily heat-set with an iron. This spring, we’ll focus on tulips in bright, cheerful colors—perfect for a Mother’s Day gift. Learn how to paint in a loose, flowing, watercolor style that celebrates transparency, light, and natural beauty. No experience required. All materials will be provided.

Thinking about updating your kitchen, bath, or closet but not sure where to begin? Spend the evening with a well-known local design team as they guide you through the decision-making process. Explore key considerations, clarify your design preferences, and learn how to make the most of your space. Choose the kitchen or closet session and start visualizing the transformation your home can achieve.

Bring your creativity to an open design workshop. With access to a wealth of locally-grown flowers and greenery, come explore and experiment as you create your own lavish arrangement. In addition to the abundance of materials, the experts at Derby Farm will provide basic design techniques and tips to develop your own skills and knowledge. Please note: Bring a vase or container with a mouth of about 3-5” wide and the ability to hold water. You can always bring your own garden scissors or shears as well.