Discover the fundamentals of printmaking through hands-on exploration of essential techniques such as relief, monoprint, and stencil printing. Experiment with layering colors and patterns as you design, carve, ink, and pull your own prints. This beginner-friendly class encourages creative problem-solving and self-expression, and you’ll leave with a collection of unique artwork.

Intricately decorated Pysanky eggs, also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs, feature traditional folk motifs and designs. Learn how to transform plain white eggs using a special pen and melted wax, then color them with vivid dyes. Repeat the drawing and dyeing process in layers until your unique, beautiful, hollowed-out egg is complete. All materials provided. Please note: To ensure enough time to craft your egg, all participants must arrive on time.

Explore the art of Japanese sumi ink and watercolor on rice paper, creating expressive paintings of animals, flowers, landscapes, and anime characters. Learn to grind your own ink, master brush techniques, and experiment with color to bring your ideas to life. Each session introduces a new theme—from realistic and stylized animals to delicate flowers, serene landscapes, and even whimsical anime subjects like Totoro—allowing you to develop your own unique style.

Please Note: Date for Classic Cocktails was misprinted in catalog. The date is Tuesday, March 10. Learn to make a perfect cocktail. We’ll start with a brief history of how cocktails evolved over time. Get familiar with different spirits, mixers, flavor profiles, and essential bar tools and glassware. Master essential mixing techniques like shaking, stirring, muddling, and balancing sweet, sour, bitter, and savory elements to create a perfectly balanced drink. After dividing into small teams to try our hand at mixing, we’ll toast our handiwork with a group tasting. These classes are a combination of demonstration and hands-on learning. Winter Cocktails: Warm up your winter evenings by mixing cozy cocktails like the Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned, the Fireside Negroni infused with Earl Grey tea, and the Everything Zen Hot Toddy, a comforting whiskey drink with lemongrass tea and honey. Finish on a festive note with the Holiday Sparkling Spritz, a bright blend of vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry, and prosecco. Classic Cocktails with a Twist: Shake up your skills by mastering timeless favorites like the cognac-based Sidecar, rum Mai Tai, vodka-and-ginger Moscow Mule, and the gin-based Aviation. Build a solid foundation while adding your own creative twist.

Sugar fiends and science geeks rejoice! Conduct sweet experiments ranging from sugar basics to advanced molecular gastronomy. Explore spherification with sodium alginate and calcium chloride, dessert foams from nitrous oxide and proteins, and how sucrose levels, glucose, and baking methods can affect the flavor, texture, and density of your treats. Make madeleines and Armenian khurebehs, blow sugar bubbles, and turn chemistry into dessert.

Strategy, creativity, and friendly competition collide! We’ll start each session with quick, fun brain-break activities to build community and sharpen problem-solving skills. Then we’ll play multiplayer board games that test your tactics, teamwork, and quick thinking. Play familiar classics like Scrabble and Monopoly or discover new favorites like Happy Salmon and Splendor. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the table, join us to think, strategize, and play your way to victory.

Are you a Swiftie who loves art? Come craft creations straight out of your “wildest dreams.” We’ll draw, create silhouettes, and do awesome crafts inspired by Taylor’s music and style. Whether you’re crafting a “cardigan” or designing a “folklore”-themed masterpiece, come express yourself and make art as unique as a Swiftie playlist. “You belong with me” on this artistic adventure!

Explore the art of puppetry as you design original characters and bring them to life through movement, voice, and storytelling. Experiment with a variety of styles, from finger and rod puppets to imaginative “junk” creations and expressive shadow silhouettes, while trying new ideas and refining your designs. Leave with a small collection of unique puppets and a deeper sense of how performance and craft work together.

Uncover the hidden stories behind America’s most breathtaking landscapes. From the volcanic forces that built Yellowstone to the glaciers that carved Yosemite and the coral reefs of Biscayne, explore how geology, ecology, and time shaped these national treasures. Through stunning visuals and scientific insight, gain a deeper appreciation for the natural wonders that define our parks and the life that thrives within them. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, see the parks through the eyes of both scientist and adventurer.

Enjoy learning the fundamentals of playing and painting with watercolors, including proper brush selection and application techniques. We’ll learn about cool and warm tones, how to add dimension with hues and texture, and so much more. We will also experiment with surfaces, resists, stencils and styles to immerse ourselves in the wonders of watercolor.

Enjoy learning the fundamentals of playing and painting with watercolors, including proper brush selection and application techniques. We’ll learn about cool and warm tones, how to add dimension with hues and texture, and so much more. We will also experiment with surfaces, resists, stencils, and styles to immerse ourselves in the wonders of watercolor.

Turn plain ceramic tiles into a set of four stylish, functional coasters using decorative napkins. This hands-on workshop guides you step-by-step through decorating, sealing, and adding cork backing, giving your coasters a polished, professional finish. Perfect to give as gifts or keep for your family, these coasters are easy to recreate at home once you’ve mastered the process and add a bright, charming touch to any table. Ages 8+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only.

Use a camera to capture epic battles and create whimsical worlds. You will make miniature scenes starring your own toys and learn how to photograph them so they look life-sized. Bring your creativity, your imagination, and your toys, and be prepared to master the magic of scale. We’ll transform the ordinary into the extraordinary! iPads will be provided.

Creative thinking meets engineering in this makerspace class. Explore gravity, momentum, and clever design as you build inventive contraptions. Projects include parachute drops, 3D illusions, roller coaster rides, and more, each designed to challenge your problem-solving and ignite your creativity.

What is art? Explore this question by turning everyday objects into creative masterpieces. Cardboard, crushed cans, and scraps of fabric transform into paintings, collages, and sculptures as you experiment with texture, form, and imagination. Each day brings a new adventure in making art your own way.

This one-evening class, led by a state-certified Medicare counseling professional, is designed for those who are either planning to enroll in Medicare or are already on Medicare and would like to better understand this valuable but complex program. You’ll learn how the four parts of Medicare work together, including information about when and how to enroll in Medicare or change the coverage you already have. We’ll address how much Medicare costs, what benefits are covered, and the possibilities of getting financial assistance with this program. Each student will receive a SHINE Information Pack about Medicare with listings of the different options available in Massachusetts.

Sweeten your Valentine’s Day by decorating sugar cookies with style and love. Practice flooding cookies with royal icing for a smooth finish, and try the wet-on-wet technique to create hearts, flowers, and other charming designs. All supplies will be provided, including baked sugar cookies, royal icing, and boxes. Note: This is not a family class, it is for students ages 18+.