Create personalized tees you’ll love to wear. Learn basic sewing skills as you design and collage quilted patches using fabric scraps to make animals, flowers, funny faces, or anything you can imagine, then sew them onto a new tee. Give your old shirts new life by painting, drawing, and sewing on fabric patches to give them a fun, imaginative twist.

Dream up your own action-packed TV game show. First we’ll review what makes a successful game show, then compare different formats—like trivia, physical challenges, and obstacle courses. From there, it’s showtime: design challenges, build puzzles and obstacles, plan the technical setup, choose competitors and teams, and run the production from behind and in front of the camera. Finish by editing your footage and screening the completed shows—just like a real TV premiere.

The ultimate in no-impact aerobics, tai chi naturally relaxes the body, promoting calm and peace of mind while improving posture, balance, and flexibility. The practice increases blood flow throughout the entire body, keeps joints flexible, and restores elasticity to muscles. It is a form of exercise that actually becomes better for you as you age. Get an introduction to a series of short forms that embody the basic principles of tai chi. Tai chi rowing and walking will be introduced, as well as a set of general exercises for health, energy, and balance. Note: This class is for all levels. No class 5/13

Tai chi is both a cultural experience and an excellent way to exercise and improve balance and coordination. These classes are taught by a 6th-generation tai chi master and native of China and will focus on accuracy, consistency, and fluency to further strengthen your body’s balance. All Levels: This class explores the first 16 of the 88 postures in the traditional Yang style tai chi long form. Learn steps, hand movements, balance, and form. The instructor provides individual attention and a strong sense of the history and context in Chinese culture for these movements. Continuing: We will expand on the principles and postures introduced in the All Levels class, focusing on the next 32 postures. Refine your form and fluidity and increase your strength and flexibility as you continue your tai chi journey.

Did you know that chocolate has a sound that professional chocolate judges use to help determine a bar’s quality and sophistication? Learn how to taste the “food of the gods” just like the experts do at this dynamic and engaging tasting that will forever change the way you eat chocolate. Experience the different flavors and nuances through demonstration and discussion as you are led through the process of sampling small-batch, craft specialty chocolate, ending with a blind tasting to test your newfound chocolate savvy.

Got a “blank space” on your calendar this summer? Make the whole place shimmer during an enchanted week of creativity inspired by Taylor Swift. We’ll listen to Taylor’s music, watch the Eras Tour movie, and create Taylor-Themed crafts including friendship bracelets and projects inspired by The Life of a Showgirl.

Learn to make perfect sushi rice and prepare a colorful kaleidoscope of fillings, then roll them in crisp nori (seaweed) to make your own temaki (hand rolls). Dip your creations in savory sauces as you enjoy a family-style interactive meal, with miso soup and steaming green tea to complete the experience. You’ll also see how to make dashi tamago yaki (savory Japanese rolled egg omelet) often served with sushi. There will be plenty of vegetarian-friendly options alongside cooked fillings like imitation crab, smoked salmon, and cooked shrimp (no raw fish).

The sights, sounds, and flavors of Thailand come alive through its street food, with distinctive ingredients, cooking styles, and garnishes. Learn how to make authentic Thai recipes, including vermicelli salad and chicken egg noodle curry (Khao Soi), with curry paste made from scratch. Finish with a refreshing butterfly pea flower limeade tea, and take home skills to recreate these vibrant flavors.

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.

Level up your baking skills and learn how to create beautiful tarts. Make three types of sweet tarts—lemon, fruit, and chocolate—while learning foundational techniques and best practices. We’ll cover how to make and shape a tart crust, prepare the fillings, and assemble each tart for visual appeal. You’ll leave with your finished confections and the skills to recreate these “works of tart” at home.

Learn the history and essentials of cocktail making while mastering key techniques like shaking, stirring, muddling, and balancing sweet, sour, bitter, and savory flavors. Create a variety of refreshing seasonal drinks, including a bright Strawberry Aperol Spritz, a crisp Hugo Spritz, a bold Blackberry Bourbon Smash, and a classic Strawberry Daiquiri. Practice mixing in small teams, then raise a toast and sample each creation during a group tasting. The class combines demonstration with hands-on learning for a fun, interactive experience.

Relief printing is celebrated for its beauty and versatility, from intricate woodblock prints to deceptively simple styrofoam designs. Explore techniques using linoleum, rubber blocks, and other unconventional materials. Build your skills throughout the class, culminating in a multi-color reduction print. Class time includes presentations, demonstrations, and plenty of time to create and share feedback. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, with all-new projects for returning students to expand their printmaking repertoire. Materials list can be found here.

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.

Join a mushroom expert for a guided walk through local wetlands and mixed woods to explore the fascinating fungi of the Northeast. Get a close-up look at a variety of species that grow on and off the trails, and learn to observe key features to help identify them. You’ll gain insight into which mushrooms are safe to forage and deepen your understanding of the diversity of fungi that appear with the changing weather. This easy-paced, two-hour walk covers uneven terrain. Rain date July 8th. The exact meeting spot will be announced closer to the walk. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring a water bottle, tick/bug spray and ID field guide if you have one, baskets (optional). Note: the class will take place on Saturday, June 27 (not Sunday as listed in the catalog)

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.

Get in touch with your country roots. Country music and the closely related genre “roots” not only express the hardships of modern life but also purposefully evoke emotion. From its birth amid the rapid changes in American culture in the early years of the 20th century, country music has continually appealed to people from various backgrounds who feel left behind by a rapidly changing world. We’ll survey the history of the genre and touch on well-known artists including Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. No matter where you are in life, there’s a country song and story for you.

Uncover the sounds and stories that shaped five decades of music. From early pioneers like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to major cultural moments like the British Invasion of the 1960s and the rise of 1970s singer-songwriters, culminating in the Michael Jackson and MTV era of the 1980s, we’ll trace the evolution of rock ’n’ roll from its roots in 1950s rhythm and blues through the turn of the millennium. We’ll explore the genre’s influence on social norms, political movements, and the music industry itself. Discover the iconic figures and unsung heroes behind the music and the cultural forces that made rock a revolution.

Celebrate the enduring brilliance of literary icon Jane Austen as we mark the 250th anniversary of her birth. Together, we’ll dive into the worlds of Sense & Sensibility and Mansfield Park, meet unforgettable characters, and explore the themes that continue to resonate today. We’ll also discover Austen’s life in the Georgian era and how her times shaped the stories we still love. Readers should arrive to the first class having read up to chapter 6 of Sense & Sensibility.

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!