Play, print, layer, and explore the creative possibilities of Gelli plate printing. Create a collection of unique prints through hands-on experimentation using acrylic paints, stencils, texture tools, found objects, and layered papers. Perfect for both beginners and experienced creatives, this relaxed studio experience emphasizes curiosity, discovery, and creative freedom. All you need to bring is acrylic paint in your favorite colors and an apron—everything else is provided. Leave with a stack of finished handmade papers ready for collage, mixed media, and future creative projects. Materials: Bring acrylic paints in your favorite colors. All other materials provided.

Learn to speak and think auf Deutsch, the language of Thomas Mann, Goethe, Rilke, Brecht, and Remarque. Los geht’s! Level 1: Learn the basics of German grammar and vocabulary to prepare for basic conversations. Get a feel for the rhythm, sound, and structure of the language. Level 2: Improve your listening, reading, and speaking skills. This course is designed for students who have completed Level 1 or an equivalent level. Continue to learn common words from your immediate, concrete surroundings, read simple sentences, ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics, and write short, simple notes. Level 3: Deepen your knowledge and expand your vocabulary through everyday conversations and examples from art and literature. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to describe experiences in the present and past tenses, advise others, and much more. This course is designed for students who have completed Level 2 or an equivalent level. Please note: Students will be required to purchase this text book online, or through the Harvard Coop. Please don't purchase until we confirm the class has enough students to run.

Whether you have no experience or just need a refresher, learn what you need to get started with machine sewing. Review your machine’s parts and functions, learn to make and change a bobbin, thread the machine, decipher stitch selections, adjust tension, and use the buttonhole function. After some practice and to boost your confidence, undertake a small project, such as a mini bag. Note: Bring your sewing machine in good working order, along with your machine’s instruction manual, if you have it. An assortment of embroidery thread, needles, base fabrics, and sampler designs will be provided. Students should bring scissors and a bag for transporting items.

This tour offers private access to the Lincoln house and grounds of Walter Gropius, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century and founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus. Modest in scale, this 1938 home was revolutionary in impact. Gropius believed that the relationship of a house to its landscape was of paramount importance. In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design, revealing design strategies that have returned to architectural importance for green and sustainable design in the 21st century. Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.