Can you draw a stick figure? With practice and instruction we can easily grow that foundation into drawing realistically. Starting with a basic foundation of primitive drawing, we will create the stepping stones to drawing realistically, and we will have fun doing it. In this class we will explore shapes and shadow, negative space, rudimentary perspective, line quality and composition. All levels welcome but will be geared to beginners. Materials (between $25-$50) are NOT included in tuition. The list of materials will be sent to students the week before class. Instructor: Melissa Pandina. No class Monday, October 12th.

Do you have a sewing machine that you would like to become better acquainted with? Did you inherit a machine or buy one on line and need some hands on instruction on how to use it? Then come to this class! Bring your sewing machine with you to this one-day class and learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin on your machine. We will explore stitch settings and learn how to use the “free arm”, on your sewing machine if it has one. If time allows, we'll also discuss a variety of presser feet included with sewing machines, needle settings, and other options such as sewing a buttonhole. We'll discuss common sewing snags, and show you how best to unravel them. A basic introduction to material and thread choices will be part of our discussion as well. Please bring your sewing machine and manual (if you have one), bobbins, woven cotton fabric, thread, and scissors to class.

This introductory course is designed for adults looking to strengthen their financial knowledge and develop healthy long-term financial habits. Through practical discussion and real-world examples, students will learn strategies for saving, setting financial goals, and building long-term financial discipline. The course also introduces the foundations of investing, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, compound growth, and understanding investment risk. Whether beginning a financial journey, recovering from a major life event, or looking to improve money management skills, participants will gain tools and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Instructor: George Revoir.

Discover retirement planning strategies that can help you build, protect, and enjoy your wealth throughout every stage of life. This class introduces a retirement framework centered on Growth, Access, and Predictable Income, as well as the 4-Box Strategy for aligning assets with income needs. Whether you're early in your career, preparing for retirement, or already retired, you'll gain practical insights and strategies designed to enhance financial security and support your long-term goals. The class will be delivered via Zoom, a meeting link will be provided on the day of the class. Instructor: Jack Yvon.

Music technology is a broad field of disciplines that includes topics such as recording and mixing, live sound, synthesis, and hardware performance. This course will cover accessible techniques in these fields, focusing on tools that will empower students with the ability to engage with music technology in their lives. Curriculum will include microphones, digital audio workstations (DAWs), musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), live-sound setups, digital and hardware synthesizers, hardware performance, and other topics in music technology based on the interest of the students. By the end of the course students will be able to record and mix audio to produce audio projects, set up and control live sound scenarios, and gain a deeper understanding of electronically-produced music and the hardware used to make it. Instructor: Ethan Lindblom.

This class is recommended for high school students and their guardians. This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the college application process. Participants will explore key components, including application essays, extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, and letters of recommendation. The course is designed to help students and families determine where to begin and how to stay organized throughout the process. Participants will create a personalized organizational system, including a binder and structured Google Docs, to manage essay prompts, scholarship applications, and important deadlines efficiently. In addition to this course, two complementary classes (Scholarship Search and Researching Summer Programs) are being offered to further enhance participants' knowledge and understanding. Although this course is beneficial as a standalone offering, enrollment in all three courses will provide the most comprehensive educational experience to prepare high schoolers for their next steps. A suggested materials list will be emailed to registered participants before the start of the class. Instructor: Milissa Daniels.

An introduction to basic Spanish language. Covering words, phrases, asking questions and providing answers. The first building blocks needed for achieving proficiency will be emphasized. Finish the workshop having some confidence in speaking Spanish. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class. Instructor: Karolina Kopczynski.

Earn your 32-hour Basic Mediation Training certificate and increase your personal and professional capacities for communication and working with conflict. Experienced and supportive trainers and coaches. Training meets (and exceeds) Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court mediator training guidelines.

This series provides essential training for anyone who wants to work more effectively with difference, to de-escalate tense situations, to communicate effectively with others, to collaboratively seek problem-solving solutions that meet multiple needs, and to develop more harmony, ease and effectiveness in workplace and personal settings. Course includes modules in Approaches to Conflict, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Working with Tough Interpersonal Dynamics, and The Mediation Process.

Successful completion of all coursework will result in a Basic Mediation Training certificate which meets all Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court mediator training guidelines. All sessions are live and facilitated by experienced instructors; hands-on practice opportunities, feedback and mentoring are provided to all students, along with written materials and recommendations for next steps in developing core skills.