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Sip & Sgraffito

with Turning Arts Studio

Jun

Next session: June 5th, 2026

$50 More Info

Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.

Introductory Sashiko Stitching

with Cathi Belcher

Jul

Next session: July 7th to 21st, 2026

$75 More Info

This is an introductory hands-on class designed to learn the “ins and outs” of the Japanese running stitch technique called Sashiko. We’ll discuss the history of this beautiful and utilitarian stitching; types of fabrics, threads & needles; learn basic traditional patterns and how to transfer them, and use some of the tools that help make this a mindful and enjoyable pastime. We’ll create a small sampler of stitches and patterns, which can then be made into a potholder, a small quilt. Fabric, thread and tools are supplied, along with many handouts that will help you continue your journey long after class is over. *A materials fee of $25 is due to the instructor on the first night of class.

Paint Night: Wood Duck

with Shirley Anderson

Jul

Next session: July 2nd, 2026

$55 More Info

Join Shirley Anderson for a Wood Duck Paint night and discover the art of painting a male wood duck, renowned for its vibrant plumage, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Raku Firing

with Turning Arts Studio

Jun

Next session: June 6th to 20th, 2026

$150 More Info

In this two-part workshop, you’ll explore the dramatic and hands-on process of raku firing. In Part 1, you’ll sculpt a piece in clay and watch a live raku firing demo. Three weeks later in Part 2, you’ll glaze and fire your own work using the raku method—removing red-hot pieces from the kiln and placing them into combustibles for stunning, unpredictable results. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. This class is 2 sessions. Finished pieces will go home after the second session. *Rain Date for the June Session will be 6/27.

Life Drawing Studio: Summer Edition

with Ed Higgins

Jun

Next session: June 26th to August 28th, 2026

$150 More Info

Students will be working from live (clothed) models to develop and reinforce drawing skills related to the human form. Instructor Ed Higgins will provide one on one coaching and assistance Medium will be charcoal and Conté crayon. You will also need large pads of newsprint (18 x 24), kneaded erasers, and an easel (optional). Students are encouraged to tip the model at the end of each class. *No Class: 7/31.

Paint Night: Baltimore Oriole

with Shirley Anderson

Jul

Next session: July 8th, 2026

$55 More Info

Join us for an evening of painting, where we will focus on the Baltimore Oriole, a bright bird species known for nesting here in New England. In this class we will learn to paint the bird’s distinctive bright orange and black plumage. No painting experience needed, Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step. Canvas and paints are supplied.