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Intro to Acting

$65

with Stephanie Atkinson

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm

We are excited to announce “Intro to Acting”: a class for those who’ve never stepped on a stage, as well as for students with some experience who still view themselves as beginners. Students will participate in improv exercises, theater games, mock auditions, and more. If you are interested in gaining valuable skills for both on and off stage, clear your Tuesday night calendar and join us. You’ll be glad you did!

Acrylic Painting for Beginners Part 1

$49

with Kyle Durkin

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2025 at 6 pm

Learn how to use paint and color! You will learn how to mix paints as well as how to build up an image, step by step! Create your own original pieces in this class. Material list will be provided at time of registration.

Materials needed: Please bring a variety of paintbrushes of at least a few different sizes and the following paint- 1 tube of crimson or primary red, 1 tube of primary yellow, 1 tube of ultramarine or primary blue, and 1 tube of white. “Basics” paint made by Liquitex is suggested. It can be purchased at Michaels Arts and Crafts stores. (Paper/Canvas will be provided by the instructor.)

"Bring on the Silly" Improv Class

$65

with Paul Bellefeuille

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This introductory class will teach you the basics of improv with a positive, safe, and nurturing approach. You and your fellow classmates will gain confidence and begin to support one another throughout the course. Prior improv experience is NOT required. Since we improvise every time we engage in conversation, this is a great way to sharpen your skills and have fun at the same time!

Beginning Handbuilding
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Beginning Handbuilding

$150

with Tamsyn Bodwell

During this 4-week session, you will learn the basics of hand-building using pinch, coil, and slab construction to make cups, mugs, and bowls. Weeks 1 and 2 will be constructing items and weeks 3 and 4 will be decorating and glazing. Work will be picked up following week 4.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

$150

with Tamsyn Bodwell

Calendar Next session starts May 10, 2025 at 10 am
1 additional session

During this 4-week session, you will learn the basics of wheel throwing to make simple vessels such as bowls, tumblers, and plates. Weeks 1 and 2 will be focused on throwing and weeks 3 and 4 we will be decorating and glazing. Work will be picked up following week 4.

Full Course

Decoupage Seashell Trinket Dishes

$25

with Dawn Burns

Calendar Next available session starts May 13, 2025 at 6 pm

Join us for a fun and creative class where you’ll transform two beautiful shells into stunning trinket dishes using napkins and decoupage! With a variety of gorgeous designs to choose from, you can personalize your piece to match your style-whether you prefer a scallop shell or a clam shell. No experience is needed-just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing time crafting. You’ll leave with one unique keepsake for yourself and another to gift to someone special!

There is a $10 material fee due to the instructor the night of class.

Seaglass Art

$30

with Dawn Burns

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm

We will guide you through the process of selecting and arranging sea glass pieces to create a unique and personalized design. You’ll learn various techniques for arranging the sea glass to bring out its natural colors and shapes. The wooden frame serves as the perfect backdrop, complementing the coastal theme and providing a rustic touch to your masterpiece.

Price was incorrect in brochure. The cost of the class is $30 and a $10 material fee is payable to instructor the night of class.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners Part 2

$49

with Kyle Durkin

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 4, 2025 at 6 pm
This is a class for people who have taken my first Acrylic Painting for Beginners class or for people who have some acrylic painting experience. You will need to know how to use acrylic paint and how to mix color already to join this class. We will work on more tutorials and expand your skills. Join us and create more exciting paintings to take home!




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