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Our Classes

Nontraditional Hand Stamped Greeting Cards

$20

with Dawn Stevens

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class, we will follow step by step instructions to create a uniquely folded occasion greeting card. We will also create a carnival themed slimline card. You will choose the sentiments to make them birthday, get well, friends, etc. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

Beginning French

$150

with Laurie Notch

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 27, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 12 weeks

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French. *No Class: 11/25.

Intermediate French

$150

with Laurie Notch

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 12 weeks

This course will offer lessons in structure and grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation using variety of materials. Continuons à apprendre la langue français! *No Class: 11/26.

Silver Jewelry Making

$60

with Penny Hartwell

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Working with Silver Clay is an exciting process where the inexperienced can explore their artistic abilities and create unique one of a kind items. Come join this exciting class where beginners can easily learn to create earrings, pendants, charms, beads, bracelets, and rings. Experience a new creative adventure and learn how easy and fun it is to make beautiful items from Precious Metal Clay (PMC) or Art Clay Silver (ACS). Materials fee of $80 is payable to the instructor on the first night of class. *No Class: 4/23.

Intensive French

$150

with Laurie Notch

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 12 weeks

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. *No Class: 9/25 & 11/27.

Herbs for Immunity

$35

with Katie Munn

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

As we approach winter, knowing what herbs and lifestyle choices can support our immunity is important! This class will discuss the immune system, common winter illness and which herbs to take as preventives and during acute illness. We will try some immune herbs and everyone will go home with herbal tea!

Introduction to Ultimate Beginner Watercolor

$25

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next session starts Jan 30, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Get started with the basics of watercolor painting. In this workshop we will start with an intro to paper, paint, palettes, and brushes. Then we'll jump right in and get painting; you’ll mix paint to complete a color mixing chart and start to learn the basics of color theory. Time permitting you'll paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this fun class with enough experience to continue your watercolor journey. *There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Full Course

Custom Sterling Silver Cuff Workshop

$190

with Courtney Hutchings

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 30, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Create your own wearable story in this engaging workshop. Learn to transform flat sterling silver into a personalized cuff bracelet using traditional metalsmithing techniques. Master texturing, stamping, and shaping methods while adding your unique design elements. Perfect for beginners, all materials included.





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