Enrichment Classes

Discover that drawing is a skill anyone can learn! Learn how to see light, shadow, shape, and form, before bringing your drawings to life through value, shading, and observation. Through guided demonstrations, hands-on practice, and encouraging instruction, you'll progress to drawing real objects with greater accuracy and confidence. Supply list emailed upon registration.

4 Thursdays, begins 10/15/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $75. Senior: $67.50.   Rebekah McGowan

Learn foundational watercolor techniques, including color mixing, layering, wet-on-wet painting, expressive brushwork, and watercolor and ink. Inspired by flowers and other natural subjects, each project will build confidence while encouraging creativity, flowing color, and the freedom to paint beyond the pencil lines. Supply list emailed upon registration.

4 Saturdays, begins 10/31/26, 9:00-11:00 am, $75. Senior: $67.50.   Rebekah McGowan

Join us for an intro to watercolor painting and techniques. We will explore the basics, brush techniques, and compound strokes, and learn new approaches to painting through experimentation. Supply list emailed upon registration.

6 Wednesdays, begins 10/14/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Rick Freed

Rebuild your skills or discover clay for the first time in this introductory course. Learn core hand-building methods and practice essential wheel throwing skills (centering, pulling, shaping) as you build a strong foundation in ceramic arts. Students can expect to complete 3-8 finished pieces.
Note: this is not an open studio for those who have taken the Thursday Pottery class in the past. Class will be geared to beginning potters.

6 Thursdays, begins 10/1/26, 6:00-8:30 pm, $150. Senior: $130.  Mindi Holland

Take your clay practice beyond the basics to focus on intricate design and individual artistic expression. Class is for experienced potters who want to refine their technique, develop complex forms, and explore sculptural elements. Students can expect to create 6-10 curated pieces.

6 Saturdays, begins 10/24/26, 9:30 am-12:00 noon, $150. Senior: $130.  Mindi Holland

Flowers are one of the most popular subjects for any artist. Artists of all levels will learn how to sketch basic flowers and leaves, and how to paint beautiful flower compositions using watercolor techniques. Supply list emailed upon registration.

6 Mondays, begins 11/2/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $90. Senior: $77.

Explore the playful world of paper mâché, air-dry clay, decoupage, and mixed-media techniques. Unleash your creativity as you learn how to build, sculpt, paint, and embellish unique projects using a variety of materials and finishes. Supply list emailed upon registration.

4 Tuesdays, begins 11/17/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $75. Senior: $67.50.   Rebekah McGowan

Using acrylics is an easy way to learn how to paint. This class, for all levels, offers an intro to the basics. We will use a wide range of color by mixing paints and adding texture to create our own interpretation of still life and landscapes. Supply list emailed upon registration.

6 Tuesdays, begins 10/6/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Christine Arruda

Often described as a mix between watercolor and acrylic painting, gouache paint is great for creating beautiful illustrations. We will learn basic painting and paint-mixing techniques, while creating a body of work. Supply list emailed upon registration.

6 Wednesdays, begins 10/7/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Christine Arruda

Macramé is having a huge comeback, and this workshop will show you steps to making a one of kind plant hanger. We’ll explore foundational knots and techniques, and you will leave with a completed piece and the confidence to continue exploring macramé on your own. Supply list emailed upon registration.

Wednesday, 10/28/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $30.  Dasha Randlett

Here’s your chance to master the art of decorative handwriting and lettering. We will explore the fundamentals for shapes, strokes, and flourishes as we practice our skills.  Section 01 will focus on foundational calligraphy.  In Section 02, we will focus on handmade name tags to include with our holiday presents. All calligraphy materials will be supplied.

Sec 01 (foundational calligraphy): Saturday, 10/24/26, 10:00 -11:30 am, $75.

Sec 02 (name tags): Wednesday, 11/18/26, 6:00-7:30 pm, $75. Stacie Hanson

Have you always wanted to learn the guitar? Join us to explore the basics, simple songs, and music theory. We will have you playing by the end of the night! A text is included. Bring a guitar to class.

8 Thursdays, begins 10/8/26, 7:00-9:00 pm, $165. Senior: $145. Mike Gruen

Learn all of the basics to get your ukulele-playing journey started. This class, for the absolute beginner, will have you playing songs before the end of your first session. Please bring a ukulele (soprano, concert or tenor) and a binder to use to build your music library.

6 Tuesdays, begins 10/13/26, 6:00-7:30 pm, $82. Senior: $70. Keith MacFagden

Do you have a speaking voice for commercials, films, and audiobooks? This remote class will teach you a unique, outside-of-the-box way to break into the creative and potentially lucrative voiceover industry.

Monday, 11/9/26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $20, meets via Zoom

Explore basics to jewelry making through various projects. Learn about different techniques, including how to make your own ear wire, jump rings, planishing, stamping, paper bead making, fused glass, annealing, and soldering. Leave with completed jewelry pieces and learn new skills to continue making jewelry at home.

3 Tuesdays, begins 10/13/26, 4:00-7:00 pm, $80. Senior: $68. Liam Sullivan

Mah Jongg is played by millions around the world. Section 01, for beginners, will introduce rules of the game, tiles use, how to interpret the card, and how to play the game. It is important students attend the first class to learn the basics. Section 02 is for those who already know the game, and who would like more practice and supervised playing time.

Sec 01 (Beginning): 6 Wednesdays, begins 10/14/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $80.  Senior: $70. Timothy Adams

Sec 02 (Beyond Beginning): 6 Tuesdays, begins 10/20/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $80. Senior: $70. Linda Worden

Join the millions of U.S. players enjoying this fast-paced game. While tennis or ping pong skills can translate easily, no experience in nets sports is required, just the willingness to learn Pickleball and have fun! Beyond Beginning is for those who have some experience playing Pickleball and who wish to continue practicing.

Sec 01 (Beginning): 6 Mondays, begins 10/19/26, 4:30-6:00 pm, $84. Senior: $72.

Sec 02 (Beyond Beginning): 6 Mondays, begins 10/19/26, 6:00-7:30 pm, $84. Senior: $72.  Dan Given

Forty-Fives is a long-standing regional card game popular in the Merrimack Valley. This beginner-friendly class will cover all aspects of the game including game formats, rules, card ranking, bidding, trick-taking, reneging, scorekeeping, and etiquette. Each session will include time for supervised games to ensure you finish as a proficient player. 

3 Thursdays, begins 11/5/26, 6:00-7:30 pm, $42. Senior: $36. Dan Towler

Explore the fundamentals of improvisation! Through guided activities, we’ll focus on movement on stage, building believable characters, and collaborating with others to create scenes. Class will culminate in a short performance for family and friends, celebrating what you’ve learned in a fun environment. 

8 Wednesdays, begins 10/7/26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $100. Senior: $85. Michael O’Keefe, Queen City Improv

A granny square crochet pattern makes a perfect gift. For beginners or for those with some crochet experience, we’ll learn how to make a classic crochet blanket. We’ll cover patterns such as V-stitch, beginning cluster, cluster, joining double crochet, and chain loop. Supply list emailed upon registration.

6 Tuesdays, begins 10/27/26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $80. Senior: $68.  Cathy Swiderski

For the beginner, Section 01 will teach you how to crochet the four basic stitches, count crochet stitches and rows, create a slip knot and chain stitch, and more. We’ll create hats, mittens, or crochet animals. Basic starter set included; additional materials to be discussed. Section 02 is for those who know how to crochet and who want to learn new stiches and patterns. We’ll make crochet animals or sweaters or you can bring in a project you are currently working on. Supply list emailed upon registration.
Sec 01 (Beginning): 8 Wednesdays, begins 10/14/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $100. Senior: $86.

Sec 02 (Beyond Beginning): 8 Thursdays, begins 10/15/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $100. Senior: $86. Frankie Gluck

Are you thinking of switching careers or seeking a promotion in your current job? Brush up on your interview skills as we focus on mastering elevator pitches and navigating AI-screened interviews.

Thursday, 10/15/26, 7:30-9:00 pm, $15, meets via Zoom.  

Looking for a creative and practical DIY project? Learn how easy it is to make your own soap or soy candles. Section 01 will teach the basics of candle making and steps to making 7-ounce amber glass jars to set the fall mood. You’ll receive resources to continue the soap or candle making process at home. Section 02 will explore the soap making process and teach you how to make a variety of holiday-scented soaps in 4-ounce molds

Sec 01 (soy candles): Saturday, 10/24/26, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $40.

Sec 02 (soap making): Saturday, 12/5/26, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $35. Nicole Cunningham, Perfect Scents

Do you have a piece of creative writing that you’ve dreamt of publishing, or would you like to learn about the publishing process? Writers of all levels are welcome to explore how to prepare a manuscript for submission, find the right publisher, write query letters, and learn the publishing and self-publishing process.

4 Wednesdays, begins 10/21/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $70. Senior: $60. Ken Tupper, Divertir Publishing

Have you always wanted to speak Italian? Whether you're planning a trip, exploring your heritage, or simply love the language, this class is the perfect place to begin. Designed for absolute beginners, you'll build confidence through authentic pronunciation, practical vocabulary, and everyday expressions while discovering the rich culture that brings the language to life.

8 Mondays, begins 10/5/26, 6:00-7:30 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Tammy Robinson

Beyond Beginner is for those with a basic knowledge of Italian, and will expand your vocabulary, strengthen grammar, and build confidence in speaking. Through engaging videos, interactive dialogues, and conversation activities, you'll develop your language skills while exploring the richness of Italian culture.

8 Tuesdays, begins 10/6/26, 6:00-7:30 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Tammy Robinson

This class is for those who know some Spanish and who wish to learn more vocabulary and improve their speaking skills. Our sessions will be student focused and concentrate on oral practice and useful vocabulary for travel, tourism, and work.

8 Tuesdays, begins 10/20/26, 5:30-7:00 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Mariela DiTullio

Have you always wanted to learn to speak Spanish? Learn the fundamentals of the language, including essential words and phrases, and build your vocabulary, while focusing on the sounds of the Spanish language.

8 Mondays, begins 10/19/26, 5:30-7:00 pm, $90. Senior: $77. Mariela DiTullio

French is spoken daily by over 270 million people in over 54 countries. In this class, we will learn vocabulary and how to read in the language, practice how to pronounce words correctly, and how to handle day-to-day situations in French comfortably.

6 Saturdays, begins 10/24/26, 9:00-10:30 am, $70. Senior: $60. Hyam Bou Habib

Learn the second most popular language in the world with a native speaking instructor. Classes will introduce spoken and written Chinese, with an emphasis on pronunciation, Pinyin system, Chinese symbols, vocabulary, sentence structure, and basic conversation.

6 Saturdays, begins 10/24/26, 9:30-11:30 am, $90. Senior: $77. Zhihui Li

This course will provide an overview of Word and Excel basics. In Word, we will learn how to create tables, and about page layout and design. In Excel, we will learn to manipulate and format basic spreadsheets, and how to create workbooks and insert formulas.

4 Mondays, begins 10/19/26, 5:00-7:00 pm, $80. Senior: $70. Kim Campion

For those who know the basics, this course will cover more topics in Word and Excel. In Word, we will practice working in tables, using find and replace, and inserting graphics. In Excel, we will learn more complex formulas, and how to use functions and work with charts.

4 Mondays, begins 11/23/26, 5:00-7:00 pm, $80. Senior: $70. Kim Campion

The human microbiome is the complete collection of microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea—along with their genetic material, that live on and inside the human body. This course will break down the relationship between what we eat, composition of our gut bacteria, and prevention of diet-related diseases.

2 Thursdays, begins 10/22/26, 4:00-6:00 pm, $30. Carolyn Travers, Health Coach

Reiki is a Japanese practice that supports relaxation, stress reduction, and the body's natural healing abilities. This interactive, introductory class will explore the history and principles of Reiki, simple energy awareness exercises, and ways to cultivate presence and balance in daily life. Bring a mat.

3 Wednesdays, begins 10/7/26, 6:00-7:00 pm, $30.  Melissa Lever, Calm Renewal

The lymphatic system is part of our immune system that runs throughout our bodies. This workshop will explore the vital role of the lymphatic system in health, immunity, and recovery. Learn how Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) supports detoxification, reduces swelling, and promotes deep relaxation.

Wednesday, 11/4/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20. Gina Toce, Sparkle Health

Tuning 65 or thinking about retiring and have questions about Medicare?  This class will help you understand the basics of Medicare, how to avoid penalties, and how to select the plan best. You’ll leave with a clear plan for next steps into Medicare. Tim Harrigan is a Medicare Plan Advisor with 25+ years’ experience.

Sec 01: Monday, 10/19/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20.

Sec 02: Tuesday, 11/10/26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20. 

Breath work, yoga postures, core strength and balance; all from a chair. For all levels, we will explore yoga asanas and breathing finding calm and joy. Bring a mat to place under your chair.

6 Fridays, begins 10/16/26, 4:00-5:00 pm, $76. Senior: $66. Deborah Fauth

Gentle yoga flow is great for getting moderate movement and waking up the body, both physically and spiritually. By connecting gentle movements with our breath, energy, and intention, we can increase our mobility, posture, and overall longevity of physical health. Bring a mat, water, and towel.

8 Wednesdays, begins 10/7/26, 6:00-7:00 pm, $96. Senior: $82. Alyssa Badolato

This beginning yoga class supports balance, stability, and alignment. Through breathwork and balance poses, you’ll strengthen and restore while building a stronger mind-body connection. Bring a mat, water, and towel.

6 Saturdays, begins 10/24/26, 9:00 am-10:00 am, $76. Senior: $66. Alyssa Badolato

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. Practicing Tai Chi can improve health and reduce stress. This class will explore various Qi-Gong routines, as well as the Classical Tai Chi short form referred to as the 24 form.

8 Wednesdays, begins 10/7/26, 6:00-7:00 pm, $100. Senior: $75. Greta Nilsen

Join this cardio and strength training workout if you want an effective full body workout. We will focus on strengthening and toning, and pair weights with cardio intervals for a total body burn. Bring a mat and weights.

10 Mondays, begins 10/5/26, 6:00-7:00 pm, $110. Senior: $94. Talia Erinna

This workshop will explore the complex, bidirectional communication between your gut microbiome and central nervous system, often referred to as the "second brain."  We will discuss how diet, stress, and lifestyle choices can impact mental health, mood, and digestion, helping you optimize overall wellness.

2 Thursdays, begins 11/5/26, 4:00-6:00 pm, $30. Carolyn Travers, Health Coach

Unwind your body and mind with this gentle, yet invigorating yoga and stretching class. Combining flowing movements of Vinyasa with the deep relaxation of stretching, you’ll leave you feeling more in tune with your body. Bring a mat and blocks.

8 Mondays, begins 10/5/26, 7:00-7:45 pm, $95. Senior: $81. Talia Erinna