Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder, guitar and/or keyboard. Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve, generally after 5pm). These lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments. Careful listening …
Come on over to Fivesparks on your school early-release afternoon for some felting fun creating a handsome little duck! When: Wednesday April 3rd What Time: 1:45-3pm Who: Kids, ages 9-15 $28 To sign up click here:
Learn the craft of wool needle-felting while creating irresistible baby owls in a nest! When: Wednesday April 3rd What Time: 6:30-8pm Who: Adults and kids 11+ (8-10 can join with an adult) $27 To sign up click here:
To commemorate the art of writing and thinking about poetry, we're thrilled to offer this 4-part series during April, National Poetry Month! "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry." - Emily Dickinson Whether you love poetry or hate it, talking about it in …
On View: April 6 - May 25 Public Reception: Sunday, April 14, from 3-5pm Barry Van Dusen is an internationally recognized artist living in central Massachusetts. Barry has illustrated many publications for the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and his bird illustrations have appeared in books published by the American Birding Association, HarperCollins, Princeton University Press and …
Barbara Weiss performs her "senior, senior recital" and shares her joy of music with the community, fulfilling a personal goal she set for herself. The event's program includes: Mozart: Fantasia in C minor, K. 475 Debussy: from Preludes, Book 2 No. 3 (“La Puerta del Vino”) No. 5 (“Bruyères”) No. 6 (“Générale Lavine – eccentric”) …
Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder, guitar and/or keyboard. Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve, generally after 5pm). These lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments. Careful listening …
All instructor proceeds from these classes will be donated to support the Harvard Historical Society's purchase of the Antique Stove housed at Fivesparks. If you want to try something new or different than American Mahjong, sign up for this series of 4 Taiwan-Mahjong classes. American Mahjong requires players to purchase a play card every year, …
To commemorate the art of writing and thinking about poetry, we're thrilled to offer this 4-part series during April, National Poetry Month! "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry." - Emily Dickinson Whether you love poetry or hate it, talking about it in …
Musician and director of Climate Stories Project Jason Davis will present his work with climate narrative music, which features the recorded voices of people from around the world speaking about their personal responses to the climate crisis. In addition to discussing the music in the context of climate storytelling and artistic responses to climate change, …
Public Reception: Natural Inspirations - Paintings by Barry Van Dusen SUNDAY, April 14, 2024. 3-5pm This exhibition showcases watercolor paintings of New England birds, wildflowers, insects and other animals by Barry Van Dusen. You'll find New England landscapes here too, and a special group of paintings from his travels around the world. Some of these …
All instructor proceeds from these classes will be donated to support the Harvard Historical Society's purchase of the Antique Stove housed at Fivesparks. If you want to try something new or different than American Mahjong, sign up for this series of 4 Taiwan-Mahjong classes. American Mahjong requires players to purchase a play card every year, …
If you're looking for some adorable and creative fun activities to do during April Vacation, this is it! Immerse yourself in an 'Under the Sea' theme! You can come for two half days, or two full days (with a lunch break). If only one day is desired, contact Rachel for details. Wednesday & Thursday, April …
If you're looking for some adorable and creative fun activities to do during April Vacation, this is it! Immerse yourself in an 'Under the Sea' theme! You can come for two half days, or two full days (with a lunch break). If only one day is desired, contact Rachel for details. Wednesday & Thursday, April …
Begin drawing or increase your knowledge and skills at your own pace. Instruction will be available as desired. We will cover basic shapes, light, shadows, and shading. For beginners, Mara will set up some basic shapes and a simple still life, and be available to demonstrate as needed. Intermediate and advanced students may bring ongoing …
To commemorate the art of writing and thinking about poetry, we're thrilled to offer this 4-part series during April, National Poetry Month! "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry." - Emily Dickinson Whether you love poetry or hate it, talking about it in …
Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life, touring with and singing in his family band from age four, Luke took up the fiddle at seven. Over the course of the next few years, he won the National Fiddle Contest (in Weiser, Idaho) six times in his respective age categories. His …
Frances Dean Wilcox Nolde’s life as “... pioneer pilot, World War II Civil Air Patrol (CAP) commander, winner of an early transcontinental all-women’s air race ...” is recounted by her daughter Francie Nolde. Using images, film, and readings, Francie will describe her mother’s remarkable public achievements and the unseen joys and trials in her personal …
Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder, guitar and/or keyboard. Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve, generally after 5pm). These lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments. Careful listening …
All instructor proceeds from these classes will be donated to support the Harvard Historical Society's purchase of the Antique Stove housed at Fivesparks. If you want to try something new or different than American Mahjong, sign up for this series of 4 Taiwan-Mahjong classes. American Mahjong requires players to purchase a play card every year, …
To commemorate the art of writing and thinking about poetry, we're thrilled to offer this 4-part series during April, National Poetry Month! "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry." - Emily Dickinson Whether you love poetry or hate it, talking about it in …
This full-day workshop focuses on drawing and painting nature subjects using pencils and watercolor paints. You’ll learn how I use a field sketchbook to explore and record my outdoor observations, and I’ll show several watercolor field kits (including a very simple and portable kit for beginners!) Next, we’ll delve into tone and color. We’ll discuss …
Neurographic Art, or what we call Creative Meditations is a drawing technique created in Russia in 2015 that taps into one’s subconscious and relaxes the mind. In this workshop we will be focusing on the basic techniques and the meditative qualities of the practice. Each participant will leave the session with two drawings of their …
Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder, guitar and/or keyboard. Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve, generally after 5pm). These lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments. Careful listening …
All instructor proceeds from these classes will be donated to support the Harvard Historical Society's purchase of the Antique Stove housed at Fivesparks. If you want to try something new or different than American Mahjong, sign up for this series of 4 Taiwan-Mahjong classes. American Mahjong requires players to purchase a play card every year, …
School Early Release Day! Felted Panda Wednesday 5/1 1:45-3:15pm Ages: 9-15 $28.50 To register, or for more information click this link.
Painting with Wool - Purple Sunset Wednesday May 1st 6:30-8pm Ages: Adults and kids 11+ Join Rachel Benson at Fivesparks to learn the art of painting with wool. She will guide you through the chosen landscape, but you are welcome to add details to make it your own. All material provided! $30 For more information …
This three-hour workshop will cover the process of making monotypes by using litho pencils and Caran d'Ache water-soluble crayons on plexiglass and printing them onto paper - no press needed! Anyone who can make a mark can use this technique. It is also a perfect way for artists who are focused on drawing to become …