School Half Day Felting - Spring Bunny
2025-04-09 13:15 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Cove
Come to Fivesparks on some school half days to create some adorable Spring critters! Come to one, two, or all three sessions.
Wednesday 4/2- Spring Duck
Wednesday 4/9 – Spring Bunny
Wednesday 5/16- Spring Otter
1:15-2:45pm
$29 for 1 class, $54 for 2 or $78 for all 3.
This class is for 5th-7th graders
To sign up click here:

Painting with Wool - Monet-Inspired Waterlilies
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Join Rachel at Fivesparks to learn the art of painting with wool. In this two-part class you will learn the art of painting with wool, using both wet felting and needle felting techniques. In class one, we will wet-felt a painterly wool base. In class two, we will needle-felt details on top of our bases. You will be guided step-by-step to create a scene similar to the one pictured. All levels welcome and all materials provided!
Two-Part Painting with Wool (Waterlilies)
Wednesday 4/2 & Wednesday 4/9
6:30-8pm
Open to adults and teens, $55 for the two-part class.
To Sign up click here:

Nature Journaling Workshop with AIR Artist Ann Marie Hershberger
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
The workshop is full/registrations are closed. If you would like to attend this workshop at a later date, email us at admin@fivesparks.org. Thanks!
This workshop was originally scheduled as part of the annual Artists in Residence Program.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get hands-on creative with one of our AIR artists. Ann Marie will guide you through her method of nature journaling. This type of journaling has multiple benefits including appreciation for nature, improving/increasing observation/sketching skills, general enjoyment and reducing anxiety.
Delve into some basic sketching techniques and color application that can be applied to observations on your next hike, trip, or view from your own your backyard
Materials are FREE! A registration fee of $5 is required to hold your spot, as space is limited. This workshop is open to those 15yrs+.
Saturday, March 8, 10am-12pm.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Pastel Painting - Spring Session
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
This session will cover landscape and general pastel painting techniques.
Ann will cover topics of composition, color and mark-making in this session. Each class will start with a demo followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. If you are new to pastels this class will also cover all the basics to get you started with exploring this diverse medium.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
$300.
Six Wednesdays, March 26 – May 7, 2025 (no class on 4/23)
10:00am-12:30pm
Contact Ann to register and for a supply list and with any questions you have.

email: agillespieart@gmail.com anngillespieart.com

Free Poetry Reading - Special Art Exhibit Event
2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Free Poetry Reading
Come to Fivesparks to enjoy listening to area poets read works that are inspired by the artwork of Mardie Luppold on display as part of her exhibit Archetypes: Making the Invisible, Visible.
Feel free to stop in between 2:00-4:00pm and experience this interplay between spoken word and visual art. Participating poets are Jim Laughlin, Daniel Junkins, Tom Laughlin and Sarah Laughlin.
– Tom Laughlin – Professor at Middlesex Community College in Lowell and Bedford.
– Jim Laughlin – Leadership Consultant and poet; taught at Virginia Tech; studied with Donald Junkins at UMass Amherst.
– Daniel Junkins – Leukemia Survivor/Consultant and poet; studied at UMass. Amherst.
– Sarah Laughlin – Restorative Clinician/ Social Service Expert
This is a free event, donations are always welcome.

Portrait Session with Mardie Luppold
2025-04-24 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-30 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-01 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-07 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:30 and 1 more date | Fivesparks
Exhibiting artist Mardie Luppold will draw your portrait!
Come and visit Mardie’s varied collection of work, ranging from delicate portraits to mysterious Kachinas. You can make an appointment with Mardie on Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 12noon-2:30pm to have your own portrait drawn in pencil! Mardie’s portraits are both abstract and realistic, each containing an element of pristine clarity and focus.
Fee of $175 per portrait, of which a portion will be donated by Mardie to Fivesparks to help us continue our mission of bringing wonderful art and cultural experiences to our community.
Portraits may be drawn in real time, or via a photograph, to be determined between you and Mardie. If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, send an email to admin@fivesparks.org. Sessions can be scheduled on Wednesdays or Thursdays, April 24 – May 22, 2025.

Chat with Mardie
2025-04-24 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-01 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Fivesparks
Exhibiting artist Mardie Luppold will be at Fivesparks on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout her exhibit to talk with visitors.
She welcomes your insights, questions, curiosities and reactions to her varied works on display as part of her current show Archetypes: Making the Invisible, Visible.
Mardie has a lifetime of fascinating experiences that translate into her work. You will gain a wealth of understanding by talking with her.
Stop in on Wednesdays of Thursdays between 12:00-2:30pm, through the end of the exhibit, May 24, 2025.

Chat with Mardie
2025-04-30 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-07 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:30 | Fivesparks
Exhibiting artist Mardie Luppold will be at Fivesparks on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout her exhibit to talk with visitors.
She welcomes your insights, questions, curiosities and reactions to her varied works on display as part of her current show Archetypes: Making the Invisible, Visible.
Mardie has a lifetime of fascinating experiences that translate into her work. You will gain a wealth of understanding by talking with her.
Stop in on Wednesdays or Thursdays between 12:00-2:30pm, through the end of the exhibit, May 24, 2025.

School Half Day Felting - Spring Otter
2025-05-16 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove
Come to Fivesparks on some school half days to create some adorable Spring critters! Come to one, two, or all three sessions.
Wednesday 4/2- Spring Duck
Wednesday 4/9 – Spring Bunny
Friday 5/16- Spring Otter
1:15-2:45pm
$29 for 1 class, $54 for 2 or $78 for all 3.
This class is for 5th-7th graders
To sign up click here:

Evening Felting - Otter
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Felted Otter
Friday 5/16
5:30-7pm, $28
Open to teens and adults but kids 10+ can attend with a parent.Join Rachel at Fivesparks to learn the basics of felting. In this class you will learn needle felting while creating an adorable Otter!
To Sign up click the link here.

Creating Luminous Portraits on Toned Paper
2025-05-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Unlock the timeless art of portrait drawing! In this six-hour (over 2 days) workshop, you will explore classical drawing techniques that bring character and life to your subjects, while the beautiful toned paper will enhance the depth and realism of your work.
Learn a range of shading techniques and a time-saving method for capturing accurate proportions—skills you can apply to future projects.
A Workshop Kit is included! Each kit contains:
General’s Charcoal and Conté Crayon white pencils
Kneaded Eraser
Blending Stump
Westcott Flexible Clear Ruler
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser
Sandpaper Pencil Sharpener Pad
1-Inch soft mop brush
Please Bring:
Strathmore Toned Paper Pad, 11 x 14: https://amzn.to/3CsqeqG
Drawing Tote Board for Artists with Clips, Rubber Bands, 14 x 18 (or larger): https://amzn.to/4ftQmzU
A few pencils (H, HB, 2B, or 3B): https://amzn.to/4egEPTD
Knife or sharpener
Optional: table top or floor easel
Two dates: Friday 5/23 and Friday 5/30, 9am-12pm.
$100 per participant. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE.
