Free Demo! Building with Gingerbread: Tips & Tricks
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Just ahead of the first ever Fivesparks Gingerbread Showcase, join us for BUILDING WITH GINGERBREAD: Tips & Tricks
Building with gingerbread doesn’t have to be stressful! Join us for a free demonstration of gingerbread construction tips and tricks from two local bakers with decades of experience.
Instructors Judy Baumhover and Lyn Slade will share with you the disaster-averting tips they’ve learned over the years. From major (start early!) to minor (tweezers are your friend), you’ll leave armed with lots of new techniques to help you avert disaster and enjoy the process.
Get inspiration for designing your entry for the Fivesparks Gingerbread Showcase (December 13 + 14) or come just to sharpen your skills and enjoy the show!
Open to adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult).
Instructors: Judy Baumhover graduated at the top of her class from the Culinary Institute of America’s Baking & Pastry program and embarked upon a career of creating wedding cakes and truffles for private clients as well as various catering companies. Lyn Slade is the former owner of Chef D’jour Ltd. Catering, Charlotte‘s House B&B, and Designs by Lyn Cookie Buffets. Now retired, she continues to bake as a hobby.
These two friends are always happy to share their love and knowledge of the craft of baking. With just a little encouragement, they’ll also tell us some of their always-entertaining near-disaster stories — moments that every baker can relate to!
Saturday, November 15, 1-3pm. This is a FREE event! No need to register.

Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Fall Session
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
This class is now full. If you would like to receive information about the next session, please contact the instructor, Ann Gillespie at agillespieart@gmail.com.
Pastel painting with a focus on local landscape.
Ann will cover the basics of her process along with exploring composition, values, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
Contact agillespieart@gmail.com with questions, to register and for list of supplies. This class is appropriate for adults. $330/participant.

Felt a Fall Scene
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:15 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of needle felting!
Open to Adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult)
Join for one, two or all three classes!
October 15th, 4:15-6:00pm – Felt a Pumpkin Face
October 15th, 6:30-8:15pm – Felt a Cat
November 20th 6:30-8:15pm – Felt a Fall Scene
For more info and to register, please click HERE.

Make a Stained Glass Gingerbread House
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Fivesparks Cove
Make a Stained Glass Gingerbread House!
Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake for the holidays! Each student will receive pre-cut glass pieces to create a gingerbread house with a snowy roof.
Students will foil and solder the individual pieces and the instructor will assist with assembly. Resin and glass candy decorations are provided to decorate the house. All materials provided
The completed project will come with a battery-
operated light stand!
This class is appropriate for adults and kids aged 8 years and older (caregivers are not required to stay).
Sunday, November 23rd. 1:00-3:30pm. $65
To register, please click HERE.
Judy Romatelli is owner of Periwinkle Art & Glassworks, a studio and gift shop located at the Prescott School on Main Street in Groton, MA. Judy is brining her passion and years of knowledge creating stained glass pieces to Fivesparks!

2025 Holiday Artisan Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks
Fivesparks is excited to once again bring this holiday fair to the community, featuring unique handmade gifts by many of our talented friends and neighbors: ornaments, silk scarves, greeting cards, stationery, ceramics, glass and wooden wares, handmade soaps, fiber arts, jewelry, and more. Support local arts and give gifts as individual and unique as your friends and loved ones!
If you are interested in reserving space as a vendor, please follow this link.

Create a 3-D Stained Glass Angel
2025-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Make a 3-D Stained Glass Angel!
Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Each student will receive pre-cut glass pieces in varied colors to create a unique, three-dimensional glass angel with clear or white wings.
Students will foil and solder the individual pieces and the instructor will assist with assembly. All materials provided.
This class is appropriate for adults (18+ years). No prior experience is required.
Sunday, December 7th. 10:00am-12:00pm. $45
To register, please click HERE.
Judy Romatelli is owner of Periwinkle Art & Glassworks, a studio and gift shop located at the Prescott School on Main Street in Groton, MA. Judy is brining her passion and years of knowledge creating stained glass pieces to Fivesparks!

Winter Scene Painting with Wool - Two-Part Class
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Winter Scene Two Part Painting with Wool
Wednesdays December 10th and 17th
6:30-8:00pm
This class is open to adults and teens (13 yrs+) Youth 10-12 years old can join with an adult. $58
In this two part workshop you will learn the art of painting with wool while creating a whimsical winter scene. You’ll go home with a finished piece roughly 8×10″.
Class #1- learn the basics of wet felting while we prepare a fabric base.
Class #2- learn needle felting while we will needle felt on additional details.
For more info or to sign up click HERE.

Felt a Reindeer
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:15 | Fivesparks
Felted Reindeer
Friday, 12/19
6:30-8:15pm
This class is open to adults and teens (13 yrs+). Youth 10-12 years old can join with an adult. $30
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of needle felting while creating an adorable little reindeer. Perfect for the winter season!
For more info or to sign up click HERE:

Felt a Penguin - School Half Day Fun
2026-01-14 12:30 - 14:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
School Half-Day Fun – Felt a Penguin
Wednesday 1/14
12:30-2:00pm
Open to 5th-7th graders
Join Fiber Artist Rachel Benson to learn the basics of needle felting while creating a cute little penguin with earmuffs!
$30 per participant. Please note, last-minute registrations (within 72 hours of the class) will cost $35 per participant.
For more info or to Sign up click HERE.

Artists in Residence (AIR) Program 2026
2026-01-17 - 2026-02-21 | Fivesparks
For what has now become an annual tradition, Fivesparks is thrilled to invite artists into our historic building for 6 weeks of communal creativity for our Artists in Residence (AIR) Program. We also welcome the public to observe, visit and interact with artists while they work.
AIR26 runs from Saturday, January 17 – Saturday, February 21, 2026. The multi-week event will kick off with a reception, open to all on January 17, 2-4pm.
In addition to interaction and observation, all artists will have art to sell, arranged as the Artists in Residence Exhibition.
Stop in often to see what’s happening: Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-4pm and Saturdays 12-4pm

Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Winter Session
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Pastel painting with a focus on local landscape.
Ann will go over the basics of her process along with exploring composition, values, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
Contact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have. This class is appropriate for adults. $330/participant.
This class series is now full. Please contact Ann at the email above to learn about future classes.

School Vacation - Little Pet Shop Felting & Crafting
2026-02-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
FEBRUARY VACATION TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
February 17th and 18th
This is geared towards kids 10+ but adults are welcome to sign up too!
Do you love your pets and crafting? If so this minicamp is perfect for you! Combine your passion for your pets with art making. In this 2-day program you will get to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques. You will learn the basics of needle felting, build with clay and explore mixed media. all while making a variety of cute pets, cats/dogs, turtles, fish, small furry pets and more. And don’t forget their habitats; you will create homes, food, and toys. Leave with your very own tiny pets but without the mess lol :p
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-12:30pm (turtle, hamster, fish)
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1-3pm (Dog + Cat and accessories)
You can join for full days or 1/2 days. $36-$160
For more info and to register, click HERE.

1/2 Day Felting
2026-03-04 12:45 - 14:30, 2026-04-08 12:45 - 14:30, 2026-04-15 12:45 - 14:30 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
1/2 days in Harvard
12:45-2:30
Drop in or join for multiple!
March 4th- Pika in Fivesparks Loft
April 8th- Bunny in Fivesparks Cove
April 15th- Duck in Fivesparks Loft
Open to 5th-8th graders
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a variety of adorable felted projects.
$30 per class or get a reduced rate if you sign up for multiple 1/2 days at once.
For more information or to save your spot click the link below:
https://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15

Evening Felting
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Drop in or Join for multiple!
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Open to adults and teens but kids 8-12 are welcome to join with a parent
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a variety of fun felting projects
3/4 – Painting with Wool- 5×7 Moon scene
4/8- Rabbit with Carrot
4/15- Painting with Wool- 5×7 Flower scene
For more info or to save your spot click the link below:
https://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15

Pastel Painting - Spring Session
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Pastel painting with a focus on local landscapes but you are welcome to explore whatever interests you.
I’ll share my process including exploring composition, values, color and mark-making. I will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
Contact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have.
This class is appropriate for adults. $330/participant.

Birds! Exhibit Event: Needle-Felted Cardinals with Lyn Slade
2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
During this 3 hour workshop, you’ll create a 2-D needle felted “painting” of a beautiful pair of cardinals on a pine branch.. All needle felting materials are included, as well as the use of the instructors tools.
You will leave with the completed art in a 11” x 14” mat ready for framing.
Needle felting is a fast, fun, forgiving medium. Lyn has been teaching and exhibiting for 20 years and will share her knowledge with humor and care. No experience is necessary. This workshop is offered to teens and adults.
To register for Needle-Felted Cardinals, click HERE.
This workshop is being offered as part of the Birds! exhibit on view at Fivesparks from April 18 – May 30, 2026.
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.
