School Vacation - Little Pet Shop Felting & Crafting
2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Winter Session
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.

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, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-20 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.

The Drawing Room - May
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Cove
The Drawing Room – May:
An open drawing studio with artist guidance
The Drawing Room offers a welcoming space for focused drawing, creative exploration, and artistic community, led by artist and teacher Mara Levin. These open studio sessions invite artists to work at their own pace, with guidance available whenever it’s helpful. Drawing on decades of experience, Mara offers demonstrations, support, and practical insights that help artists find their creative rhythm. Sessions conclude with an optional informal sharing time for feedback or conversation about their work. All levels are welcome.
You may bring work in progress or start something new. Please bring your own references (photographic or real-life objects), drawing tools, and supplies. Feel free to bring a beverage in a no-spill travel mug.
What Would You Like to Work On?
Here are some ideas:
* Subjects from nature, real or imaginary
* Comics
* Portraits
* Abstract art
* Anything that sparks your creativity
Drawing Mediums
All drawing mediums are welcome. (Please bring solvent-free materials suitable for a shared indoor studio space.) Examples include graphite pencil or stick (dry or water-soluble), colored pencil (dry or water-soluble), charcoal, Conté crayon, pastel pencil, watercolor, gouache, and pen or brush with ink.
Supplies
You may bring supplies you already have or purchase new ones. Please bring appropriate paper for your chosen medium(s).
For your convenience, I have created a web page with recommended drawing supplies—including both basic materials and optional extras—with clearly marked affiliate links for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, Conté crayon, gray marker, and watercolor:
https://www.maralevinfineart.com/page/38107/art-class-supplies
Meets weekly on Fridays 10:00am – 12:30pm: 5/01/2026, 5/08/2026, 5/22/2026, 5/29/2026.
$100 for 4 session series.
Questions: info@maralevin.com
Click HERE to register for The Drawing Room

Celebrating Summer's Abundance: Illuminated Labyrinth Walk & Meditation Tool Creation
2026-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 | MA
“Celebrating Summer’s Abundance” is a one-time event that involves walking an illuminated labyrinth path accompanied by meditative music (in The Loft), followed by the opportunity to create a handheld labyrinth path meditation tool (in The Cove). Materials are included in the $25 event fee. Minors are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Participants will be encouraged to call to mind a form of abundance that brings them great joy in Summer as they walk the path. The craft will involve painting a square canvas with acrylic paints, then gluing on the path with a choice of thread, ribbon, gemstones, seeds, faux moss, etc.

The Drawing Room - June
2026-06-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Cove
The Drawing Room – June:
An open drawing studio with artist guidance
The Drawing Room offers a welcoming space for focused drawing, creative exploration, and artistic community, led by artist and teacher Mara Levin. These open studio sessions invite artists to work at their own pace, with guidance available whenever it’s helpful. Drawing on decades of experience, Mara offers demonstrations, support, and practical insights that help artists find their creative rhythm. Sessions conclude with an optional informal sharing time for feedback or conversation about their work. All levels are welcome.
You may bring work in progress or start something new. Please bring your own references (photographic or real-life objects), drawing tools, and supplies. Feel free to bring a beverage in a no-spill travel mug.
What Would You Like to Work On?
Here are some ideas:
* Subjects from nature, real or imaginary
* Comics
* Portraits
* Abstract art
* Anything that sparks your creativity
Drawing Mediums
All drawing mediums are welcome. (Please bring solvent-free materials suitable for a shared indoor studio space.) Examples include graphite pencil or stick (dry or water-soluble), colored pencil (dry or water-soluble), charcoal, Conté crayon, pastel pencil, watercolor, gouache, and pen or brush with ink.
Supplies
You may bring supplies you already have or purchase new ones. Please bring appropriate paper for your chosen medium(s).
For your convenience, I have created a web page with recommended drawing supplies—including both basic materials and optional extras—with clearly marked affiliate links for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, Conté crayon, gray marker, and watercolor:
https://www.maralevinfineart.com/page/38107/art-class-supplies
Meets weekly on Fridays 10:00am – 12:30pm: 6/05/2026, 6/12/2026, 6/19/2026, 6/26/2026.
$100 for 4 session series.
Questions: info@maralevin.com
Image displayed: Ribbon Drawing
Click HERE to register for The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room - July
2026-07-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks The Cove, 7 Fairbank St., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
The Drawing Room – July:
An open drawing studio with artist guidance
The Drawing Room offers a welcoming space for focused drawing, creative exploration, and artistic community, led by artist and teacher Mara Levin. These open studio sessions invite artists to work at their own pace, with guidance available whenever it’s helpful. Drawing on decades of experience, Mara offers demonstrations, support, and practical insights that help artists find their creative rhythm. Sessions conclude with an optional informal sharing time for feedback or conversation about their work. All levels are welcome.
You may bring work in progress or start something new. Please bring your own references (photographic or real-life objects), drawing tools, and supplies. Feel free to bring a beverage in a no-spill travel mug.
What Would You Like to Work On?
Here are some ideas:
* Subjects from nature, real or imaginary
* Comics
* Portraits
* Abstract art
* Anything that sparks your creativity
Drawing Mediums
All drawing mediums are welcome. (Please bring solvent-free materials suitable for a shared indoor studio space.) Examples include graphite pencil or stick (dry or water-soluble), colored pencil (dry or water-soluble), charcoal, Conté crayon, pastel pencil, watercolor, gouache, and pen or brush with ink.
Supplies
You may bring supplies you already have or purchase new ones. Please bring appropriate paper for your chosen medium(s).
For your convenience, I have created a web page with recommended drawing supplies—including both basic materials and optional extras—with clearly marked affiliate links for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, Conté crayon, gray marker, and watercolor:
https://www.maralevinfineart.com/page/38107/art-class-supplies
Meets weekly on Fridays 10:00am – 12:30pm: 7/10/2026, 7/17/2026, 7/24/2026, 7/31/2026.
$100 for 4 session series.
Questions: info@maralevin.com
Drawing displayed: Portrait on Vellum
Click HERE to register for The Drawing Room
