Felted Reindeer
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Cove
Just in time for the Winter Holidays, join fiber artist Rachel Benson to create a festive reindeer! What a great piece to add to your Holiday decorating. Step-by-step guidance and all materials included.
This class is great for adults as well as independent kids 10+yrs.
Thursday 12/19
6:00-7:45pm

Crafting on School Half Days
2025-02-05 13:15 - 14:45, 2025-03-05 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove
Hey kids! Join Rachel Benson for some fun felting and crafting fun on two school half days!
You can come for one or both classes on February 5th and March 5th – 1:15-2:45pm.
February 5th – Hedgehog and Bowls
March 5th – Design Your Own Pocket Creatures & Accessories
$29 for one class/$54 for both classes
These sessions are perfect for 5th to 7th-graders.
Register here.

Kid's Make a Valentine Drop-In!
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
It’s the season for Love!
Bring the kiddos over to Fivesprks from 10am-12noon on Saturday, February 8th to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit! We’ll have basic craft supplies available for the kids to create some of their own Valentine cards for family and friends.
Caretakers, please plan to stay and supervise your tots. Thank you!
This is a FREE event.

POSTPONED: Nature Journaling Workshop with AIR Artist Ann Marie Hershberger
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2025.
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, February 15, 10am-12pm. Stay after the workshop is over to hear Ann Marie discuss her passion for Plein Air during our Plein Air Panel Discussion (12:15-1:30pm).

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.

February Vacation Felting Marathon
2025-02-17 11:00 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join felting phenom Rachel Benson for a full day of felting fun!
Monday, February 17th, 11am-8pm!! You can join for one, a few or all sessions.
11:15am-1pm – Sea Turtle
1:30-3:15pm – Jellyfish
4:00-5:45pm – Sloth
6:15 – 8:00pm – Capybara
These classes are for anyone 10yrs to adult. Prior felting experience will be helpful, but is not necessary.
1 session: $33
2 sessions: $62
3 sessions: $90
All four sessions: $115
Register here.

AIR: Easy Peasy Water-Mixable Oil Landscape Workshop
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Find out how easy and fun using water-mixable oil paints can be!
In this hand’s-on workshop taught by AIR artists Suzan Osborn, you will magically transform horizontal stripes of beautiful colors into an imaginary landscape. Absolutely NO experience required! This is a fun and easy project with amazing results, and appropriate for anyone 14+ years old. This workshop is part of our annual Artists in Residence Program.
Saturday, February 22, 2025.
1:00-2:00pm
All materials included. $5 registration to reserve your spot, space is limited.

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.

Painting with Wool - Spring!
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:45 | Fivesparks Cove
Learn the art of needle felting or perfect your skills in this ‘Painting with Wool’ workshop with Rachel Benson. You’ll go home with an uplifting and colorful landscape!
This workshop is great for adults and teens. Kids 8-12 years are also welcome with an adult companion.
Wednesday, March 5th. 6:00-7:45pm. $28.
Register here.

Village Nursery School Children's Art Show
2025-03-18 10:00 - 2025-03-21 16:00 | Fivesparks
Fivesparks is proud to collaborate with Harvard’s Village Nursery School to help them present their annual Children’s Art Show.
If you visit Fivesparks during the week of March 18-21, 2025, you’ll delight in the creations of some of the littlest artists, in addition to our formal art exhibition on display.
The Village Nursery School is a non-profit, private school for toddler and preschool aged children from Harvard and surrounding communities. Learn more about the school at villagenurseryschool.org.
There are special viewing hours specifically for Village Nursery School families after Fivesparks regular open hours.

9th Annual Bloom N Art Show
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks
Bloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday, March 29th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 30th from 12-4pm.
In the tradition of many prestigious museums, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.
In partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 9th annual Bloom N Art show.
Free and open to the public, this event highlights artwork created by Bromfield students paired with members of the Garden Club, who interpret the artwork in amazing, beautiful, creative and unique floral arrangements.
This is a true multi-generational, community-wide event!

School Half Day Felting - Spring Duck
2025-04-02 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
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
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00, 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:

School Half Day Felting - Spring Bunny
2025-04-09 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove

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.

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.

Books & Beads Workshops for Kids at HES
2025-06-04 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-06-11 15:45 - 16:45 | Hildreth Elementary School, 27 Mass Ave, Har vard, MA, 01451, United States
Kids can join HES Kindergarten teacher Allison White for some after school fun to wind down the school year.
Two sessions of books and crafts on Wednesday June 4 and June 11, 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm.
Ms. White will begin each session by reading an early childhood read-aloud book. The second half of the sessions will allow children to create various items using a wide range of materials. Projects may include bracelets, keychains, friendship bracelets or a surprise item!
These sessions are appropriate for kids in grades K-2 and will be held at the Hildreth Elementary School right after school dismissal.
Cost: $30 for two sessions plus $10 materials fee (total $40).
To register, click HERE.

The Art of Felting - Painting with Wool/Rabbit Scene
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
The Art of Felting Using 2D and 3D Techniques
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of wool felting. You can join for one or both classes.
In class one you will learn how to ‘paint’ with wool to create a 2D scene of rabbits dancing around a fire. In class
two, you will learn how to sculpt with wool creating a whimsical 3D mushroom house. All materials provided!
Ages: Teens and adults (kids 9-12 are welcome to join with an adult)
Cost: $28 for one class or $56 for both classes
June 12th: Painting with Wool (Rabbit Scene)
June 26th: Felt a 3D Mushroom House
Click here to sign up:

The Art of Felting - 3D Mushroom House
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove

Summer Felting Mini-Series: Little Petshop!
2025-08-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Summer Felting Mini Series: Little Petshop!
August 6th & 7th
For kids rising 5th-8th grades
Do you love pets and crafting? If so, this mini series is perfect for you! Combine your passion for your pets with art-making. In this two-day class you will get to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques. You will learn the basics of needle felting, you will build with clay and you will 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!
10am-12:30pm both days (turtle, hamster, fish)
1-3pm both days (Dog/Cat and accessories)
You can join for both full days or both 1/2 days. If you want to join for just one of the two days reach out and well see what we can do! $75 – $150 depending on the time registered for.
To register, click here.

Evening Felting - Turtle
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Evening Felting with Rachel
Back-to-back, two project options on August 6th & 7th
6:30-8pm
Adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult)
Wednesday 8/6 – Turtle
Thursday 8/7 – Painting with Wool, Under the Sea (5×7)
$28 for one class, or $50 for both.
Prior experience not required!
To sign up click here:

Evening Felting - Painting with Wool, Under the Sea
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove

Felt a Dragon or Dinosaur!
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Felt a Dinosaur OR Dragon
Two sessions – Mondays August 11th & 18th
6:30-8:00pm
This class is appropriate for adults and kids 11 years old and up.
In this two-part class you will learn the art of needle felting while creating an adorable Dinosaur or dragon in the colors of your choosing.
For more info and to register, click here.

Evening Felting - Seagull
2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Evening Felting with Rachel
Back-to-back, two project options on August 19th & 20th
6:30-8pm
Adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult)
Wednesday 8/19 – Seagull
Thursday 8/20 – Unicorn
$30 for one class, or $55 for both.
Experience suggested but not required.
To sign up click here:

Felt a Ghost
2025-10-08 12:45 - 14:30 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson after school on Harvard 1/2 days to learn the art of needle felting!
Open to grades 5th-8th
Join for one, two or all three classes.
School Half Day: 12:45-2:30pm
October 8th – Felt a Ghost
November 13th – Felt an Owl
November 20th – Felt a Snowman
For more info and to register, click HERE
