February Vacation Felting Marathon
2025-02-17 11:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Crafting on School Half Days
2025-03-05 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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.

Painting with Wool - Spring!
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

Summer Felting Mini-Series: Little Petshop!
2025-08-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

Felt a Dragon or Dinosaur!
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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

Snapology: School Half Day - Monster Mania
2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Get your scare on with Snapology’s Monster Mania Workshop!
Come over to Fivesparks on the October 8th school half-day! Students will create their own Jack O’Lanterns as well as haunted scenes that will engage student’s creativity and problem solving as they work with increasingly difficult and complex challenges. Students not only learn about the origins of scary myths, but they will use their knowledge for their builds thereby confronting what lurks in the night!
This workshops is appropriate for kids aged 5-12 years. 1:00-4:00pm, $60/registrant
Click HERE to register for Monster Mania with Snapology of Harvard, MA
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Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun, hands-on activities to teach science, technology, engineering, art and math. While children are exploring robotics, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun!
Fivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies. So much so, they want to share them! You will find Snapology of Harvard, MA programs at Fivesparks, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/
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Felt a Cat
2025-10-15 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.

Snapology: Animation Studio Class Series
2025-11-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Animation Studio with Snapology (Ages 6-14):
In Snapology’s Animation Studio, students will create fantastic movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams under guided instruction to make a digital movie using stop motion techniques. Teams will go through the entire movie making process, from plot and character planning to editing. The best part is, their video will be uploaded to Snapology’s YouTube channel, so they can show friends and family their very own video!
Students will gain hands-on experience with computer-based movie-making software, learning to create, edit, and add sounds and music while becoming comfortable navigating computer menus and applications. They will also develop original stories and characters through guided instruction in story and character development, skills that not only enhance their films but also strengthen their storytelling abilities in the classroom. Just like professional filmmakers, students practice teamwork by collaborating on group planning, sharing ideas, and respecting their partners’ contributions to bring their creative visions to life.
Four Saturdays in November (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd). 10:30am-12:00pm
$150 per participant
To register for this class series, please click HERE.
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Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun, hands-on activities to teach science, technology, engineering, art and math. While children are exploring robotics, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun!
Fivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies. So much so, they want to share them! You will find Snapology of Harvard, MA programs at Fivesparks, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/
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Snapology: Real World Robotics
2025-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Real World Robotics!
Snapology’s Real World Robotics program introduces students to the exciting, real-life applications of robotics while helping them build teamwork, problem-solving, and coding skills. Working in small groups, children design and program robots that use sensors, motors, gears, and other mechanical elements to complete fun challenges. Along the way, they learn to follow instructions, debug code, and think creatively as they bring their robots to life. With hands-on projects that highlight how robots help humans in everyday life—and even in space exploration—this program makes learning programming, engineering, and collaboration both fun and rewarding.
This workshops is appropriate for kids aged 7-14 years. 9:00am-3:00pm, $110/registrant
Click HERE to register for Real World Robotics with Snapology of Harvard, MA
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Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun, hands-on activities to teach science, technology, engineering, art and math. While children are exploring robotics, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun!
Fivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies. So much so, they want to share them! You will find Snapology of Harvard, MA programs at Fivesparks, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/
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