This workshop is being rescheduled due to ongoing construction work in the building. Mask-making is a cultural tradition that dates back to prehistoric times. In tribal rituals, some still practiced to this day, masks serve a particular purpose and were created with intention and spiritual significance. In Venice, masks were used to conceal one's identity …
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS PROGRAM, AS WE ARE AT CAPACITY FOR THE GROUP. PLEASE EMAIL ADMIN@FIVESPARKS.ORG IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST. - Facilitators: Ann Gillespie (agillespieart@gmail.com) and Judy Warner (awarner@charter.net). Enjoy the rewarding experience of creating art out-of-doors in Harvard! This group will meet weekly for six weeks …
Neurographic Art is a meditative drawing technique created in Russia in 2015 that taps into one’s subconscious and relaxes the mind. In this workshop we will be focusing on the basic techniques and the meditative qualities of the practice. Each participant will leave the session with two drawings of their own in addition to learning …
Join new Fivesparks instructor Michele Vitti in this feel-good class series! In this introductory session we will be exploring mindfulness, using both meditation and visual art exercises as a vehicle for practicing present moment attention, an awareness that is open, curious, and non-judgmental. There are many overlaps between the practices of mindfulness meditation and the …
**Eco Art in photo by Andy Goldworthy In this 2-hour workshop, we will be meeting on a forest trail. We will spend the first hour mindfully walking through our surroundings, taking in sights, smells and sounds. On our journey, we will be collecting objects from nature that are interesting, useful or just plain beautiful, while …
In this one-day workshop, Carolyn Letvin will teach the process of making and enhancing prints made from real fish. Originating in Japan during the mid-1800s, the process was used by fishermen to record their catches for accuracy when selling the fish. It subsequently became a popular nature printmaking art form of its own. Using both …
Neurographic Art is a meditative drawing technique created in Russia in 2015 that taps into one’s subconscious and relaxes the mind. In this workshop we will be focusing on the basic techniques and the meditative qualities of the practice. Each participant will leave the session with two drawings of their own in addition to learning …
Join Rachel Benson for one or both 1/2 days in Harvard this October! You'll learn the basics of needle-felting and have a great time creating some fun Fall-themed wool art! Two school half-days, 1:45-3pm Wednesday 10/18 create a cute pair of pumpkins, Tuesday 10/31 create an adorable felted ghost. These classes are appropriate for 5th-7th …
Just in time to get into the Fall spirit! In this class you will create a needle-felted pumpkin and a set of three wet-felted acorns. If you want to create more at home you can purchase extra supplies to bring home! Adults and teens and younger kids (8-12 yrs) can attend with an adult. Wednesday …
Join new Fivesparks instructor Michele Vitti in this feel-good class series! In this introductory session we will be exploring mindfulness, using both meditation and visual art exercises as a vehicle for practicing present moment attention, an awareness that is open, curious, and non-judgmental. There are many overlaps between the practices of mindfulness meditation and the …
