School Half Day! Come on over to Fivesparks to spend part of your afternoon off from school creating an adorable winter scene comprised of a snowman and winter tree. Rachel Benson will guide you in using wool felting and mixed media techniques to make this project, perfect for the start of winter. This in-person class …
“Bring a brioche, I want to see you paint one; still life is the touchstone of painting.” -Paul Gaugin In this class, we will seek inspiration from everyday objects and exalt them into beautiful artistic expressions. The focus will be on training your eye to compose scenes using shapes, forms and colors. We will develop …
This class provides step-by-step instruction in the fundamentals of watercolor painting. It will focus on introducing watercolor techniques and design concepts and their importance in the development of the individual’s own style. The goal is to enable a beginner to achieve confidence and mastery and to enjoy the process. The student will get individual guidance …
“Drawing is the root of everything, and the time spent on that is actually all profit.” -Vincent van Gogh This class is designed to build confidence in your sketches by focusing on line, shapes, shading, volume, and perception. We will explore different drawing techniques and work with both short and long-timed studies. The goal of …
This will be a 75 minute power vinyasa flow class - an energetic active flow that connects postures and breath. We’ll work on form and balances, and this class is suitable for both beginners and experienced students, as modifications will be given to all students depending on their level. Each class will end with a …
This revolutionary fusion class focuses on strengthening the core muscle groups and improving balance and flexibility through barre* work, floor, and center work. The movements and exercises emphasize safe strength training while combining classical ballet, yoga and pilates techniques. The outcome is a stronger, more flexible you! All levels welcome. Bring: socks, socks with sticky …
In this class, you will create your own felted ornament. Use Rachel Benson's ideas and examples as a guide, or let your imagination run wild to create an adorable ornament to be used as a Holiday decoration, or all-year decor! This in-person class is designed for kids aged 8-12 yrs old. Wednesday 12/8, 4:30-5:45pm.
At the end of this two-part class, you will complete an amazing 'painting' made entirely with wool! Let felting master Rachel Benson guide you in creating this beautiful winter scene using two different wool felting techniques. The first class will be in-person and will be spent using wet-felting techniques to create the background and general …
This class provides step-by-step instruction in the fundamentals of watercolor painting. It will focus on introducing watercolor techniques and design concepts and their importance in the development of the individual’s own style. The goal is to enable a beginner to achieve confidence and mastery and to enjoy the process. The student will get individual guidance …
DID YOU MISS THIS PROGRAM? WATCH THE VIDEO RECORDING HERE. PLEASE NOTE THAT CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS. MASKS MUST BE WORN INDOORS AT ALL TIMES. Artist Linda Hoffman saved an orchard and reshaped her life at Old Frog Pond Farm in Harvard, Massachusetts. When she moved to …
