PLEASE NOTE THAT CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 3:30PM. Carlene Phillips of Oak Hill Road has published a book titled “A Common History: The Story of Harvard’s Identity.” She has lived in an old house off the Little Common for 46 years, and her …
“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 …
Pastel painting with a general focus on landscape painting. I will demo at the beginning of each class, painting local late/summer and autumn scenes. A variety of topics will be covered including different underpainting techniques and mediums, composition, layering. I will also share ideas about how to create an art practice as well as how …
In this two-part class with Rachel Benson you will get to design your own miniature scene using wool felting and clay sculpture techniques. Create a fantasy world from your imagination or go realistic with a favorite nature scene or landmark. This is the ideal class for someone who likes to use their imagination and get …
Learn the art of wet felting with Rachel Benson while making your own custom napkin rings for Thanksgiving or any family dinner. Great activity for kids and adults. Depending on the size you choose you will likely make 5-7. This in-person class is appropriate for kids 9 yrs. to adults. 11/17, 6-7:45pm. $25.
“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 …
REIMAGINING THE STRING BAND Welcome back Noah y Maurizio, who last performed at Fivesparks in February, 2020. Noah y Maurizio is a Boston-based band that comes out of the vibrant musical environments of the Berklee College of Music and the Acoustic Music Seminar at the Savannah Music Festival. The individual members of the group are …