Frances Dean Wilcox Nolde’s life as “... pioneer pilot, World War II Civil Air Patrol (CAP) commander, winner of an early transcontinental all-women’s air race ...” is recounted by her daughter Francie Nolde. Using images, film, and readings, Francie will describe her mother’s remarkable public achievements and the unseen joys and trials in her personal …

Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder, guitar and/or keyboard.  Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve, generally after 5pm).  These lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments. Careful listening …

All instructor proceeds from these classes will be donated to support the Harvard Historical Society's purchase of the Antique Stove housed at Fivesparks. If you want to try something new or different than American Mahjong, sign up for this series of 4 Taiwan-Mahjong classes. American Mahjong requires players to purchase a play card every year, …

To commemorate the art of writing and thinking about poetry, we're thrilled to offer this 4-part series during April, National Poetry Month!  "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry." - Emily Dickinson Whether you love poetry or hate it, talking about it in …

This full-day workshop focuses on drawing and painting nature subjects using pencils and watercolor paints. You’ll learn how I use a field sketchbook to explore and record my outdoor observations, and I’ll show several watercolor field kits (including a very simple and portable kit for beginners!) Next, we’ll delve into tone  and color. We’ll discuss …