***CHANGE OF DATE, THIS CLASS WILL START ON MARCH 12TH ***

Discover the gentle art of marbling (or Suminagashi in Japanese) in this hands-on course. Marbling is a captivating technique where colorful dyes are floated on a liquid surface, then carefully transferred onto paper or fabric to create unique, organic patterns. This process is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to make beautiful marbled paper for wrapping, bookbinding, or decorative projects. We’ll explore various tools, like combs and brushes, to design stunning effects. Registered students can buy the supply kits available for purchase from the instructor at $35 during class.

Learn the process for requesting academic, housing, and dining accommodations at the college level, taught by a college ADA coordinator and former president of the disability services organization CT-AHEAD. Gain clarity about disability rights laws for the high school vs college level and about professors, housing, dining, service animals, and filing grievances.

Nature is good for you, but did you ever wonder why? In this class you’ll get to explore how the many ways we connect with nature help improve our mental health, how nature is incorporated into therapy, and how you can apply these principles to your everyday life.

This course provides an overview of the basics of grant writing for nonprofits and organizations seeking funding.

This class will show you how to join those fragments of memory into the shape of a story. Students will learn how to write memories into the form of sharable stories. Learn to Write your Memoir in 4 Weeks by Jerry Waxler (ISBN # 978-0977189595) ($12.99 paperback) is recommended

Want to save on your heat and air conditioning bills and take advantage of incentive programs available, but don’t know where to start? Low-E, Argon, Triple Pane, Wood, Vinyl, Composite.  How much should I pay for a good quality window?  Confused?  Don’t be! Come learn from an experienced Master Carpenter. This workshop is a must for anyone thinking aboutHaving windows replaced or replacing windows themselves.

Learn the fundamentals and complexities of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D and more. Taught by trained, experienced and unbiased Counselors from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging.

Learn dance fundamentals and basic steps, along with more advanced techniques, for several popular Social Ballroom Swing dances, including Jitterbug (Jive), Lindy Hop, Hustle, and West Coast Swing! Instructional sheets are provided to help you remember what you’ve learned, plus a potential “field trip” for real-world dance experience.