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Watercolors of Autumn (In-Person) Watertown

$105

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar Oct 28, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

***NO CLASS 11/11***

Learn how to paint the vibrant and nuanced colors of autumn in New England. Skills covered in this course include watercolor techniques, sketching tips, and color mixing. Create a painting of your favorite autumn landscape or foliage study. The instructor will provide a supply list before the first class.

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Learn to Speak Italian: Intermediate Level (Online)

$65

with Fabiana Papleoni

Calendar Oct 30, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Taught by a graduate of the University of Parma (Italy), grow your confidence in understanding and speaking Italian through a mix of listening, reading, and writing activities. The instructor will email a PDF binder to the students that she has designed and made, in which they can follow all the PowerPoint slides of the lessons with the grammar, glossary, and activities. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class

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Moravian Star Design for Beginners (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Nov 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

In this beginner course, learn the basic techniques of cutting, grinding, foiling, and assembling a beautiful 3D-stained glass hanging star. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Full Course

Irish Seisiun (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Jean Recchia

Calendar Nov 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Participants learn some typical seisiun tunes. All instruments are welcome, tin whistle, flute, etc. Students must already know how to play their instrument.

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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (Online)

$65

with Robin Adams

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This beginner-level course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful tool for creating dynamic and visually engaging presentations. Participants will learn how to navigate the PowerPoint interface, design effective slides, insert and format text and images, and more. Basic computer skills and Microsoft PowerPoint are required for this class.

Introduction to Basic Banking (Online)

$55

with Marta Carey

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Taught by the President of the Center for Financial Training, this course provides an overview and history of the banking system. Learn how the Federal Reserve System is structured, the "two types of money," how interest is calculated, and more!

Introduction to Digital Photography (In-Person) Torrington

$105

with Charles Unitas

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This course will introduce you to your DSLR or mirrorless digital camera, its settings, and how to properly use it to get consistently better images with stronger compositions. In this course taught by a certified professional photographer, graphic designer, and illustrator, learn the "exposure triangle", recognize and fix difficult lighting situations, and discover the basics of good composition. Registered students must bring their digital cameras (cell phones are not permitted).

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Planning Today for a Financially Successful Tomorrow (In-Person) Litchfield

$25

with Corrin Burke

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Taught by a Certified Financial Planner® and the head of Successful Wealth Strategies LLC, this comprehensive course is designed to help you take control of your financial future through mindful planning. Find out what success means for each person, discover the power of visualization, complete a dream goal purpose worksheet and more!





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