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Beginner Stained Glass (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar May 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn the fundamental techniques of stained glass, including glass cutting, foiling, and soldering. Create your own unique sun catcher, choosing from a variety of patterns, colors, and shapes to take home. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Full Course

Beginning Foxtrot & Waltz Dancing (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Jim Zaccaria

Calendar May 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Have fun learning two of the smoothest dances that travel counterclockwise - Foxtrot & Waltz! Practice maintaining your connection and “frame” while gliding effortlessly across the dance floor, completing underarm turns and other fun moves.

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Loving Animals: Conversations With an Animal Communicator (Online)
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Loving Animals: Conversations With an Animal Communicator (Online)

$19

with Jeannie Lindheim

Do you ever wonder what your animal is thinking and feeling? Are there behavior issues you’re trying to solve? Are you struggling with a pet’s end-of-life decisions? The instructor, a published author and nationwide pet consultant since 2007, shares touching stories and a technique that you can use with your animals.

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

$25

with Corrin Burke

Calendar May 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Taught by a Certified Financial Planner® and the head of Successful Wealth Strategies LLC, this comprehensive class 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!

Suminagashi: Ink Floating on Water (In-Person) Litchfield

$59

with Christina Di Marco

Calendar May 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover the ancient Japanese art of marbling, practiced for over a thousand years. Learn to create intricate designs by floating black and colored inks on water and manipulating them with specialized tools. Once dried, your marbled papers can be used for book covers, artwork, collage, calligraphy, poetry, and more. There is a $5 material fee paid to the instructor on the first day of class.  A supply list will be sent upon registration.

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Beginner Mosaic (In Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar May 12, 2026 at 6 pm

In this 2 evening workshop, students will learn the basic techniques of mosaic design, placement, and composition, as well as grouting and finishing their very own mosaic project. No experience necessary. There is a $15 material fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Full Course

Steps to Retirement/ Retirement Planning Today (In-Person) Watertown

$35

with Jason Castaldi

Calendar May 12, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Prepare for a secure and confident retirement planning with this comprehensive course. It explores key topics, such as the effects of inflation, taxes, investment basics, types of retirement plans, insurance, and estate planning considerations.

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Intro to Portraiture With Shawnalee - Part 2 (In-Person) Watertown ** Date Change **

$85

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar May 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Due to snow cancelations and other postponments, this class will begin on May 12th and will run for only 4 sessions.  May 12, 19, 26, & 6/2.  

Building on the foundation from Part 1, this course allows students to refine their sketching skills and deepen their understanding of facial proportions and expression. Under the guidance of ShawnaLee, a board member of the CT Society of Portrait Artists, students will practice more advanced portrait techniques and complete several sketches. A recommended materials list will be emailed to students before the first class.





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