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Adult Enrichment Courses

Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Beginners Journey (Online)

$45

with Bruce Whittemore

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Explore the simple yet effective modality of tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), for reducing stress and regulating emotions. Explore the history and science of EFT. Discover its benefits for stress reduction and emotional regulation, and gain practical, lifelong techniques to support your well-being.

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Create & Explore: Watercolor Painting (In-Person) Torrington

$45

with Faye Tway-Grant

Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn the art of watercolor painting - no experience or “artist” title required! This course covers the basics of watercolor, giving you the skills to create beautiful artwork you’ll be proud to display or give as a thoughtful gift.

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Intermediate Irish Tin Whistle (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Jean Recchia

Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Play traditional Irish tunes on the tin whistle in this course. Learn to read tin whistle tablature, master fingering techniques, and perform several songs. Prior experience with the instrument is required.

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Voice Over Class (Online)

$25
Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this enlightening webinar, a professional voice coach shows how to use your voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it wrong. This class teaches a unique method to break into this creative, fulfilling, and lucrative industry. Voice-overs are managed on your terms, turf, and time, with minimal overhead. Whether part-time or full-time, this could be the game-changer you seek. You also get to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor. This class is via Zoom; you'll receive a link 24 hours prior.

Beginner Stained Glass (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Mar 10, 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.

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Energy Healing (In-Person) Watertown

$25

with Carmen Byram

Calendar Mar 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Encourage your body’s natural energy balance and practice relaxation and stress reduction. This course is an ideal introduction to Reiki

Full Course

Steps to Retirement (In-Person) Watertown

$35

with Jason Castaldi

Calendar Mar 10, 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 1 (In-Person) Watertown

$125

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar Mar 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

According to American artist John Singer Sargent, “A portrait is a picture in which there is just a tiny little something not quite right about the mouth.” In this course, explore sketching techniques and facial proportions while gaining valuable experience in sketching portraits with ShawnaLee, a board member of the CT Society of Portrait Artists. Students will complete several portrait sketches throughout the course. A recommended materials list will be emailed to students before the first class.

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