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The Venus Cycle: Sky Map for Personal Transformation (In-Person) Watertown
with Sharon Fortier

The Venus Cycle invites you to explore an ancient celestial rhythm that supports deep personal growth and healing. Rooted in the astronomical movements of Venus and inspired by the timeless myth of Inanna’s descent, this cycle offers a unique path to connect with the cosmic flow and your transformation
Watercolors of Autumn (In-Person) Watertown
with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

***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.
Learn to Speak Italian: Intermediate Level (Online)
with Fabiana Papleoni

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
with Sarah Segovia

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.
Irish Seisiun (In-Person) Torrington
with Jean Recchia

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 Digital Photography (In-Person) Torrington
with Charles Unitas

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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Pressed Flower Bookmark (In-Person) Litchfield
with David Silver

This course features pressed botanical material. Participants will create their own 6” x 2” bookmark using this material. The bookmarks will be laminated, and a colorful tassel will be added. A presentation on pressed flower art, including types of flower presses, types of pressed material, techniques, and a gallery of pressed artwork, will also be shown. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Students must also bring their pair of flat-ended tweezers
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Over (Online)
with Voice Coaches

Have you ever wondered how to get started in the world of voiceovers, whether as a part-time or full-time endeavor or as a source of supplemental or retirement income? Then, this course is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches' main studios, where we regularly produce voice-over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and more. From audiobooks, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much, much more! Today’s voiceover field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skills in a whole new way. The course includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-on-one voice range and quality assessment with our instructor.
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