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Adult Enrichment Courses

Intermediate Irish Tin Whistle (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Jean Recchia

Calendar Mar 2, 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.

German for Beginners (Online)

$105

with Leila Lee

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This introductory course focuses on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German. Through interactive instruction, develop essential vocabulary, key grammatical concepts, and accurate pronunciation to communicate in everyday situations. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand basic texts and will have a solid foundation for continued German language study. Students are encouraged to purchase the textbook Treffpunkt Deutsch als Zweitsprache für Alltag und Beruf (Kursbuch/Übungsbuch) or Meeting Point: German as Second Language for Everyday Life and Work available on Amazon.

Beginner Stained Glass (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Mar 3, 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 $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Full Course

Misadventures in Natural History (Online)

$25

with Rebecca Ann Lexa

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Our understanding of nature has evolved in surprising ways. Explore the fascinating, beneficial, and sometimes downright wacky methods humans have used to classify the animals and plants that share our natural world.

The Art of Fly-Tying (In-Person) Torrington

$85

with Doug McDevitt

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Master fly-tying skills and advanced techniques for creating streamers, dry flies, nymphs, and more. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)

$75

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In just a few hours, learn the fundamentals of guitar playing and set the stage for years of musical enjoyment. This crash course covers basic chords and teaches you how to play along with your favorite songs right from the start.

ABC Italian (In-Person) Watertown

$105

with Viktor Isaku

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

Start speaking Italian with confidence! An introduction to basic Italian vocabulary and present tense sentence structure, designed for travelers. Learn useful words and common phrases for asking questions, exchanging pleasantries, dining out, navigating directions, and handling a variety of tourist situations.

Will run

Beginning Social Ballroom: Swing Styles (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Jim Zaccaria

Calendar Mar 4, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Explore dance fundamentals, master basic steps, and discover how to incorporate popular swing styles, such as the Charleston, Balboa, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Hustle, and West Coast Swing, into your swing dancing.





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