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Adult Enrichment Courses

Horsemanship 101 (In-Person) Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center

$105

with Shepard Meadow Equestrian Center

Calendar Apr 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Experience the world of horses through hands-on learning and mindful interaction. This course covers equine behavior, body language, grooming, and safe handling techniques. By the end, you will be able to safely groom and handle horses, understand non-verbal equine communication, interact mindfully with horses, and gain knowledge of basic horse care.

Boating & Personal Watercraft Safety (Online)

$75

with Glenn Dean

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

This comprehensive certification course equips you with the knowledge and credentials to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft and includes the water ski towing endorsement. Once you complete the course and obtain your certification, it is valid for life!

Become a Social Media Expert (In-Person) Torrington

$35

with Lazar Ivanov

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

***This class will be held 6-7:30 for two weeks not 4 as stated in the catalog***

Start, plan, and develop your online presence! Develop and grow your social media business in this course taught by a small business owner and entrepreneur with a master’s degree. Confidently post, grow your influence, and learn the basics of marketing, advertising, monetization, and account management.

Handcrafted Stained Glass Jewelry (In-Person) Watertown

$25

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Design and create your own wearable art while learning the basic techniques of cutting, foiling, and soldering stained glass. By the end of the class, you’ll have a matching set of earrings and a pendant to take home. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Full Course

Painting Seascapes in Watercolor (In-Person) Litchfield

$65

with Nancy Roman

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Watercolor is a beautiful medium for capturing the subtle colors of sea and sky. In this class, explore techniques for creating washes that bring the seaside to life. Bring a 5x7 reference photo of your choice (a photocopy is fine) or select one from the instructor’s collection. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

Will run

Reiki II Certification (In-Person) Watertown

$55

with Carmen Byram

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

A continuation of Reiki I, this course explores additional symbols and attunements, including distance healing techniques. Prerequisite: Completion and certification of Reiki I.

Will run

ABC Italian: Continuing Your Journey (In-Person) Watertown

$105

with Viktor Isaku

Calendar Apr 22, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This course is a continuation of ABC Italian: An Introduction and requires its completion as a prerequisite. In this course, build on the foundation learned and further develop and practice the Italian language

Introduction to Grant Writing (Online)

$25

with Kellie Markle

Calendar Apr 22, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This course provides an overview of the basics of grant writing for nonprofits and other organizations seeking funding. Learn how to identify potential funding sources, understand key components of a grant proposal, and develop effective strategies for writing compelling narratives and budgets.





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