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Adult Enrichment Courses

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.

Pressed Flower Bookmark Making (In-Person) Litchfield

$25

with David Silver

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

Explore the art of pressed botanicals in this hands-on class. Create a 6” x 2” bookmark using pressed flowers and foliage, which will be laminated and finished with a colorful tassel. This class will also include a presentation on pressed flower art, covering types of flower presses, varieties of pressed materials, techniques, and a gallery of inspiring artwork. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Students must bring a pair of flat-ended tweezers.

Full Course

More Watercolors of Winter With ShawnaLee (In-Person) Watertown

$125

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar Apr 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Continue exploring watercolor techniques while capturing winter’s subtle beauty as New England transitions into spring. This course offers guided instruction, brief demonstrations, and creative exploration as we paint snow scenes, early iced flowers, berries, and wildlife. Students will complete several studies and finished paintings. A recommended materials list will be emailed to students before the first class.





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