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Chell's Charcuterie Class (In-Person) Torrington

$79

with Michelle Richardson

Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This interactive class is an experience that brings people together through the love of food. For the seasoned entertainer or novice, this class will elevate your skills and teach you how to design and present a stunning charcuterie board. You will be guided through the process of creating a salami flower, a kiwi star, a provolone rose, and much more! The fee includes four cheeses, two meats, a selection of dried and fresh fruits, fresh herbs, crackers or flatbread, and a 9” bamboo disposable board. All tools will be provided for use during class (not included for take-home use).

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Sea Glass Wire Wrapping 101 (In-Person) Watertown

$30

with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski

Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn how to wire up anything found on a beach. Choose from beautiful sea glass and colorful allergen-free wire to make two pendant necklaces, perfect for gift giving! Two different wiring techniques will be shown. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

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Amazing Alcohol Inks: Techniques and Play (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Faye Tway-Grant

Calendar Mar 23, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Learn and practice the different ways you can produce art using alcohol inks. Create suncatchers, landscapes, and abstract designs on tile, glass, or canvas. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

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Suminagashi: Ink Floating on Water (In-Person) Falls Village

$59

with Christina Di Marco

Calendar Mar 25, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover the ancient Japanese art of marbling, practiced for over a thousand years. Learn to create intricate designs by floating black and colored inks on water and manipulating them with specialized tools. Once dried, your marbled papers can be used for book covers, artwork, collage, calligraphy, poetry, and more. Bring your own supplies from a list provided in advance, or purchase a full kit from the instructor for $5 at the first class.

Origami for Beginners (In-Person) Litchfield
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Origami for Beginners (In-Person) Litchfield

$45

with David Silver

Calendar Apr 1, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Discover the ancient Japanese art of origami in this engaging course. Learn the fundamentals of paper folding and how to read and interpret origami diagrams, giving you the skills to follow patterns and create a wide variety of designs. A $10 materials fee (cash only) is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Botanical Soy Candle Making (In-Person) Watertown

$29

with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski

Calendar Apr 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Create clean-burning candles using safe, high-quality ingredients in this hands-on class. Choose from over 150 scents, decorative supplies, and labels provided in class. Leave with two finished candles, each burning for over 25 hours in glass vessels. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

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Handcrafted Stained Glass Jewelry (In-Person) Watertown

$25

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Apr 20, 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.

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.

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