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Chell's Charcuterie Class (In-Person) Torrington
with Michelle Richardson
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
with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski
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
with Faye Tway-Grant
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
with Christina Di Marco
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
with David Silver
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
with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski
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
with Sarah Segovia
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
with Sarah Segovia
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.