Writing & Illustrating a Picture Book

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: This course, taught by two writer/illustrators, will show how to create a children’s picture book. Students will learn how to incorporate text and sequential images to create a mock-up or “book dummy” presentable to a publisher. Student may use the media of their choice whether traditional or digital. All levels are welcome--beginners to […]

$495

SPRING ADULTS: Stained Glass

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: In a relaxed atmosphere, learn the Tiffany copper foil method and create a stained glass panel about 1 square foot in size. Put your creativity to the test and develop your design ideas with quick sketches and then into a full scale “cartoon.” Next, bring your drawing to life with shapes, colors and […]

$455

Club Rhythms

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Get your groove on in this introductory dance fitness class designed to increase your heart rate and your happiness! Rooted in house-based rhythms and movements, this class will inspire you to move and to keep moving in a fun, open and inclusive environment set to a variety of club-based rhythms. Beginning with dynamic […]

$120

Learn Machine Sewing

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Do you have a sewing machine in your attic or basement that you never took out of the box? Learn to thread it, use it, and create pillows, curtains, even clothing. Please note: Suitable for beginners and intermediate; bring your own machine and a list of supplies will be given in first class. […]

$300

Mushroom Log Craft

The Nature Connection 80 Beharrell Street, Suite D, Concord, United States

Enjoy a nature craft night with your neighbors! We'll provide the supplies and lead you through the steps to make a mushroom log craft.

$7 – $30

Branch Into Spring

Copper Penny Flowers 9 Independence Ct, Concord, MA, United States

Join us to experience creating a spring-themed arrangement mixing flowering branches and flowers and greenery with design ideas from a professional. Take the wonder of spring home in a vase!

$125

Intro to Improv

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce people to the world of improvisation. Students will be lead through a series of games and exercises that focus on living in the moment and celebrating creative silliness. Matt Fear has been involved with improv since 1994, in various capacities. Before joining Kismet, he worked full-time with […]

$265

Planting & Growing Culinary Herbs

The Nature Connection 80 Beharrell Street, Suite D, Concord, United States

Are you interested in growing an herb garden this spring to fuel all your culinary adventures but aren’t sure where to begin? Here’s your opportunity to sign up for a one-hour workshop to get started. This workshop offers an introduction, tips and growing information for herbs like mint, lavender, basil, thyme, sage, and parsley. We’ll […]

$7 – $20

Barefoot Books Annual Community Conference

Barefoot Books 23 Bradford Street 2nd Floor, Concord, MA, United States

Barefoot Books is delighted to welcome parents/caregivers, educators and book lovers (ages 12+) to attend our annual Community Conference on Saturday, May 4th at our colorful West Concord community space , or online via Zoom. Enjoy an inspiring day of thought-provoking, fun panel discussions led by children's literature & mental health experts that dive deep into the power […]

May Nature Journal Night

The Nature Connection 80 Beharrell Street, Suite D, Concord, United States

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for Nature Journal Night! Keeping a seasonal nature journal offers a way to practice your nature-noticing skills and allow the earth to remind you of the resiliency of life. Our goal is to help you experience the sense of wellbeing that can come through deepening your […]

$7 – $20