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SPRING 2021 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Register at https://prescottscc.org/shop/ or Click the links below YOUNG ADULTS & FAMILY Figure Drawing Prescott Chess Club Classes/Fee: 6/$120 Classes/Fee: 8/$60 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 6 Mondays, Mar 15 - Apr 19, 4:30 - 6:30 PM 8 Thursdays, Apr 1 - May 20, 4:00 - 5:30 PM Instructor: Karina Kadiyska Instructor: Michael David This class will lay a solid foundation for drawing a After-school chess lessons and competitive play for human figure, introducing the basic human anatomy, ages 12-16. Discounts available for siblings. proportions, shape, and movement of the major body masses, as well as techniques to improve Money Smart observation skills. Ages: 16+ Classes/Fee: 1/$10 Dates/Times: Sculpting Adventures with 1 Wednesday, Apr 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Nature's Materials Instructor: Allison MIgrants Classes/Fee: 5/$100 A financial management workshop for young adults Dates/Times: ages 13 - 18. 5 Mondays, Apr 26 - May 24, 4:30- 6:00 PM Instructor: Karina Kadiyska Beginning Acoustic Guitar Students will embark on weekly adventures, making Classes/Fee: 4/$45 sculptures outdoors from materials found in nature, Dates/Times: such as twigs, leaves, mud, and rocks. Ages: 14-18 4 Tuesdays, Apr 27 - May 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Instructor: Steve Brunelle Photography Lecture Series An introduction to guitar including playing Classes/Fee: 5/$100, 1/$25 techniques, learning basic chords, finger positioning, Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM and learning to play several songs. Ages 12-24. Seeing Like a Photographer: Mar 16 Sunrise/Sunset Photography: Mar 23 Landscape Photography: Mar 30 Nature Walks Architecture Photography: Apr 13 Classes/Fee: 2/$20 Portrait Photography: Apr 20 Dates/Times: Instructor: Nick DePasquale Saturday, Mar 27, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Ages 6+ Enjoy one or more two-hour photography lectures on Saturday, May 1, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Ages 6+ Architecture, Landscape, Portrait, Sunrise/Sunset, Instructor: Russ Murray and Seeing Like A Photographer. Ages 14+ Family-friendly nature walks to see whatever nature has to offer. Adobe Lightroom Classic For Turtle Field Walk Photographers Classes/Fee: 1/$20 Classes/Fee: 2/$125 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 1 Saturday, May 8, 2:00 - 5:00 PM 2 Saturdays, Mar 13 - Mar 20, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Instructor: Julie Lisk Instructor: Nick DePasquale A guided field walk for adults and children to observe Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom Classic to and discuss Groton's seven species of turtles. organize, manage, edit, print, and share photographs. Ages 18+ WORKSHOPS Flavors of Mexico Purple Wand Workshop Classes/Fee: 1/$25 Classes/Fee: 6/$145 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: Sunday, Mar 7, 5:30 - 7:30 PM 6 Saturdays, Mar 6 - Apr 17, 10:30-11:45 AM (no Instructor: Chef Chris Frothingham class 4/3) Watch Chef Chris Frothingham prepare "La Ultima Instructor: Stephanie Beach Cena," an authentic Mexican menu. Children ages 8 to 12 will learn tricks from a professional magician, improve interpersonal skills and gain access to an online magic vault. THE ARTS Topics in African Art Making a Documentary Classes/Fee: 5/$65 Classes/Fee: 1/$20 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 5 Wednesdays, Mar 10 - Apr 7, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Sunday, Apr 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean M. Borgatti, Ph.D. Instructor: Liz Canner Five-lecture series on African arts from the Middle A documentary filmmaker discusses the skills and Ages to the present. challenges of her investigative projects. The Kimono in Print: A Private Curated Tour at the Worcester The Music of Neil Young Classes/Fee: 3/$45 Museum of Art Dates/Times: Classes/Fee: 1/$15 3 Thursdays, May 6 - May 20, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Dates/Times: Instructor: Steve Brunelle Friday, Mar 26, 10:30- 11:30 AM Listen to and discuss the music of Neil Young from Instructor: WAM Curator the ’60s to today. The kimono as a major source of inspiration and experimentation in Japanese print culture. Basic Oil and Acrylic Painting Drawing with Colored and Pastel Classes/Fee: 8/$240 Pencils Dates/Times: Classes/Fee: 8/$240 8 Tuesdays, Mar 2 - Apr 20, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Dates/Times: 8 Tuesdays, May 4 - Jun 22, 2:00 - 5:00 PM 8 Thursdays, Mar 4 - Apr 22, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Instructor:Jill M Pottle 8 Thursdays, May 6 - Jun 24, 2:00 - 5:00 PM The basic skills and techniques to paint in either oils Instructor:Jill M Pottle or acrylics. For beginning or returning painters. The techniques of drawing in a variety of colorful mediums. Basic drawing experience required. Figure Drawing Drawing Basics Classes/Fee: 6/$120 Classes/Fee: 8/$240 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 6 Mondays, Mar 15 - Apr 19, 4:30 - 6:30 PM 8 Wednesdays, Mar 3 - Apr 21, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Instructor: Karina Kadiyska 8 Wednesdays, May 5 - Jun 23, 2:00 - 5:00 PM This class will lay a solid foundation for drawing a Instructor:Jill M Pottle human figure, introducing the basic human anatomy, The basic concepts of drawing using a variety of proportions, shape, and movement of the major body materials. masses, as well as techniques to improve observation skills. Adobe Lightroom Classic For Photography Lecture Series Photographers Classes/Fee: 5/$100, 1/$25 Classes/Fee: 2/$125 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 5 Tuesdays, Mar 16 - Apr 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM 2 Saturdays, Mar 13 - Mar 20, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Seeing Like a Photographer: Mar 16 Instructor: Nick DePasquale Sunrise/Sunset Photography: Mar 23 Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom Classic to Landscape Photography: Mar 30 organize, manage, edit, print, and share Architecture Photography: Apr 13 photographs. Ages 18+ Portrait Photography: Apr 20 Instructor: Nick DePasquale Enjoy one or more two-hour photography lectures on Smartphone Photography Architecture, Landscape, Portrait, Sunrise/Sunset, Classes/Fee: 1/$20 and Seeing Like A Photographer. Ages 14+ Dates/Times: 1 Sunday, Apr 18, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Instructor: Ryan Murphy How to use your phone's settings and editing resources to take great photos. LIFELONG LEARNING Beginning Italian Conversational Italian Classes/Fee: 8/$160 Classes/Fee: 8/$160 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 8 Thursdays, Mar 4 - Apr 22, 12:00 - 1:30 PM 8 Thursdays, Mar 4 - Apr 22, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Instructor: Francesca Bellini Instructor: Francesca Bellini Learn the basics of the Italian language -- reading, Conversational practice for students who already writing, speaking, and listening -- in a friendly and have at least an advanced beginner level of the fun environment. Italian language. Chess Lessons for Beginners Chess for Novices Classes/Fee: 6/$75 Classes/Fee: 2/$35 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 6 Mondays, Mar 29 - May 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM 2 Mondays, Mar 15 - Mar 22, 7:00 - 8:15 PM Instructor: Michael David Instructor: Michael David This class is for individuals who have played chess A thorough introduction for individuals new to chess. and know the fundamentals and want to make their game much more competitive. How Did We Get Here? Love It or Leave It! Smart Home Challenges and Opportunities in Renovation Today's Real Estate Market Classes/Fee: 1/$25 Classes/Fee: 1/$20 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 1 Tuesdays, Mar 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM 1 Thursday, Apr 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Instructor: Ursula Flury 1 Wednesday, Apr 28, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Minimize drama and maximize success if you are Instructor: Patricia Upton and Cheryl King thinking of selling your home in the current market. Professional advice for renovating your home whether you plan to stay or sell. Writing: A Place to Begin I Hear America Singing through Classes/Fee: 6/$50 Poetry Dates/Times: Classes/Fee: 4/$50 6 Thursdays, Mar 18 - Apr 22, 9:00 - 11:00 AM Dates/Times: Instructor: Niki Rockwell 4 Wednesdays, May 5 - May 26, 7:00 - 8:30 PM This is a safe, non-judgmental, and online space for Instructor: Mary Jennings both beginning and experienced writers. Write to Read American poets who since the Civil War have prompts and read work created in class. best captured the spirit of our country from Walt Whitman to Inauguration star Amanda Gorman. Play Bridge Learn Bridge Classes/Fee: 6/$110 Classes/Fee: 8/$145 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 6 Mondays, Mar 22 - May 3, 1:30 - 3:30 PM 8 Tuesdays, Apr 6 - Jun 1, 9:30 - 11:30 AM (No class Apr 19) (No class Apr 20) Instructor: Elizabeth Gompels Instructor: Elizabeth Gompels A six-week series for those who have completed An introduction to playing the card game called Learn Bridge or any introductory course. Bridge. Fire, Ice, and Beauty: A Geologic At Home With Nature: Designing History of Massachusetts Your Landscape Classes/Fee: 4/$50 Classes/Fee: 2/$40 Dates/Times: Dates/Times: 4 Tuesdays, Apr 6 - Apr 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM 2 Saturdays, Mar 27 & Apr 10, 10:00 - 12:00 PM Instructor: Jim Frey Instructor: Toby Wolf A study of the geological forces that have made Explore ways to create year-round beauty, welcome Massachusetts and the region what it is today. birds and pollinators, and make your landscape a more enjoyable part of your home. Pollinator Series What Is Ethical Meat Classes/Fee: 2/$40 Consumption? Classes/Fee: 1/$20 Part 1: Save the Pollinators. Save Dates/Times: the Planet! 1 Thursday, Apr 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Classes/Fee: 1/$25 Instructor: Charmaine Lau Dates/Times: An examination and discussion of how to make our 1 Saturday, Apr 17, 9:00 - 11:00 AM consumption of meat ethical and sustainable.