We are going back to the roots of our pottery traditions! Ever wonder how they used to (and still do!) make such beautiful vessels without a potter’s wheel? Join us for our unique online ceramics class where you will learn a variety of hand building techniques (including coil, slab and pinch/pull) in this four-week, project-based, on-line ceramic class. Projects may include decorative and functional coil pots, bowls, or containers, ocarinas, mugs, vases. 

When the session is complete, we will let you know when you can drop off the pieces you create in this class for bisque firing. To finish your piece, you will be invited to a glazing class when the Center re-opens.

Included in the class fee is 12.5 pounds of clay. Students will need to provide their own tools. If you need to purchase tools, we have some basic kits available for $10. Finally, students will need to supply a piece of heavy canvas, wooden board or drywall at least 18” x 18” to work on, and a rolling pin (or fat dowel).

5 Classes Total: (4) 2-hour classes online, plus one in-person glazing class (Date TBA)

First Friday Open Mic at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts

JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD VIRTUAL OPEN MIC FRIDAY, JUNE 5!
Hosted by singer-songwriter Jack Byrne. 

Singers, players, songwriters, poets, and storytellers are invited to perform. Bring your friends for a fun and relaxed evening of music. All ages welcome.

This June's feature is Terry Kitchen. 

To participate:

1. Request to join our Open Mic Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/644247046027344/

2. Sign-up for your time slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b49a4a62ea4f94-first19

3. Share the link to this page with friends and family, so they can watch or join in!

4. Make sure once you join the group to set your Notifications to see "All Posts". This helps ensure that you are notified when each performer goes live.
 

Each singer gets 10 minutes or 2 songs. Sing from your piano, from your couch, wherever you can!

All are welcome to join the group and enjoy the live music.

Free for all! If you can, please consider making a donation to the HCA Resiliency Fund.

First Friday Open Mic is Sponsored by

Join us online to meet a Disney Princess! The princess will read a short story, sing a song, and lead a simple dance. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite princess, pirate or hero costume. This 30 minute workshop is Free, but requires registration to recieve the Zoom link. A donation is always appreciated.

Do you want to learn how to draw but don't know where to start?  Ready to shut down your computer for a while? Join us for this relaxing free outdoor workshop that will be held in the HCA's amphitheater.  (Rain date will be June 27th). 

Drawing is a skill you can master at any age. Instructor Meredith Fitzgerald will lead this 90 minute workshop to get you started! She will cover basic techniques and help you tune into your observational skills and build up your confidence to explore sketching in your every day life.  Limited to 10 participants. Tables and chairs will be provided and spaced to provide social distancing. Participants will need to bring the following: A sharp pencil (with eraser), a sketch book or some blank pieces of paper and an open mind!

This workshop is free.  Participants are asked to consider a donation to the HCA to help with the ongoing activities and operational support of the HCA. Donations may be made online  HERE

This 5 day morning workshop will allow students to plot out short films and sketches using their iPhone or iPad. Each day will cover different lessons, mapping out individual student home movie ideas, and time for feedback and sharing ideas with other students. Students will send their files to the instructor for editing into a final presentation for each student based on the submitted footage. Topics covered in this workshop will include storyboarding, stop animation, filmmaking transition techniques and more!