This class is for novice and beginner tappers with one year or less class/training experience. Focus of each tap class is to improve the student’s sound clarity, rhythm and musicality, timing and phrasing. This class is more loosely based on needs of individual students and as a fun exercise!

This class is for intermediate/advanced tappers. Focus of each tap class is to improve the student’s sound clarity, rhythm and musicality, timing and phrasing. This class is more loosely based on needs of individual students and as a fun exercise! Instructor: Alyssa Surrette. 10 classes

This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn to use a pottery wheel. Continuing students refine their wheelthrowing skills and expand their knowledge of decorating techniques. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. (Adult classes include open studio time). Tuesdays - 6 classes

This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn to use a pottery wheel. Continuing students refine their wheelthrowing skills and expand their knowledge of decorating techniques. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. (Adult classes include open studio time). Taught by Hana Reilly. Tuesdays - 6 classes

For adult dancers and non-dancers alike. Stretch and strengthen, have fun, and channel your inner dancer with this class created by Cathy Fallon. Cathy, a former Principal ballet dancer, is Pilates Mat certified, holds a B.S in Kinesthetic Education and Dance, and is an AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique mind/body awareness technique. Let Cathy guide you to increased core strength, proper alignment, and ease of movement. Explore in a safe judgment free studio!

This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn to use a pottery wheel. Continuing students refine their wheelthrowing skills and expand their knowledge of decorating techniques. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. (Adult classes include open studio time).  Fridays 9:30 AM    12:30 PM. Please note on early release days in Hopkinton Schools may result in a start time of 9 am for this class. 

This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn to use a pottery wheel and/or handbuild with clay. Beginners will receive an introduction to ceramics, forming pieces on the wheel and learning basic handbuilding techniques. Continuing students will refine and expand their knowledge of form, function and design. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. (Adult classes include open studio time).

Instructor Marion Buricatu will guide you to create your choice of an oil or acrylic painting that you will be proud of. You will gain methodoligical painting techniques and get increasingly comfortable with them as you steadily and patiently work through your paintings. A materials list will be provided to students. The class meets Mondays for a total of 5 classes.

Improv for Everyone! (One Night Workshop)

Whether you're an extrovert who loves to be the life of any party or an introvert who cringes at the very thought of standing up in front of others, improv is for EVERYONE! 

Why do Improv? You get to make mistakes, relieve stress and most importantly because it's fun! You'll laugh a lot - we promise! This one-night workshop will cover short-form improv basics in a comfortable, supportive setting. Beginners to Advanced - all are encouraged to come have a blast with us!

The 90 minute workshop will be followed by an Improv Jam session (Experienced improv students may just attend the Jam session). 

Thursday November 21st from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (immediately followed by a Jam session that will go 30-60 minutes)

Instructor: Barbara Kessler

Workshop & Jam: $30 - Registration required.

Jam only @ 8:30 pm: $10 - paid at the door. No registration required

Many of the most successful people fall short of their full potential simply because they haven’t fully developed an understanding of their own presence.  Our presence allows us to connect, influence, and communicate with clarity and credibility to those around us - our friends, business associates, employees, team members and more importantly those you wish to influence. When you interact with others, they form an opinion of you within seconds and make decisions based on their perception of who you are and what you stand for.

It is well documented that people with a strong personal presence or ‘charisma’ (as it is often labelled), are much more likely to be offered career opportunities than people who lack or hide their charismatic qualities. Work with Kelly Grill to fully understand your own personal "presence" or how others see you in order to fully maximize your ability to be effective in the workplace, at your volunteer position, board seat or in your relationships.  Whether you give presentations on a regular basis, speak in public or work with a team, this workshop can meet you where you are at and give you the tools and confidence to improve your effectiveness. 

This powerful workshop is a guided journey of self-discovery to understand the unique skills you bring to both your working and personal life and how to harness those skills to create a strong and memorable ‘Personal Presence’.The workshop will include individual reflection, vocal and physical exercises to strengthen effectiveness and improve clarity and acting techniques you can use in every day conversation. 

Do you want to learn oil or acrylic painting in an upbeat and encouraging environment? Instructor Marion Buricatu will guide you to create your choice of an oil or acrylic painting that you will be proud of. You will gain methodical painting techniques and get increasingly comfortable with them as you steadily and patiently work through your paintings. A materials list will be provided to students. The class meets Mondays - 6 classes. Come discover your inner artist!

The first step in effective communication is becoming aware of and releasing habitual tensions in the voice and body. Designed for actors, performers and public speakers, this class will introduce the tools for developing a free and open speaking voice. Starting with breath, alignment and movement exercises, we will move into language using Shakespeare’s verse. Whether you are interested in learning how to create a more embodied character onstage or feel more at ease speaking in front of an audience, this course will explore relaxation, presence and inspiration from the inside out. Please bring a notebook or journal and come prepared to move with loose comfortable clothing. For teens and adults

Four sessions - Mondays 7-8:30 pm

Instructor: Karin Trachtenberg

Karin Trachtenberg has over 30 years of experience in the theater as an actor, director, teacher, producer and arts administrator. She holds a masters degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University and attended drama school in London. Karin has taught theater and arts education at Clark University, Lesley University’s Creative Arts in Education Program, Pine Manor College and The Schauspiel Gemainschaft in Zurich Switzerland. She has performed at various theater venues throughout the Boston area including Zeitgeist Stage, Roxbury Rep, Newton Nomadic, Newton Theater Company, 4th Wall Stage, Stageloft Rep, Fort Point Theater Channel, Marblehead Little Theatre and Open Theatre Project. She is currently enrolled in the Master Teacher certification program with legendary voice and Shakespeare coach Patsy Rodenburg.

Do you want to learn oil or acrylic painting in an upbeat and encouraging environment? Instructor Marion Buricatu will guide you to create your choice of an oil or acrylic painting that you will be proud of. You will gain methodical painting techniques and get increasingly comfortable with them as you steadily and patiently work through your paintings. A materials list will be provided to students. The class meets Mondays - 6 classes. Come discover your inner artist!