Learn to use a pottery wheel! Beginners will learn to wedge clay, form clay on the wheel and basic decorating techniques. Continuing students refine their wheelthrowing skills and expand their knowledge of decorating techniques. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. Taught by Hana Reilly. 5 classes. Includes Open Studio time.

Learn to use a pottery wheel! Beginners will learn to wedge clay, form clay on the wheel and basic decorating techniques. Continuing students refine their wheelthrowing skills and expand their knowledge of decorating techniques. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. Taught by Cheska Kommisar. 5 classes. Includes Open Studio time.

This 8-class vinyasa flow session is open to all levels of experience with the understanding that students work within their comfort level. Classes move at a fluid pace but offer plenty of space for modifications as well as advancements. Expect to leave each class feeling relaxed and refreshed. 7 pm - 8 pm on7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 & 8/29

Instructor: Ashleigh Olson

$80 - 8 class registration (Our best price - $10 per class) / Walk-ins are welcome if there's sufficient room @ $13 a class. 

Yoga mats and blocks are available if a student does not have their own. Please bring a towel and water. 

"Hi! I'm Ashleigh Olson. I grew up here in Hopkinton, graduating HHS in 2006. Yoga has always been a passion of mine, and I have been practicing for 10+ years now. I love it so much that I want to share it with as many people as I can, which is why I decided to become a teacher! I graduated Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200 hour) in May of 2018 from Hot Power Yoga Center in Worcester, MA. I'm always learning and evolving as a teacher, I believe we never stop learning something that we love. One thing I hear constantly after becoming a teacher is "How I wish I could do yoga!" or "I'm just not flexible for yoga!" and I'm here to prove that yoga is for everyone! I teach to all levels, including beginners. I give clear cues and modifications to fit those who are injured and even those who are pregnant. 

I am laid back and calm in my teaching. I will guide you through the flow, and together we will create a little heat in the body. At the end of our practice, I will bring you to savasana which will help you to focus back on your breath. I infuse gentle breathing exercises and mediation to calm our minds and bodies, and hands on assistance if needed to bring you deeper into the pose. Yoga is both mind and body, a work out for both!  I am my true authentic self when I teach. I love to get to know my students and for my students to get to know me. You will be learning from a real person, not a robot and I want my classes to reflect that. We will laugh, and have fun in the process. It makes for a comfortable atmosphere knowing we are all coming to our mats as ourselves.  I look forward to meeting you in my class soon!"

Macro Photography Workshop at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens

Saturday July 20^th 10 am – 2 pm & Monday July 22^nd 6:30 – 8 pm

(2 classes, 5.5 hours) - $70

Instructor – Steve McGrath

Take your Macro Photography from good to great by capturing Flowers at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens. During this workshop you will learn to sharpen your awareness of light on the landscape. If you are an Intermediate to Advanced photographer, looking to fine tune your skills and expand your knowledge of photography, then this course is for you.

This course is ideal for the Photographer with some knowledge of manual camera settings that want to take their abilities to the next level. Join Steve McGrath as he reveals his tips and techniques for taking quality close up as well as Landscape Photography in the Gardens. This course is informative for both Digital and SLS (film) photographer. Bring a camera with macro capabilities and a large memory card. We will discuss how to use wide-angle, normal and telephoto lenses most effectively in the garden to strengthen your composition for maximum impact. You will also learn to use creative white balance and ISO for expanding you images. We will also view our images after an extensive day in the gardens.

The first class will take place at the Botanical Gardens and the 2nd class will be at Hopkinton Center for the Arts where we will share and critique the images taken. 

Please note that participants will need to pay a fee to enter the Botanical Gardens. 

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). Wednesdays - 6 classes (7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 & 9/4). Instructor: Hana Reilly

Learn to use a pottery wheel! Beginners will learn to wedge clay, form clay on the wheel and basic decorating techniques. Continuing students refine their wheelthrowing skills and expand their knowledge of decorating techniques. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. Taught by Hana Reilly. 5 classes. Includes Open Studio time.