Classes for all ages; activities primarily related to schools; events by educational institutions to further their mission
Create your own Dichroic fused glass pendants or magnets with colorful pre-cut glass in this easy, fun class! The instructor, Deenie Pacik Giuliano, MFA, will bring the pieces back to her studio for firing. Attendees will be able to pick up their finished pieces at the Library.…Learn More
Looking for an alternative to conventional burial? Green burial -- also known as natural or eco-friendly burial -- offers a simple, sustainable way to return to the earth with minimal environmental impact. Learn what green burial is, the benefits, cemetery options, and costs.
Nobechi Creative is proud to work in partnership with the Griffin Museum of Photography on a specially curated trip featuring four UNESCO World Heritage locations and events in one journey, and one of the most respected and decorated photographers of our lifetimes, the incomparable, legendaryJane Evelyn Atwood. The trip has been meticulously laid out by George Nobechi, featuring some of the very best locations, crafts and events that the Hokuriku Region of Japan has to offer. The journey is a glimpse into true Japan and features some of the most amazing sights, sounds, smells and tastes from
Right Hand Mechanics: Guitar Clinic with Hayes Griffin
This 90-minute workshop is for any guitarist who wants to gain better control and fluency in flat-pick playing. Guest clinician Hayes Griffin will help participants to:
• Better control your picking hand
• Gain control when playing awkward string skips
• Gain fluidity at a variety of tempos
• Build techniques for better tone
• Learn how to practice to affirm good picking technique
Open to intermediate and advanced guitar players ages 13+. Please bring your guitar and a flat pick!
Free for WCMS students; $15 for the general public
Have you wanted to improve your ability to play solos quickly and smoothly on the guitar? 90-minute session at Winchester Community Music School, guitar faculty member Aiden Schnell will teach participants the basics of playing over simple chord changes using chord shapes and the pentatonic scale. Open to all guitar players ages 12+ with at least three years of lessons. Free for WCMS students; $15 for the general public; advance registration required. Call 781-721-2950 or visit www.winchestermusic.org. 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester.
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of cheese tasting, grazing board arranging, and festive beverages on the farm with a special Holiday Cheeseboard Arranging Workshop led by Life.Love.Cheese.
We’ll be sampling four delicious American artisanal cheeses, paired with a festive holiday drink. Then, we’ll guide you through arranging a 9-inch grazing board using those cheeses and a variety of holiday-themed accompaniments. Whether you’re looking to perfect your holiday hosting skills or simply enjoy a cozy evening of culinary creativity, this workshop is the perfect way to start the season
This year, get ready to rewind the clock and relive the rad vibes of the 1990’s at our semi-formal homecoming dance! Slip on your DocMarten’s, dust off the scrunchies, and join us for a night filled with nostalgic fun and great music, all the while supporting our mission of enriching educational opportunities within Winchester Public Schools! We have decided to change it up this year, hosting our event in the Winchester Town Hall, the original location of semi-formal dances back in WFEE’s earliest days, and can’t wait to share in this special evening with you all.
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Calling all young professionals, recent college grads, and stay at home parents (just to name a few!) for a group dedicated to reading and discussing buzz worthy and scintillating books! This month's book is. .. My Lady Jane by Cynthia HandCheck it out from the library (book club books are on display in the Adult Reference Room) or download the ebook at digital.
