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Guitar Clinic with Hayes Griffin

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

Halloween Pick-up Band for Winchester's Trunk or Treat

We're looking for woodwind, brass, percussion, ukulele, guitar, bass and other instrumentalists to play spooky themed music to kick off this fun town-wide event. No marching is required - we'll play standing in place. Costumes are welcome. This event takes place in the Jenks Center parking lot, across from Town Hall. We'll meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot for a quick run through rehearsal and play at 10:30 AM. Pick up your music parts in the front office once you've signed up to perform.
Sign up here!
Have Questions? Email us at wcms@winchestermusic.org

Hexbug Mazes

Build a maze for your Hexbug to navigate, maybe challenge your friends to a race, or just see which Hexbug is the most agile. Materials will be supplied. For kids rising into grades 2-5. Registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information.

Holiday Cheeseboard Arranging Workshop

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