Summer 2025

Happy Summer 2025!

As our spring classes come to an end, we thank you for your continued support. Our summer schedule is light, as we know many people will be on vacation and enjoying the warmer weather. 

We are planning to return this Fall with more programs at Staples High School. Please join our mailing list to get the most up-to-date information.

Painting En Plein Air at Sherwood Island
Enjoy painting outside and draw inspiration from your surroundings at Sherwood Island State Park.

Beginning Decorative Painting
This 6 week class is designed for anyone who would enjoy personalizing their home or office with hand-painted decor that brings the personal into their interior.

Expressive Floral Painting

Flowers have been a loved subject for artists for centuries. The subject of florals can tell stories, express emotion, symbolize meaning, depict cultural style and significance.

Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn everything you need to know to play this rummy-style game played with tiles instead of cards,  combining skill, strategy, calculation, and chance.

ASL 1

An introductory course that covers basic grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, conversational phrases, and cultural information related to the Deaf Community.

Parul's Indian Vegetarian Wonders

Parul's Indian Vegetarian Wonders embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Indian cuisine! In this class, you'll learn to master classic vegetarian dishes such as Red Beans Curry, Chickpea Curry, and Saag Paneer.

Happy Hands Pottery for Adults
Discover the joy of clay and pottery painting in this 4-week beginner-friendly program.

Grant Writing

We’ll review the Connecticut Common Grant application form and discuss grant reporting, and you’ll hear expert advice on researching funding opportunities, cultivating contacts, and dealing with rejection.

Follow Up True Beginner - Bridge 2.0
In this new 6 week class, there will be a review of the fundamentals as well as add two new conventions: Negative Doubles and Blackwood. We will also expand the discussion on Defensive Bidding which includes Overcalls and Takeout Doubles.