Prescott Community Center

Discover, Create, and Have Fun with Art! Unleash your creativity as you explore a variety of art techniques and materials! Each session focuses on a different medium—like drawing, watercolor, pastel, or oil—giving you the chance to experiment and express yourself through unique projects. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity! All materials are provided, so come ready to learn, play, and get inspired. August 6th - Exploration of Drawing We’ll do several different drawings, using graphite, charcoal, or ink to draw what we see on the tabletop. Then we’ll experiment with drawing the light with white chalk on dark paper. Van Gogh used the twigs from a grapevine and dipped them in ink to create very expressive marks. Let’s try it! August 13th - World of Watercolor In Western art, the tradition has been to start with a fine pencil outline and fill in the shapes with watercolor. In Eastern art, the tradition has been to create each shape (each petal, each leaf) with one stroke of a bamboo brush. Let’s try both! We’ll alternate painting on our drawings and drawing on our paintings with pen and ink. August 20th - Pastel and Oil Pastel We’ll experiment with two very different types of pastel. First, we’ll use the soft chalky artist pastels to draw on colored paper. Then, on white paper, we’ll work with oil pastels and paint thinner. We’ll explore the solubility of the pastels and the resulting paint-like quality of the medium. August 27th - Water Soluble Oil Paint This paint is similar to traditional oil paints in terms of drying time and consistency. However, this specially formulated oil paint can be thinned with water, and paintbrushes can be easily cleaned with water during painting. As a result, colors tend to stay bright and clean. A specially modified linseed oil will be our medium. It’s fun to explore the possibilities of working with thick brushstrokes on top of a thin underpainting! All materials are provided. 4-Workshops $140 | Material fee $20 Individual Workshops $40 | Material fee $5

Learn the basics of knitting in this fun and welcoming class designed just for beginners! Students will get hands-on experience with essential techniques, including how to cast on stitches and master the basic knit stitch. Once they’ve built confidence with the fundamentals, they'll choose a simple, rewarding project—either a cozy scarf or a mini blanket for a favorite stuffed animal. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity! The instructor will supply the materials for class. Class $120 | Material fee $12 **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this program.**

In this hands-on workshop, kids will create a striking 10x10 canvas painting of a dragon eye. Guided step by step, they'll learn and practice key acrylic techniques—while adding their own unique flair and imaginative details along the way.

Join us for a special cider-tasting experience with Carlson Orchards, celebrating 150 years of cider-making tradition. Discover their rich history of growing premium apples, crafting beloved apple products, and expanding their operation to create fresh, innovative cider flavors. During the event, guests will enjoy a guided tasting of Carlson’s signature ciders. Make it a full evening out by visiting the Carlson Orchards Cider Barn, where you and your friends or family can savor a delicious dinner and drinks before or after the tasting—a perfect way to connect with neighbors and enjoy a taste of local heritage. The Carlson Orchard store closes at 6 pm. Please arrive earlier if you plan to purchase hard cider from the store. For a list of hard ciders and the dinner menu visit https://carlsonorchards.com/taproom/ **This event is for Ages 21+** All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.

This class is for those who want to build strength, especially in their core, glutes, and shoulders. After age 35, we start losing muscle mass which can lead to a host of problems, but the good news is, if you are intentional with your exercise routine, you can build new muscle at any age! In this class, we will use progressive overload (repeating movements with multiple sets) to fatigue our muscles and thus build strength. All exercises are designed to be safe and effective. All abilities are welcome, no previous experience is required. Variations and modifications will always be given to work within your limits while still challenging yourself. Building a strong body helps to prevent injury, lose fat, and create a lifestyle where movement is accessible as we age. **You are required to bring a yoga mat and water.** Here is what they are saying about Emma's Core Strength & Conditioning Class: "Emma is very motivating, always positive!" "Focuses on core, but also works to strengthen the entire body, because it's all connected. I like that the class is designed to become progressively more challenging week by week and, because the majority of the class has been taking the class for several sessions, session by session. Emma always shows modifications for people of all levels. She is a very good teacher." "The exercises (challenging!); the instructor’s enthusiasm & encouragement!" "The class was challenging and fun! I feel stronger since starting. Emma is a wonderful teacher."

If you’ve never run before or need support to get back to it, this program will help you build up to complete the 3.4-mile (5.47 km) Groton Town Forest Trail Race on October 5, 2025. It starts with a series of run/walk intervals to gradually get you moving under pressure-free conditions. Then it focuses on trail running and tries out some of the local Groton trails, including the town forest, where the town forest trail race takes place. There’s no better time to get going than now to enjoy the countless physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Most of all, you would love the fun and the good company! This program is designed for new runners and folks returning from the previous spring session. No running experience is necessary. Cheney Harper is an avid runner and a long-term Squannacook River Runners (SQRR) club member in Groton, MA. The SQRR club organizes and hosts several yearly races, including the Groton Road Race in early May and the Groton Town Forest Trail Races in October. Cheney plans to designate part of the program fee to fund SQRR races. **You are NOT REQUIRED to run in the Groton Town Forest Trail Race. You make take this training program to start running or get back into it.** Reference websites: Squannacook River Runners: https://sqrr.org Groton Road Race: https://grotonroadrace.com Groton Town Forest Trail Races: http://www.grotontftr.freeservers.com

Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing in this fun, hands-on clay art class! In this imaginative program, kids will explore the endless possibilities of clay—shaping, sculpting, and bringing their own unique creations to life. From fantastical creatures to everyday objects, young artists will be guided through techniques while being encouraged to dream big and express themselves through this tactile, 3D medium. No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for making! Class $30 | Materials fee $5 **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this program.**