Prescott Community Center

Patrick Gendron, a certified Archery instructor, will teach the proper archery range procedures, safety, and how to shoot a bow and arrow through a step-by-step approach in a fun and safe environment.

Join us for five weeks this winter as we travel through the ocean of creativity using a variety of materials and subjects. Dip a stick into black walnut ink and draw what you see across the table. Paint on your charcoal drawing with oil paint, and draw on your watercolor painting with pastels. We’ll use graphite, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, oil paint, a combination of these, and more. Composition, perspective, color harmony, brush stroke, and inspiration are the stars that will guide us. This class is about experimentation! The instructor will provide the class materials. Class $150 | Material fee $20 Please call the office to register if you have missed the program start date. 978-877-6933 Here is what they are saying about Heather's Art Classes: "The instructor is talented and lovely." "Heather is a great and experienced teacher. Through her gentle manner, she guides students with step-by-step instructions, shows them how the lights, architecture, and colors are integrated into the painting, and encourages them to explore and expand new ideas. As a beginner at pastel and oil painting, I feel free to learn and explore in every class. She is the reason that my painting has improved so much. She inspires me!" "Loved Heathers class, she has a great demeanor not intimidating, have her do more night ones for those of us working during the day."

Calling all makers! Bring your craft — knitting, painting, embroidery, jewelry, papercrafts, or whatever you love — and spend time creating with others. This is your time to relax, connect, and be inspired. Come craft, chat, and have fun! There is no instructor for this Open Studio Program.

Join the experts from Rainbows End Apiary for a buzzing adventure into the world of honey bees! Discover the fascinating biology of honey bees and the art of beekeeping in this hands-on, educational experience. You’ll learn about hive structure, bee behavior, and the crucial role bees play in pollination and food production. Explore the health benefits of honey and pollen, peek inside a real hive, and try your hand with beekeeping tools. You'll also have the chance to shop a full selection of sweet treats and local products—and of course, taste test six varieties of delicious local honey and snacks made with honey as a natural sugar substitute! **Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.**

This class is designed for beginners with no prior ballet experience, introducing the student to the fundamentals of ballet technique. The class will be structured in a traditional format, beginning with barre work, followed by center work, and concluding with a stretching session. The emphasis will be on learning a ballet class structure, achieving correct body alignment, utilizing efficient body mechanics, developing good musicality, and exploring qualities and dynamics to progress toward a comprehensive understanding of ballet technique and expressiveness. Students will be guided to work safely and intelligently in pursuit of their physical potential. Students are required to bring a yoga mat (for stretching) and ballet shoes. Shoe recommendations are provided in the confirmation email.

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this beginner class. No experience necessary. This course will focus on getting comfortable with watercolor techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of color mixing, value, composition and use of materials and tools will be covered. Through guided instruction and a step by step guided demonstration process, together we’ll paint simple landscape subjects. This will allow you to learn this wonderful medium in a fun and supportive environment. A material list will be supplied prior to the start of class. Materials are not included in the course registration fee. Here's what they are saying about Beth's Beginner Watercolor Painting Class: "Beth was a great teacher! I felt as though I learned a lot from her." "The instructor. So helpful and observant. Constant instruction always there to help." "Beth was very supportive and encouraging. Her progression of skills was great for a beginner. I appreciated that she gave suggestions for things to work on outside of class." "The class size was small enough that everyone was able to get adequate instruction and ask questions. I am so satisfied with the class I took I have registered for the following class." "Small class. Beth is very knowledgeable and her directions were easy to follow." "Beth did a wonderful job demonstrating the water color basics I wanted in a beginning class! She was so patient and encouraging to all the class and very helpful giving tips to everyone as we worked on our various paintings and skills. It was a fun group of ladies also." "Very friendly instructor and classmates. Also instructor was supportive and encouraging to everyone." "Beth is very patient and thoughtful. She works to ensure all students are successful and that they enjoy the class!" "She really makes this art form accessible to beginners yet never simplifies to the point of boring. Very enjoyable!" "Easy to follow. Enjoyed the comradery with both students and instructor." "Beth is a natural. I have some special needs and she accommodated them. I never felt rushed. She was understanding of my need to ask for repeating questions. I completed 3 passable paintings with her direction and critique." "Beth was a wonderful instructor! Our beginner watercolor class was welcoming, fun, and easy to follow. Beth provided excellent guidance with step by step instructions allowing us as beginners to learn basic watercolor techniques. Beth also gave great suggestions for homework and independent practice. I am looking forward to taking another watercolor workshop with Beth this summer!" "Beth’s logical, methodical, and artistic approach to teaching us beginners! She makes watercolor painting accessible for everyone and yet doesn’t oversimplify. Just right!"

Andrew DeChristopher, a pool player based in Fitchburg with over ten years of experience in pool education and competition, will lead beginner billiards/pool lessons at the Billiards Cafe in Ayer, MA. Participants will learn the fundamentals of stroke, stance, aiming, grip, bridges, and game rules, with plenty of guided practice time. Along the way, students will discover how pool is not just a skill-based game, but a fun, social activity perfect for friendly competition and connecting with others. Advance Registration is required. All materials are provided. This program takes place off site at The Billiards Cafe, 39 Main Street, #201, Ayer, MA.

Students will work on French conversational skills, grammar, usage, and mechanics, while conjugating verbs in the present tense and learning to solve translations. As much as possible, students will learn French interactively and naturally through TPR (Total Physical Response), much in the same way one learns a mother tongue. We will utilize music, international signs, body language, and games during class, as well as reading short current event articles, graphic novels, and listening to brief blog posts. Materials to Bring: a notebook and/or loose-leaf paper, writing utensils, a pocket folder, and a French-English dictionary (Katy will have extras on hand). This class is for advanced-beginning adult students who have a basic foundation and understanding of the French language.

The program will discuss ways to configure laptops, tablets, or phones to enhance readability and utilize Siri to perform tasks using voice commands, making everyday activities quicker and easier. We will allocate a significant amount of Q&A time for other technical questions, such as email, folders, videos, etc. Please bring any device you would like help with making more accessible.

Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of cookie decorating! Perfect for beginners and intermediate decorators alike, this class covers the basics of royal icing, including outlining, flooding, and “wet on wet” techniques with multiple colors. Start on a practice sheet, then decorate your own Spring Flower themed cookies. All materials, cookies, and frostings are provided—just show up and enjoy the fun! Each student will leave with six beautifully decorated cookies and a recipe to try their new skills at home. Cookies are baked in a residential kitchen that handles milk, egg, soy, wheat, tree nut, peanut, and fish ingredients. Cookies contain Wheat, milk, and egg. * The cookies we decorate in class may not be the cookies pictured above. * Class $40 | Material Fee $20

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."

This introduction to crochet class is for beginners AND anyone who wants to improve their skills or technique. You will learn the techniques to create your projects and enable you to crochet evenly with all thread and yarn sizes. Initial supplies will be provided. The instructor will provide the materials. However, if you have a pattern and supplies that you want to start or continue, bring them to the class.

In this workshop, Abigail will guide participants in exploring eastern brush painting techniques, focusing on the "Four Gentlemen" of bamboo, plum blossom, orchid, and chrysanthemum. Since the early 2000s, Abigail has taught herself to work with graphite, ink, clay, wood, enamel, and paint. Since 2013, the artist has studied East Asian calligraphy both in the United States and abroad, earning a B.A. in East Asian Languages and Arts, which included brush-and-ink studies at Ewha Womans University in South Korea and at Dalian Institute of Technology and Harbin Institute of Technology in China.

MG (Ret) Bruce Zukauskas will lead and facilitate a roundtable discussion on significant geopolitical issues and events occurring in today's complex world. The objective is to provide a forum for a better understanding of world events and also provide a means to discuss and learn about different viewpoints on world affairs. General Zukauskas will select his “Top 3 Issues or Events of the Day” prior to each session in order to help stimulate the discussion. For example, the “Top 3 Issues” for a session might be: the West’s continued support for the War in Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, or Iran’s next move in the Middle East. He will begin each session with a short background presentation for a better understanding of the topics. A roundtable discussion, facilitated by General Zukauskas, will follow for questions, comments, and discussion on the selected topics or other noteworthy geopolitical topics of interest by the group. **All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.** Here is what they are saying about Bruce's Geopolitical Roundtable: "A diverse array of relevant topics is addressed, with Organizer presenting thought-provoking content." "He is always prepared, well informed, invites comments and questions." "Bruce is extremely prepared and a great presenter. There were many diverse political opinions in the class, but Bruce navigated the discussion perfectly without engaging in partisan politics. He presented the material with a historical perspective as it related to Russia which was something you don't hear on the news." "It's a great class. Everyone is friendly and the format is great for an open discussion while being a curated experience."

Gift Certificates to Learn, Create, & Play at Prescott! Give the gift of experience! The perfect gift for any adult, child, or family! $25 $50 $100 Prescott has something for everyone with over 608 classes, workshops, seminars, & events in a year! Our gift cards come in festive red or green envelopes, ready for you to personalize—or our staff can do it for you! Available for pickup or we can mail them straight to you or the recipient.

Very cool and hot! Join us for a Glass Blowing class at New Temple Glassworks, newtempleglassworks.com, in Temple, New Hampshire in the beautiful Monadnock region (approximately 40 minutes from Groton). Up to 6 people can participate in this group lesson. The New Temple Glassworks offers the following classes: Blow your own glass ornament – $40 Make your own glass flower – $40 Make your own glass paperweight – $65 Blow your own glass pumpkin – $65 Blow your own drinking glass – $65 Blow your own vase – $95 **A $20 registration fee is added on at time of payment. The item you register to make is the item you will make during the glass blowing class. You are only allowed to make one item during the two-hour class.** All classes include instruction, assistance, tools, color, and safety equipment. Please note that anything made in the hot shop must be annealed (cooled slowly) before it can be picked up or shipped. All the work will be delivered to the Prescott Community Center for pickup. Prescott will notify you when your class item is ready for pick up. During the lesson, you will be working in a fast-paced, hot environment, so dress appropriately. Please wear cotton or other non-flammable cloth (i.e. avoid synthetic material, fringe, etc.) Closed-toe shoes only. Students must be 12 years of age or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. March 28 Class - Registration closes March 14, 2026 April 25 Class - Registration closes April 11, 2026 No refunds will be given a week or less before the class. Here is what they are saying about New Temple Glassworks Glass Blowing Class: "Had a lot of fun and it was so interesting to watch the process." "The final product was beautiful (a drinking glass). Can't believe that we made them! The instructors/owners were great and very helpful. We would definitely do it again!" "Excellent instruction and instructors. Very fun! Lovely glass items. This was a great class!" "Very well run and knowledgeable. Informative, hands on and fun experience! The owners were excellent. They were helpful and kind. The location was the perfect workshop." "It was a VERY fun adventure, and Colleen and Gary are wonderful, patient teachers who set participants up for success. It was also fun watching other participants make various things. I REALLY enjoyed the afternoon!" "I enjoyed meeting and talking with my fellow students, and learning the process together. the teachers were clear and thorough in their instructions. I’m looking forward to picking up my finished pumpkin today." "The instructors were patient, attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable. The class was a great introduction to glass blowing!"