This one-day, on-water workshop will teach you: proper transport of a sea kayak; strokes for most efficient paddling in different conditions; proper boat launch etiquette; safety on the water; where you should and shouldn't paddle; using a chart while paddling; common rescues and tows. There will be capsizing involved so you are required to wear a wetsuit or drysuit to participate. Limited rentals are available with advanced notice. You must bring: your own lunch; sea kayak at leat 14' long with two bulkheads; paddle; life jacket; bilge pump; paddle float; and enthusiasm.

This beginners skills class will focus on making fused glass objects—melting glass into planned art pictures, designs, and shapes. From the ground level up, students will build skills including creating your own design for your project object, glass materials manipulation, and basic kiln-program understanding necessary to learn the fine-tuning art of kilnwork. The registration fee includes all materials.

Beginner skills will focus class participants to make fused glass objects. From the ground level up, build skills including creating your own design for your project object, glass materials manipulation, and basic kiln-program understanding necessary to learn the fine-tuning art of kilnwork. In this course, students will be melting glass into planned art pictures, designs, and shapes.The registration fee includes all materials.

Often times, singing is made out to be a mystical, elusive art that only a handful of people are gifted with. This couldn’t be more wrong. If you can speak, you can sing! In fact, you already do. Whether you’ve never really sung before, or you’re a car karaoke master who’s just too shy to let your voice ring past the windshield, there’s something in this course just for you! Learn to embrace the natural nuances of your voice, gain confidence in your abilities as a singer at all stages, and learn how to assess and safely explore new techniques all on your own!

Often times, singing is made out to be a mystical, elusive art that only a handful of people are gifted with. This couldn’t be more wrong. If you can speak, you can sing! In fact, you already do. Whether you’ve never really sung before, or you’re a car karaoke master who’s just too shy to let your voice ring past the windshield, there’s something in this course just for you! Learn to embrace the natural nuances of your voice, gain confidence in your abilities as a singer at all stages, and learn how to assess and safely explore new techniques all on your own!

Ciao a tutti! Have you ever wanted to travel to Venice, Rome, or Naples? Perhaps learn the language of your grandparents? This course will get you started, focusing on proper pronunciation, essential phrases, and the many English and Italian words that share a common Latin origin.

Beginner skills will focus class participants to make fused glass objects. From the ground level up, build skills including creating your own design for your project object, glass materials manipulation, and basic kiln-program understanding necessary to learn the fine-tuning art of kilnwork. In this course, students will be melting glass into planned art pictures, designs, and shapes. The registration fee includes all materials.

Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing you will cultivate, store, and circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth, and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone, and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 23rd continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!