Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

In this fun and relaxing class, you’ll learn how to decorate adorable Korean-style Bento cakes — no baking required! We’ll provide pre-made mini cakes, so you can focus completely on learning piping, frosting, and cute design techniques. Learn how to smoothly frost a mini cake, and practice basic piping skills for borders and lettering. Explore trendy decoration styles like minimalist pastel designs, cute smiley faces and hearts, floral patterns and simple buttercream flowers, and fun messages for birthdays or special notes. Take home your beautifully decorated Bento cake in a cute box! By the end of this class, you’ll know how to create your own stylish, Instagram-worthy mini cake designs at home — perfect for gifts, parties, or just for fun! This class is appropriate for both adults and children ages 10 years and up. Minors must be registered with a registered parent/guardian.

Learn how to bind your own beautiful journals. You will learn two types of binding techniques, choose your own beautiful papers for covers, and will go home with journals to write in, use as an art journal, junk journal, or gift to someone special. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own special, beautiful paper if you'd like to use it for covers.

Join us for a 2-hour Spring Candle Making Workshop where students will learn the basics of candle making while creating a decorative candle to take home. Participants will melt and color wax, add fragrance once the wax is fully melted, wick and fill containers, and use molds to create spring-inspired wax decorations. The class offers step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, creative environment and is perfect for beginners. The workshop concludes with assembling the final candle, arranging molded wax decorations, and applying finishing touches to create a unique, spring-themed decorative piece. All materials are provided, and each student will leave with a finished, custom candle and the confidence to continue candle making at home.

Did you know chocolate comes from a fruit? Join Tom Rogan of Sudbury’s own Goodnow Farms Chocolate to learn more about how single origin chocolate is sourced and made. Most chocolate is candy made with cheap additives by large multinational corporations using inexpensive cacao. But, Goodnow Farms single origin chocolate is a food made with fine flavor, directly sourced cacao beans. Tom will guide you through the entire process, from how he and his wife Monica personally source their cacao beans from farmers in Latin America to how they make their award-winning chocolate by hand in their Sudbury chocolate kitchen. You’ll then taste the flavor differences for yourself as Tom leads you on a tasting of several of Goodnow Farms single origin bars. This class will forever change the way you look at chocolate! It’s also interactive, so you'll be able to ask questions, and bars will be available for purchase after the class. Class makes a great gift!

Learn to craft your own classic cocktail and mocktail! Make Old Fashioneds, Martinis, and Manhattans, and alcohol-free libations. Join in the fun at Sudbury Wine & Spirits and learn to be a creative bartender, experimenting with flavors, ingredients, and tailor drinks to your own taste.

Join us for a fun, hands-on Spring/Easter Cupcake Topper Class where students will create festive fondant decorations to elevate their baked treats. In this class, participants will learn basic fondant techniques while shaping and assembling cupcake toppers including bunnies, Easter egg baskets, and spring flowers. Step-by-step instruction makes this class beginner-friendly and enjoyable for all skill levels. The workshop concludes with finishing details and assembling completed toppers, and students will be provided with a box of four cupcakes to decorate and take home. All materials are provided, and each student will leave with beautifully decorated cupcakes ready for Easter or spring celebrations. This class is appropriate for both adults and children ages 10 years and up. Minors must be registered with a registered parent/guardian.

This class is open to students who have completed a beginning jewelry class. Students will work independently to start or finish individual projects. There will be demonstrations each week geared towards students’ projects.

Calling all Soapers!! Make your own goat milk cold process soap. This is a "hands-on" class. You will learn the basics about cold process soapmaking and make a gorgeous Lemon-Lavender Tiger Swirl Soap. We will create a high-quality, long-lasting soap. This class will provide you with all the knowledge and skills needed to craft your own soap. DAY 1: 6:30-8:00. DAY 2: 6:30-6:45 On day 1 you will make your soap. On day 2, you will unmold your soap and cut it into bars. All materials and worksheets will be provided. Please do not wear your best clothing. An apron and/or an old shirt will be the best option. Please let the instructor know if you have any skin allergies or allergies to essential oils or goat milk. Women in their first trimester of pregnancy should not take this class. Handmade soaps are an excellent gift or an awesome gift to yourself!

CLASSES RUN MONTHLY THROUGH MAY. SCROLL RIGHT ARROW ON CALENDAR TO SEE ADDITIONAL MONTHS. Make and take home a seasonal flower arrangement each month this spring. Arrangements can be given as a gift or enjoyed in your own home. All materials included.

This workshop offers an opportunity to learn the traditional art of Pysanky from a native Ukrainian while exploring the beauty of natural dyes. Using the wax-resist method with a "kistka," beeswax, and candle, participants will create intricate designs on real chicken eggs. You will experiment with natural dyes derived from spring flowers and berries and compare their muted, organic hues to vibrant aniline dyes. Perfect for both beginners and experienced Pysanky creators, this class combines tradition with a touch of nature’s artistry. Emptied and cleaned chicken eggs and an assortment of dyes will be provided. Children ages 6+ are welcome to attend when accompanied by an adult. . Minors must be registered with a registered parent/guardian.

In this workshop, you will create your very own Pysanka in the Ukrainian, traditional wax-resist method. Using a combination of beeswax, the "kistka" tool, and vibrant color dyes, you will learn how to create designs on a real chicken egg. Plus, you'll have the option of turning your Pysanka into beautiful hanging decor for your house with instructions on how to add a variety of hangers to your egg.

This class is open to intermediate level only.This class will build upon the basics of metalsmithing learned in the beginner class through appropriate level projects that will challenge you to take your skills to the next level. Skills you will learn include sawing and piercing; filing; polishing; joining; soldering and stone setting to name a few. You will make samples and go home with some finished jewelry. Prerequisite:Beginning Jewelry or the equivalent. Material kits will be supplied at cost for projects, payable to the instructor.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to explore two distinct methods of Pysanky artistry: the Traditional wax-resist method and the Drop-Pull technique. Participants will begin by learning the Traditional method, using a "kistka," beeswax, and vibrant dyes to create traditional designs. Then, you will explore the Drop-Pull method (Lemko-style), where molten wax is applied using a pin-head and pulled to form elegant patterns. This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned Pysanky enthusiasts alike. By the end of the class, you willhave two finished pysanky and a profound connection to this cherished art form.

Appropriate for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. In this 8-week class you will learn the skills to use both hand and machine tools. Enjoy the state-of-the-art wood shop and work on your own projects or learn something new. Students must provide their own wood. Paul can help in locating plans and wood. LIMIT 12. All students must attend the first class.