Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Winemakers are moving away from conventional practices and turning toward healthy and sustainable wine. Come learn about and TASTE! natural and organic wine, and invite a friend or two for a relaxing evening at Sudbury Wine & Spirits, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA.

Come make a gorgeous faux fall flower wreath. You'll be guided step-by-step. Makes a great gift or add some fall cheer to your own home. All materials included.

REGISTER AS A PAIR. ADDITIONAL CHILDREN ARE PRO-RATED AT CHECKOUT. In this 2-hour glass fusing workshop, adults and children will learn the basics of glass fusing by creating one tile each (8” x 8”) that will be kiln-fired at 1400 degrees--a low temperature that allows the glass elements of your design to stay 3 dimensional. To create your composition, you will work with powders, frit, confetti, copper shapes, stringers, and glass pieces. Landscapes and flowers are popular sources of inspiration, but you are welcome to explore other ideas. Returned within 2 weeks, mounted in a white shadow box or frame, ready to be proudly displayed on a wall, a mantle or a tabletop. The workshop is open to PAIRS OF adults and children 8 and up. EXTRA KIDS PRO-RATED. No previous glass experience is necessary. Safety note: Students must wear closed toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided. Check out Michel's website: (michellhuillierglass.com)

Learn the basics of glass fusing while having fun playing with glass shapes, colors, and textures. First learn how to use glass powders, frits, glass beads, and stringers. Then design and create your own sushi set, featuring two small plates and one large serving dish, perfect to serve sushi, cheese and crackers or desserts. Participants have the option to create one large 10" x 10" plate rather than a set of 4 smaller plates. Your instructor will fire your creations in his own kiln. They will be available at the Lincoln Sudbury within two weeks. Safety note: Students must wear closed toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided. Check out Michel's website: (michellhuillierglass.com)

Calling all Soapers!! Goat milk soap is moisturizing, soothing, a gentle exfoliator, rich in nutrients and naturally cleansing. In this class, you will make your own goat milk cold process soap. This is a hands-on class. Each participant will learn how to make goat milk lye solution and soap from start to finish. You can choose to add lavender, peppermint, lavender-peppermint, or citrus scents. Also, you may choose to add gluten-free oatmeal, if you want. 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!

Join Laura Sprung to create handcrafted gift cards and envelopes from a variety of materials. These small cards are perfect for personalizing gifts. Bring your favorite covers from magazine or catalogues, special calendars, or some favorite wrapping or craft papers, if you wish. A variety of paper, paper punches, washi tape and embellishments will be provided.

Assemble your own real boxwood centerpiece tree. When finished, choose your own decorations, tree skirt, and mini-lights. All materials included.

Come decorate a real evergreen wreath. Choose from a large selection of decorations and learn how to make your own bow. Take home a gorgeous wreath, ready to hang! All materials included.

Learn to quill with your very own winter holiday-themed DIY kit from Quilling Card! Join us for an in person tutorial of the ancient art form of quilling. Perfect for beginners or more advanced crafters. You will be taught about the history of the art form and how to do it for yourself! Bring your glasses and patience! For ages 16 - adult.

This hands-on workshop is a delightful introduction to two beloved Ukrainian egg-decorating techniques: the Traditional Pysanky method and the playful Krapanky (Polka Dot) style. We'll begin with the world of Krapanky, using special tools to apply wax dots and patterns—simple yet beautiful. Then we’ll shift into the traditional wax-resist method, using a kistka (stylus), melted beeswax, and a rainbow of dyes to create symbolic folk designs. This class is perfect for both beginners and returning Pysanky makers. By the end, you’ll have two finished eggs and a deeper appreciation for this meaningful folk art. All materials are provided, including emptied and cleaned chicken eggs, beeswax, and high-quality dyes. Children ages 5+ are welcome to attend when accompanied by an adult.

The digital camera has revolutionized photography. This course is for the beginning photographer with an SLR or mirrorless camera My goal is to help you develop your photographic vision by teaching you how to go beyond automatic settings on your camera. We will learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO can be manipulated to yield creative images. We will learn about RAW vs. JPEG images, white balance, depth of field, and exposure. Hands-on exercises on exposure metering and autofocus will give you a better understanding of your camera's capabilities. As you learn to take control of your camera, we will discuss the basics of composition and how to express your vision. We will also explore how to display your images through print and digital medium. The course will consist of handouts, didactic presentations, and individualized opportunities to practice with your camera in the classroom. We will plan one or two optional field trips on weekends (or weekdays if you prefer) to put into practice what we have learned in the classroom. Weekly assignments will be submitted via the Internet prior to each class so we can critique our images as a group. The course is for four weeks and is limited to 7 individuals to maximize interaction with the instructor and other members of the class. Course requirements include a digital SLR or mirrorless camera, access to the Internet, Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free program), and enthusiasm. Optional accessories include a tripod, polarizing filter, and shutter release cable.

Make and take home a fresh seasonal flower arrangement to be given as a gift or enjoyed in your own home. All materials included.

Join us to make beautiful three-dimension stars. These stars, which can be made in various sizes from 2” to 4, make wonderful tree ornaments or can be used in other displays. Moravian stars are well known throughout Scandinavia and Germany as well as other cultures. There are many stories about the origin of these stars, but regardless of their origin, they are fun to make! After some simple folding and weaving proficiency is acquired, making them can be relaxing and mesmerizing. Laura Sprung will demonstrate how to carefully fold strips of paper to create these beautiful stars.

Join us for a class making a wonderful 5.5" diameter, three-dimensional wreath from 8 Moravian Stars. Moravian stars are well known throughout Scandinavia and Germany as well as other cultures. There are many stories about the origin of these stars, but regardless of their origin, they are fun to make! After some simple folding and weaving proficiency is acquired, making them can be relaxing and mesmerizing. Laura Sprung will demonstrate how to carefully fold strips of paper to create the 8 stars that make up these beautiful wreaths. They are a cheerful, year-round decoration for your home. They can be hung on a window, a mirror, or a Christmas tree.

Get holiday-ready with a cozy, hands-on evening at Codman Community Farms where you’ll learn how to make a flaky, all-purpose pie dough perfect for Thanksgiving pies, quiches, and galettes. The farm chef will guide you through mixing, rolling, and shaping techniques, and you’ll take home dough ready for your freezer. We’ll end the evening by sharing freshly baked seasonal galettes in the pavilion. Please bring your own rolling pin and BYOB encouraged!

WHEAT STRAW DECORATION This workshop offers a festive and creative experience for all. You will learn how to create beautiful wheat straw snowflake decorations, perfect for Christmas trees, window ornaments, Christmas cards, or gifts. Each participant will take home a set of 3-6 wheat straw snowflakes. Materials included: -wheat straw - colored and natural colors -straw splitters -star mold sets -threads -needle -scissors -glue -beads -paper bags -examples and paper materials such as photos and instructions

Come make a gorgeous faux spring flower wreath. You’ll be guided step-by-step. Makes a great gift or add some spring cheer to your own home. All materials included.

Learn the tips and tricks and how to create professional-looking cookies! Make royal icing and learn several decorating techniques including flooding and wet on wet designs. Using sugar cookies baked ahead of time, or store bought, we'll create puffed designs, patterns, and holiday designs. $12 additional fee to be paid to Adrienne at the class, which includes all decorating ingredients. This is a fun teenage and parent/child class too! PLEASE BRING A COVERED TRAY TO BRING YOUR COOKIES TO CLASS AND CARRY HOME DECORATED COOKIES.

Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet. Grown in several countries around the globe, the tea plant yields numerous varieties of teas, ranging from the commonly known black tea to the exotic white, yellow and pu-erh tea. Throughout history, the innocuous tea leaf has sparked world trade, united cultures and even started rebellions. In modern times, tea has become recognized for its health benefits and has become widely accepted as a symbol of peace and harmony. Join us to gain an understanding of many aspects of the world of specialty teas including an overview of the numerous varieties of tea, the history of tea and its place in cultures around the world. We will learn how teas are produced and how to brew the perfect cup. Several tea varieties will be brewed for comparison, discussion and sipping!

Have you seen those gorgeous pumpkin flower arrangements at florists, farmers markets, and online? A collection of blooms tightly packed into a real bright orange pumpkin just screams “fall.” It’s an elegant take on fall decorating: setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner, adorning the mantle for the season change, or even to give as a gift. Come learn how to make one of these gorgeous fresh flower centerpieces and take it home to use for yourself or give as a gift! All materials included. No discounts.

Make your own from-scratch apple and blueberry pies IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN. Adrienne will teach you how to make a superb pie dough! You will also make the filling to your own individual taste, ready to pop in the oven for Thanksgiving or freeze to use at a later date! An ingredient and basic kitchen tool list will be provided.