Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Private music lessons enable participants to grow musically at an individual pace, study advanced techniques on their instruments and begin to express themselves through improvisation. Lessons are given in 8-week sessions in your choice of format: in-person or online. Lessons take place after school, weekday evenings or Saturday mornings. Before registering, please send us an email at adult.ed@lsrhs.net to determine the availability of the instructor. There is a $30 administrative fee per 8-week session. A portion of the administrative fee will be donated to LS Friends of Music. No Senior/Staff Discount. We offer private music lessons in: Cello, Clarinet, Drum set, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Song Writing, String Bass, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice. Instructor Bios available upon request. Don't see what you're looking for? Email us at adult.ed@lsrhs.net The Fall session begins the week of September 11th. The Winter session begins the week of January 6th. $46 per 30 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $407 $61 per 45 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $527 $81 per 60 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $687 For LSRHS students, currently enrolled in a choral or instrumental ensemble, LS Friends of Music may be able to offer you financial assistance for private music lessons. Please see Mr. Grandprey to ask for financial assistance. Also, students currently enrolled at LSRHS may be able to take their private music lessons during their "free" block. Please email adult.ed@LSRHS.net to inquire if the instructor is available.

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.

Real estate investing can be lucrative if you know what you are doing, but it can also set you up for failure if you don’t. The trouble is that many new investors don’t know where or how to invest. Participants will learn how to find a property that can be an additional income stream and how to avoid getting into trouble with tenants. Along with learning how to buy an income-generating rental property in this competitive market, we will discuss MA laws that every landlord needs to know to protect themselves. We review proven tips on being a thoughtful and respected landlord and financing and property maintenance costs.

You will learn how to hire and find the right agent and be an advocate for yourself in the home buying process. Buying a home is likely to be one of the biggest investments you make in your lifetime, so it’s important to know what you’re getting into and how to prepare. The class will focus on the home buying process from beginning to end including your mortgage options, lawyer info and fees, the offer process and negotiating techniques, what you would expect to pay for closing costs, and what to look for at open houses.

You will learn how to hire and find the right agent, what’s necessary to fix or not fix before putting your house on the market, tips on home staging, how to price your home and different techniques to generate more interest and offers. The class will also focus on the home selling process from beginning to end including the offer process and negotiating techniques.

If you have been thinking of adding on to your house, but don’t know where to start, this one night class is for you! Nancy will give an overview of the design and construction process for residential additions and renovations. The class will review zoning and septic issues, programming, budgeting, whether to “move or stay”, the architectural process, contractor selection, permitting and what to expect during construction. Time will be allowed for questions about your specific project.

The ADVANCED SAT class is intended for students who have previously scored at least 1300 on the SAT. During this eight-session online class, students will focus on the most challenging question types, the most difficult content areas, and the most important strategies for high-scoring students. This class will provide rigorous practice for the Reading/Writing and Math sections of the SAT. All students will receive Open Door Education's guides to the Reading/Writing and Math sections of the SAT, recordings of each class session, and access to two free practice tests.

Join us at Codman Community Farms to learn everything you need to know for starting and nurturing successful seeds. Starting your own seeds is a rewarding way to gain access to unique plant varieties and save money on your garden. We’ll tour Codman’s greenhouse and gardens and cover everything from the first sprouts to moving day including watering, ideal temperatures, pinching and hardening off. Participants will also take home a 4 pack of nasturtiums.

Come take a guided nature walk with a local photography enthusiast, Christine Goddard, at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. See the spring wildlife and nature come to life. If you like to take pictures, bring your camera for some tips on how to take better wildlife and landscape photos. No photography experience necessary. Any camera will do, including your smartphone. Rain date: 5/22/26

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.

Winter/Spring 2026 Adult Concert Band & String Ensemble Don’t just LISTEN to the music, PLAY!! Join our adult concert band or string ensemble and experience the joy of making instrumental music with others. Haven’t played your trumpet (flute, clarinet, violin, cello…) in 30 years? We have some members who came back to their instruments after 50, 60 and even 70 years! Never played an instrument? We’ll help you figure out how to get started, get connected with a teacher, and in a few weeks sit in with our group. It is never too late; over half of our members started their instruments as adults! Our members range in age from 20-something to 90-something, and from beginner/novice to quite advanced in playing ability — all are welcome! No auditions required. Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music is an organization for all adults, no matter the skill level, who love music and want to be involved in playing music with others in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. Our Winter/Spring session for our band and string ensemble begins on January 21, and continues through May 22, 2026. New members can join at any time. For more information, visit our website, www.svnhm.org, or call Diane Muffitt, 978-261-5065. (New members please contact Diane before registering.) Rehearsals & classes are Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 PM, at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. No rehearsal 2/18, 3/4, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6 or 5/20. Rehearsal Dates: 1/21, 1/28; 2/4, 2/11, 2/25; 3/11, 3/18, 3/25; 4/8, 4/15, 4/29; 5/13, 5/22 Small ensemble concert: Saturday., 4/11 Final concert: Saturday, 5/16 Price: $222 ($190 plus L-S Adult Ed. $32 admin fee). Financial aid is available. Contact Diane if you need financial assistance.

Come enjoy 6 weeks of tennis instruction. Tennis is one of the most beautiful sports. It requires body control, hand-eye coordination, quickness, flat out speed, endurance, and that strange mix of caution and courageous abandon. Please bring your racquet, wear comfortable running/tennis shoes, and bring your own water. In case of rain, another day will be added. The benefits of tennis include a fantastic workout and complete release from stress. Tennis stretches your intellectual capacity and imagination while strengthening your bones and muscles. We offer one class for kids ages 8+ and two classes for adults, "Beginner" and "Intermediate/Advanced".

Coastal Piloting, or the Weekend Navigation Seminar, is advanced instruction for those who have already completed a basic boating course. It covers aids to navigation, the earth and its coordinates, Mercator projection, piloting, correcting compass errors, dead reckoning, tides and currents, radio navigation and more. Course materials are $75 and are paid directly to the USCG in class.