Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

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. No discounts.

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 December 11th. $46 per 30 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $30 admin fee = $398 $61 per 45 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $30 admin fee = $518 $81 per 60 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $30 admin fee = $678 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.

Calling all artisan soapers! Come make an amazing oatmeal shea butter soap from start to finish. This handmade soap is a wonderful gift, or a lovely treat for yourself. Participants can expect to leave with the skills and knowledge to craft their own soap, plus 10 fresh bars of soap to bring home! All materials and instructions provided. Please do not wear your best clothes. Please bring an apron as it may get messy. We use high-quality, therapeutic grade essential oils and products that are all-natural and free of additives. Please let the instructor know if you have any skin allergies. No discounts. LIMIT 8 per session.

This class is open to intermediate and advanced levels. Working in sterling silver, students will continue developing their skills through various projects involving fabricating, stone setting, fusing, Keum-boo, chasing, repousse and a variety of techniques as time and experience allow. Materials fee of $60 payable to instructor. No discounts.

Don’t just LISTEN to the music, PLAY!! You, too, can be part of an 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 and 60 and even 70 years of not playing! Never played an instrument and have no clue what those little black marks are on the paper? We’ll teach you (see our beginner program description below). It is never too late, and your best is always good enough! Our members range in age from 20-something to 90-something, and from beginner/novice to quite advanced in playing ability — all are welcome! A place where your personal best is always good enough, 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. 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. Our Fall 2023 session runs from September 27 – December 13, 2023. New members are welcome to join anytime. LEARN TO PLAY A BAND OR ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENT Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music: Beginner Program Did you ever listen to a concert and wish you could play a band or orchestra instrument? Well, now is YOUR chance to learn! No clue what those little black marks are on the paper? We’ll teach you. This class is for adults who want to learn how to play a band or string instrument (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, bass). It is never too late. Our members range in age from 20-something to 90-something, and over half started their instruments as adults! For beginners, the first forty-five minutes of the evening is a group lesson (band and strings are in different rooms with different teachers) and then the rest of the time you will sit in with our band or string ensemble and listen, watch, absorb and, in a few weeks, play along on one piece! Visit our website, www.svnhm.org, or call Diane Muffitt, 978-261-5065, for more information, help deciding on an instrument, and assurance that yes, YOU CAN DO IT! CONCERT INFORMATION: 12/10 CONCERT FROM 3-4; MUSICIAN CALL 2:15

You will create your very own Pysanka in the 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 a festive Christmas ornament by adding your choice of a variety of hangers.