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Oil & Acrylic Painting Intensives (various session dates)

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Descriptions: Acrylic Painting Intensive Sessions: We will practice with a limited palette using three primary colors, making secondary and tertiary colors. In addition, we will also make preliminary drawings on our canvas to map out shapes and characters, and work on underpainting to build up visual stimuli and resonance. In our brief exploration you […]

$140

Concord Poetry at the Library Series presents Nadia Colburn and Sandra Lim

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with the meditative and empathic Nadia Colburn and Sandra Lim. The poets will read and engage in a Q & A, followed by book signings and light refreshments. Nadia Colburn reads from her new collection, I Say the Sky (University Press of Kentucky 2024). She is also the […]

Free

Forum With Greely Peace Scholar, Prof. Fatemeh Shams

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Prof. Shams will share her experiences and read her poetry. Question and Answer Period and Reception will follow. Shams currently serves as Associate Professor of Persian Literature and Gender Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been living in exile since June 2009 and her lived experience has served as a springboard for her […]

Free

Oil Painting and Drawing; Considering Composition and Color

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Think about some painting you admire; what are the elements the painter used to make that statement? This class emphasizes the elements of composition; the organization of line and shape, and the ways color and values work together to create a dynamic whole. Drawing is the foundation for organizing your thoughts as a […]

$365

Vote- Annual Town Election

Annual Town Election Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Register to vote by 5pm on 3/29/2024. Vote by mail application deadline: 4/2/2024

Latin Rhythms (Session 1)

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Latin Rhythms is a dance fitness class that will keep you moving and smiling the entire time! Featuring rhythms from Puerto Rico to Africa, this introductory class focuses on Latin inspired movement and rhythms, such as salsa and merengue, and combines cardio, basic footwork and easy stretching to leave your body and soul […]

$100

Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School

Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Please bring your toddler on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-10:00 a.m .for a playgroup series aimed at toddlers and their caregivers — an opportunity to explore and play. Join members of the talented Nashoba Brooks School teaching team, leading activities that explore school readiness and promote fun! the event is free and open to all -- […]

Free

Intro to the Camera and Photographic Design

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the technical aspects of their camera to better understand how to control exposure for more expressive photographs. We will briefly cover strategies for digital image organization and storage, and we will cover visual considerations around light, framing, timing and design. We will focus on the […]

$265

Writing & Illustrating a Picture Book

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: This course, taught by two writer/illustrators, will show how to create a children’s picture book. Students will learn how to incorporate text and sequential images to create a mock-up or “book dummy” presentable to a publisher. Student may use the media of their choice whether traditional or digital. All levels are welcome--beginners to […]

$495