Classes at the 204
Small Business Assistance
Small Business Assistance
Small Business Assistance
Meet in the Library
Get Free Small Business Assistance with Cape CDP. Office Hours are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the 204, from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Beginning September 12, 2024
If those times do not work for you, appointments can be scheduled.
Art Journaling
Small Business Assistance
Small Business Assistance
Natalie Stafford
Studio A07
Use creativity to Draw, Paint, Paste, and Explore. All materials are supplied in this class.
Sewing School for Kids
Small Business Assistance
Sewing School for Kids
Stichology
Studio 109
Sewing fun for beginning sewers!
Girls and boys will enjoy sewing and creating with Miss Jane.
My sewing school program will introduce your student to the artful science of sewing. This fun and engaging program begins with basic sewing skills and progresses through the foundational techniques for novice sewists. Stitchology Sewing School is small in-person sewing classes limited to eight students per class
What your Child will Learn
- Operating the sewing machine (threading, bobbin, basic form)
- Choosing fabric for your project
- Working with patterns
- Hand sewing
- Machine sewing
Safety Practices: Students are socially distanced working at their own workstation and each has their own set of sewing tools to work with. All workstations are thoroughly cleaned after each class.
Watercolor Expressions
Watercolor Expressions
Sewing School for Kids
Heather MacKenzie
Studio 114
1-on-1 Beginner-Friendly Painting Classes
Session $50
In this beginner class you'll learn how to use this versatile medium to express your creativity. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to paint with watercolors, regardless of prior experience. All materials are provided, so you can simply come and have fun.
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Expressions
Watercolor Workshop
Deborah Greenwood-Fowler
Creative Suite
You will be introduced to traditional methods such as wet-into-wet painting, dry brush, basic wash methods, layered transparencies and creative texture. The basic vocabulary of color, design and composition will also be incorporated as you paint a variety of subject matter including still life and landscape from observation and graphic images.
Book Binding
Watercolor Expressions
Watercolor Workshop
Heather Pilchard
Creative Suite
Learn the age-old skill of bookbinding using a variety of structures and materials.
Cape Cod Makers
Cape Cod Makers
Cape Cod Makers
Studio 110
Cape Cod Makers is engaged in promoting the Maker and DIY culture on Cape Cod. We do this through meetups, connecting local makers, hosting classes, group activities, promoting shared resources and maker spaces. There is an enormous amount of artistic and technical talent on Cape Cod in a wide variety of areas. Also, there are many people who like to learn new things and improve themselves. We are excited about the possibilities of bringing all these people together on and connecting ideas to grow the maker movement on Cape Cod.
Classes at the 204
Needle Felting
Gelli Plate Printing
Gelli Plate Printing
Nettie Berkeley
Studio 203
Join Nettie Berkeley whom will guide you through the process of creating unique items using soft wool roving and simple felting techniques.
Gelli Plate Printing
Gelli Plate Printing
Gelli Plate Printing
Mary Jane Xenakis
Studio 207
A liquid paint is dropped on a soft acrylic plate. A brayer is used to spread the paint, then topped with paper and when pulled off it creates a one-of-a-kind print. No artistic creativity required! These prints can be used for greeting cards, photo backgrounds, scrapbooking and a variety of other creative uses. Class fee is $20.00
508-394-4210
Quilling Class
Gelli Plate Printing
Quilting & More with Adele
Mary Jane Xenakis
Studio 207
QUILLING (not Quilting)
The ancient art of Quilling, uses narrow strips of paper which are rolled, shaped and then glued together to form designs. Quilling students will learn to make basic shapes to form into various designs. Class fee is $30 with a separate materials fee
508-394-4210
Quilting & More with Adele
Westalee Quilting with Rulers
Quilting & More with Adele
Adele Scott
Studio 211
This is the class to learn something new, or finish a troublesome UFO [unfinished object], or just come and sew with friends. Maybe use your Westalee Rulers, learn more about your sewing machine or serger, revisit your quilting techniques, make a simple quilt using all Adele’s tips and techniques to see the options and your improved results. This is an open sew so all levels are welcome - there's always something new to learn and share
Classes offered on Monday
9:30am
1:00pm
5:30pm
Thread Painting Primer
Westalee Quilting with Rulers
Westalee Quilting with Rulers
Adele Scott
Studio 211
An easy, fun class that anyone can do! Create a small floral project while learning about threads, how to transfer your design, free-motion set-up and how to get different effects with your stitching direction. Extra! We’re adding a little play with “InkTense” pencils for fun.
All levels - Kit included.
Westalee Quilting with Rulers
Westalee Quilting with Rulers
Westalee Quilting with Rulers
Adele Scott
Studio 211
New or Review Day with the Westalee quilting with Rulers Sampler Set designs. We’ll cover set-up, troubleshooting and more advanced designs for the review students if they want. Also, there’s an option to work on a small project.
Rug Braiding
Portrait Group
Portrait Group
Janet Fitzgerald
Studio 211
Join Janet Fitzgerald an accomplished Fiber Artist for rug braiding classes
and see why “Rug Braiding is more than Braiding a Rug”!
Email or Text Janet for more information or to register
781-603-7971
janetfitz222@gmail.com
Portrait Group
Portrait Group
Portrait Group
Taylor Fox
Studio 212
Join Taylor Fox for drop in portrait groups. Want to be a model for the class? Reach out to Taylor today to get started.
Wednesday Evenings
Thursday Mornings
Contact Taylor directly for details
774 216-9546
Poetry Writing Group
Chair Fitness & Dancercise
Poetry Writing Group
Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm
Facilitators: Helene Matusow-Ayers & DJ Foley
Come join us for a collaboratively designed workshop for poets who want to produce and improve their writing through the sharing of individual works in progress and the giving and receiving feedback on those works.
- Each Session will begin with a prompt and short writing exercise
- Ideas for activities related to poetry will be welcome and incorporated into the process
- Limited to 12 participants
Enrollment is first come first serve
September 24-December 10, 2024
$15 for 12 sessions
Youth Hip Hop Dance
Chair Fitness & Dancercise
Poetry Writing Group
Dance Instructor Victoria Brown with Dance Therapy 508 is bringing her Youth Hip Hop Class to the 204. Classes held on Tuesday, come be apart of a beginner level class where you learn the foundations of hip hop and the vocabulary with a warm up, across the floor movement and choreography
518-952-0229
Chair Fitness & Dancercise
Chair Fitness & Dancercise
Chair Fitness & Dancercise
Chair Fitness and Dancercise is a class led by Dance Instructor Victoria Brown!
Classes begin September 14, 2024
518-952-0229
Creative Collaboration
Building Confidence Through Art
Chair Fitness & Dancercise
A 6 Week program for High School Students that provides a safe space to develop self-0awareness and interpersonal skills through creating art, facilitated by a team of professional artists through the Collaboration of the Harwich Youth and Family Services Department and the artists at the 204.
Contact
Ashley.Symington@harwich-ma.gov
508-430-7836
Building Confidence Through Art
Building Confidence Through Art
Building Confidence Through Art
A Free 5 week program for middle school students to increase confidence in self through the creative experience of making art.
Contact
Ashley.Symington@harwich-ma.gov
508-430-7836
Mixed Media Embroidery
Building Confidence Through Art
Building Confidence Through Art
Accepting Interest
Artists, crafters, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of textiles, mixed media, and visual art are welcome to join the exploration of mixed media embroidery, where traditional stitching techniques meet an array of materials to create stunning works of art. In this class, students will delve into the fusion of fabric, beads, sequins, and felt, learning how to combine them seamlessly to produce intricate and expressive designs. This class is suitable for beginners with no prior embroidery experience as well as intermediate embroiderers looking to expand their skills.
Materials are provided
Four classes for $100 or $30 per class
Instructor: Kate Clark
Painting on Silk Workshops
Painting on Silk Workshops
Painting on Silk Workshops
Accepting Interest
Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you want to experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake? Come join Lidia Mikhaylova in this easy, magical, and relaxing adventure into the world of freedom and creativity, after which you will get a masterpiece created by your own hands.
Workshops will be interesting and useful for everyone - who has experience in painting and who thinks he does not know how to paint.
Three classes for you: Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk painting Workshop
Workshop: Paint winter fairy tale on silk
The Color of taste of your favorite fruit: Silk painting Workshop
We will be working for 2.5 – 3 hours in a small group. The maximum number of participants is 12 people, age – 10+.
All necessary materials will be provided.
Three classes for $180 or $70 per class
Instructor: Lidia Mikhaylova