Community Calendar

NAMI Western Massachusetts is pleased to offer their NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program in person, starting Tuesday, September 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Holyoke.
What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program?

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 9-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Western Massachusetts and its dedicated volunteers, members, and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support programs for people in our community living with mental health conditions and their loved ones.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
For more information contact: Tamari Cole at tamari_c@yahoo.com or visit: namiwm.org

Instructor: Sage Neighbors
Fridays, 4 wks starting June 6th
1–3pm

Ready to level up your watercolor game? This 4 week intermediate-level watercolor class focuses on the art of still lives, offering artists the opportunity to hone their compositional skills, refine their painting techniques, and sharpen their artistic eye through careful observation and practice.

All classes are held in the train station studio classroom. Do not attend if you feel sick. Please review our Registration and Payment Policy page before signing up. Email classes@windsorartcenter.org for more information.

The teen comic workshop will be an all-day event for kids ages 12-18 where visiting artist March Grabber will teach the basics of comic creation through presentations, group activities, and a final comic assignment. March will cover everything from storytelling to character design and comic composition. Come learn about comics with us!

Dive into the art of creative play using the human voice as our instrument as one gets introduced to the world of vocal improvisation by using various techniques, exercises and song forms from India, Bali, Africa and the contemporary vocal improvisation tradition a la Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon. We’ll also learn some vocal repertoire by the composer himself that will incorporate improvisation as well. All levels of singers are welcome.

Join Afton for a meditative mandala art session! In Sanskrit, mandala translates to “sacred center” or “circle.” Mandalas symbolize harmony and unity and represent the connectedness of all things. Journey with us towards your creative sacred center while listening to relaxing meditation music. At the end of our session, we will write a personalized channeled affirmation on the backs of each mandala.

All classes are held in the train station studio classroom. Do not attend if you feel sick. Please review our Registration and Payment Policy page before signing up. Email classes@windsorartcenter.org for more information.

About the Instructor:
Afton (she/they) is a Black, queer, abstract artist, writer, astrologer and tarot reader. Through spirituality, art & healing, she aspires to help those in need. Afton is an intuitive growing their practice in their home state, Connecticut. She has a strong passion and desire for healing and the collective healing of others. Through in-depth readings on her YouTube channel and writings on their website, Afton provides guidance to others in order for them to reconnect with their most authentic selves and the ability to trust in the path that is unfolding before them.The ideal opportunities that Afton is manifesting is the ability to work with people who are ready to awaken to their truest potential and claim autonomy over their own healing. Within these interactions, Afton is hoping that both parties will be able to learn from one another and build a trustful exchange of energy.

Join our Berkshire Plein Air group to paint, draw and photograph at an outside location in Becket. (Actual Location TBD)

Open to artists of all levels. Work till noon, then join us for lunch (bring a lunch) and critique providing positive suggestions. Bring your oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography or digital painting equipment.

✨ The Tip Top Tarot Party ✨
🍷 Wine. Cards. A Little Magic. 🔮
Ready to sip, swirl, and summon a little mystery? Join us June 27th from 7:00–8:30 PM for The Tip Top Tarot Party—a wine-soaked, tarot-tinged adventure where your future’s looking fabulous.
Whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned card-slinger, this fun, interactive workshop is perfect for girls’ night out, date night, or just a “why not?” kind of Thursday. We’ll pour a lineup of delicious wines while diving into tarot basics, then crank up the vibes with playful tarot party games (and maybe a few giggles about the mysteries revealed).

✨ Unveil the Mysteries of the Tarot! ✨ Join Mirror Mirror Tarot at Top Top Wine Shop for a magical night of Tarot Party & Wine Tasting! 🍷 Discover the secrets of the cards while sipping on exquisite wines. Whether you’re tarot curious or a seasoned reader, this enchanting evening promises fun, laughter, and a sprinkle of the mystical. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!

This is a beginner-friendly class! You will work with beautiful stained glass, ceramic tiles, and found objects. You’ll learn to cut and place glass with a choice of several substrates. If you’d like, you could bring some of your own found objects to include in your design. This class is open to everyone aged 14 and above. You’ll come back on July 11 to grout your work, or I’ll send you home with instructions to do that on your own.

Instructor: Sage Neighbors
Fridays, 4 wks starting June 6th
1–3pm

Ready to level up your watercolor game? This 4 week intermediate-level watercolor class focuses on the art of still lives, offering artists the opportunity to hone their compositional skills, refine their painting techniques, and sharpen their artistic eye through careful observation and practice.

All classes are held in the train station studio classroom. Do not attend if you feel sick. Please review our Registration and Payment Policy page before signing up. Email classes@windsorartcenter.org for more information.