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🌿🦋 Gnome & Garden Creators Week 🦋🌿 📅 July 20–23 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired, 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 Calling all nature lovers, bird watchers, and fairy garden designers! 🌸✨ This week is all about creativity inspired by the outdoors. Campers will design, build, sculpt, and decorate beautiful garden-themed projects while learning about eco-friendly crafting and natural materials. It’s hands-on, imaginative fun with a sprinkle of woodland magic! 🧚‍♀️🍃 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 🐦 Monday – Wooden Birdhouse & Recycled Feeder Campers will decorate a wooden birdhouse using paints and creative details. Then we’ll design a bird feeder using recycled materials, learning how art and sustainability can work together! 🌱 Tuesday – DIY Garden Stakes & Clay Succulent Holder Create custom garden stakes to brighten any flower bed or plant pot and also sculpt a clay succulent plant holder and learn carving techniques to add texture and design. (Clay projects will be kiln-fired and available for pickup within three weeks.) 🧚 Wednesday – Eco-Friendly Gnome & Fairy Garden Design and build a miniature fairy or gnome garden using natural and recycled elements. Campers will craft their own magical garden scene to take home! 🧩 Thursday – Mosaic Garden Decoration Using colorful tiles and creative patterns, campers will design a mosaic garden decoration perfect for adding sparkle to outdoor spaces. A beautiful, lasting piece to finish the week! ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day 🚨 Please note: Once registered, we are unable to issue a refund, however transfers to another week or child are acceptable.

🏺 Pottery Wheel Experience ✨ Spin. Create. Connect. Take Home Something Amazing! Ready to try the pottery wheel? Whether you're a first-time thrower or already have a little clay on your hands, our 2-hour Pottery Wheel Experience is the perfect opportunity to get creative and discover the magic of working with clay! Our experienced instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn to center clay, throw on the wheel, shape your pottery, and explore the techniques that make each piece uniquely yours. With personalized instruction and plenty of hands-on wheel time, this class is perfect for both beginners and returning potters. You'll practice creating several pieces before choosing 1–2 favorites to keep. We'll professionally trim and kiln-fire your creations, then invite you back approximately two weeks later during any Open Studio hours to glaze your pottery using our large selection of colorful underglazes, specialty overglazes, and decorative finishing techniques. Once glaze fired, your handmade pottery is yours to treasure for years to come! Your Experience Includes: 🏺 Two hours of guided pottery wheel instruction 🎨 Personalized coaching for all experience levels 👐 Hands-on wheel time 🔥 Professional trimming, bisque firing, and glaze firing 🌈 Return Open Studio glazing visit 🖌️ Access to our wide variety of glazes and finishing techniques 📸 A complimentary memory photo Perfect For: ❤️ Date nights 👯 Friends' outings 🎂 Birthdays & celebrations 🎨 Trying something new 🧘 Creative self-care Looking for more? Continue your pottery journey in one of our seasonal 8–10 week pottery wheel courses and build your skills while creating even more amazing pieces! Ages: Designed for teens and adults (12+). We also offer occasional family pottery sessions for younger artists and caregivers—contact us for upcoming dates! Please Note: • Minimum of 4 participants required for class to run. • In the event of severe weather, participants will be contacted to reschedule. 🧡 Slow down, unplug, get your hands messy, and experience the joy of creating something completely handmade. We can't wait to create with you! 👉 Register today at www.connectedandinspired.org/clay-and-pottery-classes 📧 Questions? Email us at alwaysconnectedandinspired@gmail.com

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Participants who successfully complete both the online and classroom skills requirements for this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. The in-person skills portion of the course will review material from the online course and put into practice the CPR/First Aid/ AED procedures, participants must show that they have gained the skills necessary to become certified.

⚡⚡ Pokémon Peeps Week ⚡⚡ 📅 June 29th – July 2nd | 10AM–12PM | Monday–Thursday Calling all trainers! 🌟🎒 Get ready to design, battle (creatively!), and build in a week full of imaginative Pokémon-inspired art adventures! From sculpting creatures to creating electrifying glow art, this week is packed with colorful fun! 🎨⚡ 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 🔵 Monday – Clay Creation Sculpt your very own Pokémon-inspired creature or Poké Ball using real clay! Add textures, expressions, and personality! 🔥🌊🌿 (Kiln-fired and ready for pickup within three weeks!) 🎨 Tuesday – Pop Art Picture Create a bold pop-art portrait of your favorite Pokémon-inspired character using acrylics and vibrant backgrounds! 🌈✨ 🟢 Wednesday – Mosaic Masterpiece Design a mosaic featuring lightning bolts ⚡, elemental symbols 🔥💧🌱, or a Poké Ball pattern! 🌟 Thursday – GLOW Party Finale! Black lights + neon paint = EPIC finale! 🎉 Campers will create glowing artwork and celebrate the week with music, laughter, and lots of color! 💡🎨 ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 🎨 Campers explore a variety of mediums including: Clay • Wood • Cardboard • Mosaics • Watercolors • Acrylic Paint • Ceramics • Craft Materials & more! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 👯‍♀️ Signing up with friends? List them during registration so we can seat them together! 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day 🚨 Please note: Once registered, we are unable to issue refunds. However, we are happy to help transfer your registration to another child, move to another available date, or add you to a waitlist. 🎉 Spots fill quickly every summer — don’t wait! We cannot wait to create, glow, sculpt, and celebrate with you! 💖✨ 👉 Register today: www.connectedandinspired.org/summer-program

🌈💛✨ Mindfulness & Kindness Art Camp ✨💛🌈 🗓️ August 24–27 | Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 🕙🎨 Slow down, stretch, breathe, and create! 🌈💛✨ This calming and confidence-building week helps young artists explore creativity while learning positive self-expression, gratitude, and kindness. Each day includes a fun 15–30 minute Intro to Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🌬️ to help their bodies feel calm and their minds feel focused. Through peaceful art, positive thinking, and uplifting projects, campers will leave feeling happy, confident, centered, and inspired! 🎨🌟😊 Monday – Calm & Create 🎨🌀🌿 We begin the week by setting a peaceful tone with yoga, stretching, and mindful breathing 🧘‍♀️💫. Artists design a colorful watercolor mandala 🌈 and create a personalized Mindful Art Journal 📓✨ for gratitude, doodling, and reflection. Tuesday – Kindness in Action 💕🌼😊 After calming movement and focus time, campers paint cheerful Kindness Rocks 🪨🎨 to share in their community and design bright Affirmation Posters 🌟💬 filled with positive words and creative lettering. Wednesday – Feel-Good Tools ✨🌬️💙 Today’s mindfulness session helps us relax our bodies and manage big feelings 🧘‍♂️🌈. Artists create a sparkling Calm Glitter Jar 🫙✨ and sculpt smooth Clay Worry Stones 🪨💫 to stay grounded. Thursday – Gratitude & Friendship 🌟🤝💛 We close the week with a peaceful yoga flow and relaxation time 🌿🧘‍♀️. Campers create a joyful Gratitude Collage ✂️💖 celebrating what makes them happy and design Friendship or Lava Bead Bracelets 📿🌈 as a wearable reminder of calm and kindness. ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day

🤠🌵 Saddle Up & Create: Wild West Art Round-Up! 🌵🤠 📅 August 3–6 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 🌐 www.connectedandinspired.org/summer-program Yeehaw! It’s time to saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ week of western-inspired creativity! 🌅✨ Campers will explore farm life, dusty sunsets, and cowboy flair while creating bold, hands-on art projects full of rustic charm and colorful fun. This week blends pottery, clay, canvas painting, and wearable art for a creative rodeo you won’t want to miss! 🐴🎨 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 🔔 Monday – Clay Horseshoe Windchime Sculpt and design a clay horseshoe windchime with western-inspired details and decorative accents. Once kiln-fired, your lucky horseshoe will be ready for pickup within two weeks — the perfect rustic keepsake! 🌅 Tuesday – Sunset Silhouette Canvas Painting Create a stunning western sunset scene on canvas! Campers will blend warm colors to design a glowing sky, then add bold silhouettes of horses, barns, cacti, or cowboys for a dramatic finishing touch. 🤠 Wednesday – Decorate a Cowboy Hat! Design and decorate your very own cowboy hat using paint and creative embellishments. Add patterns, western symbols, or your name to make it uniquely yours! 🐮 Thursday – Paint Your Own Pottery (Farm & Wild West Edition!) Choose from a variety of adorable farm animals including: Highland cows, pigs, chickens, horses, and more! Campers will design and paint their pottery pieces with bright colors and creative details. (Projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup within two weeks.) ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day

Materials will be distributed during your class session or will be made available for pickup during business hours.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Watercolor parties offer a fun class of exploring different types of watercolor and the results you achieve with each. The party involves creating 1-3 different images (depending on size and detail) each which is framed before leaving the party! Your images will be wall worthy and ready for display as soon as you get home! Great activity for adults and children! Watercolor Paint Standard Party Package: $350 - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Cake decorating events are sure to please (and surprise) its participants! Learn step by step how to set a cake, learn about the tools we will use, use buttercream and/or fondant to cover your cake and learn the techniques for decorating the design of your choice! A minimum of (8) participants is required for a private event. This event is an excellent choice for adults and children 8+. Due to the nature of this activity, if you have food allergies, please confirm with us in advance whether we are able to accommodate. All of our products are nut free. Cake Decorating Events $60/person with a minimum of (8) guests: - Two hour event which includes 1 1/2 hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.

🐉✨ Mythical Makers Week ✨🦄 August 10–13 | 10:00AM–12:00PM Calling all dragon tamers, unicorn believers, brave knights, and whimsical warriors! This magical week is packed with legendary creatures, bold designs, and fantasy-inspired masterpieces. If your child loves imagination, adventure, and epic art projects… this is their week! 🏰🌈 🗓 Monday – Dragon Eye Paint Party Kick off the week by painting a mesmerizing dragon eye on canvas! Campers will blend fiery colors, add dramatic textures, and create a glowing, powerful focal point that looks straight out of a fantasy novel. 👁🔥 🗓 Tuesday – Paint Your Own Pottery (Mythical Edition!) Choose from a magical collection of dragons, unicorns, fairies, and gnomes to paint and personalize! Artists will learn layering and detailing techniques to bring their enchanted pottery piece to life. 🦄🐉✨ 🗓 Wednesday – Knight or Warrior Shield Design Design and decorate your own shield! Campers can create a bold metallic knight-inspired shield with a realistic metal finish and accessories — or go colorful and whimsical with bright patterns fit for a fantasy warrior. Strength, creativity, and style unite! 🛡⚔️ 🗓 Thursday – Watercolor Silhouettes Create dramatic watercolor backgrounds with vibrant blends and dreamy effects, then add powerful unicorn or dragon silhouettes for a striking, gallery-worthy masterpiece. 🌌🖌 Epic creativity. Legendary projects. Unforgettable fun. ⚔️✨ ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 👯‍♀️ Signing up with friends? List them during registration so we can seat them together! 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day 🚨 Please note: Once registered, we are unable to issue refunds. However, we can transfer registrations.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Our studio can comfortably seat up to 40+ guests and is appropriate for children ages 5 through adulthood! Mosaic projects can be tailored to your theme or we can offer an assortment of options for your guests to choose from. Using a wide variety of glass and ceramic tiles, your guests will design their mosaic, attach their pieces, and decide if they want to bring a grout kit home to complete the project after it has set. Standard Mosaic Party Package is $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (40) guests per party - Two hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of instruction and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. The party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family of the birthday child are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment. Upgrade: Larger boards or intricate patterns may be requested for an additional fee.

🎨 Impressionist Teen Art Studio 🎨 Step into the studio where creativity knows no bounds! Impressionist Teen Art Studio is the ultimate afterschool escape for artistic teens ages 11–18, featuring inspiring guest artists, expressive projects, and a vibrant community of young creators. 🌟 What to Expect 🖌️ Explore & Experiment – From bold brushstrokes on canvas to delicate detail in pen and ink, teens will work with clay, watercolor, sculpture, the pottery wheel, and even paint splatter to develop their signature style. 📚 Learn & Create – Dive into art history, refine essential techniques, and enjoy open studio time to let your ideas take shape. 🌈 Inclusive & Inspiring – Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, this studio welcomes all skill levels in a fun and supportive space. 🗓️ Details 📅 Wednesdays from 4:30–6:00 PM | April 8th-June 10th 🚫 No class on April 22nd for spring break 📍 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA 🎨 All supplies included—just bring your passion and imagination! 💡 Join anytime! Pro-rated enrollment available—contact us for details. ✨ Create. Connect. Be inspired. Your masterpiece begins here. ✨