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📅 July 13–16 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired, Milford Turn up the color and rewind the clock! 📼✨ Retro NEON Art Week is a bold, bright blast from the past packed with glowing paint, wearable art, and totally rad throwback fun! Campers will explore vibrant techniques while creating eye-popping masterpieces inspired by retro vibes and neon dreams! 💥🌈 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 💠 Monday – Neon Geometric Art Design bold geometric patterns using bright neon acrylics while exploring symmetry, contrast, and color layering to create a modern-retro masterpiece. 👜 Tuesday – Puff Paint Tote Bags Create a wearable work of art! Campers will use dimensional neon puff paint to customize their own tote bag with retro shapes, names, or 90’s-inspired designs. 📻 Wednesday – Paint a Ceramic Boombox Gadget Holder Totally rad! Campers will paint and personalize a ceramic boombox gadget holder using vibrant neon paints and creative detailing. Projects will be kiln-fired and available for pickup within two weeks. 🎉 Thursday – 90’s NEON Art Party! An epic throwback celebration filled with creative stations and games! Activities may include Skip-It fun, fashion designer sketch challenges, splatter paint art, decorating a neon dessert, and more! It’s the ultimate retro art party finale! ☀️ 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 are happy to help transfer your registration to another child, move to another available date, or add you to a waitlist. Let’s glow BIG this summer! 🌟

🤠🌵 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

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Welcome to ConnectEd & Inspired's newest attraction: the Paint Splatter Room! Prepare to unleash your inner artist in the most exhilarating way possible. Adults & kids step into a vibrant glow world where creativity knows no bounds! Equipped with protective gear, a canvas, and an arsenal of paints, you're ready to dive into an hour of pure fun. Feel the adrenaline surge as you grab your paintbrush or simply use your hands to splatter colors across the canvas—or dare we say, at each other! Yes, you read that right. This isn't your average painting session; it's a paint-throwing extravaganza where boundaries blur, and self-expression reigns supreme. Gear up, prepare your canvas, and immerse yourself in thirty-forty minutes of throwing time, where every flick of the wrist becomes a stroke of genius. Whether you're aiming for the canvas or aiming for your friends, the choice is yours. As the colors fly and laughter fills the air, witness your masterpiece come to life before your eyes. And fear not, for we provide a sturdy box to transport your artwork safely while it dries, ensuring that your creation remains as vibrant as the memories you've made. Splatter Party $375: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $35/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - 1 1/2 hour party which includes 1 hour 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. -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. Add-ons Ask us about any add-ons for your party package!

🎉 Pottery Wheel Birthday Experience at ConnectEd & Inspired 🎉 Looking to throw a birthday party that really spins above the rest? 🌀 Welcome to the Pottery Wheel Experience at ConnectEd & Inspired in Milford — where creativity takes shape and memories are molded by hand! Perfect for artists ages 8 through adult, this hands-on celebration lets guests get a little muddy and a LOT creative. Whether you're turning 8 or 80, there's nothing quite like the magic of clay spinning on the wheel beneath your fingertips. ✨ 🏺 What’s Included in Your Wheel-y Awesome Party: 🌀 1.5 Hours on the Pottery Wheel Step-by-step instruction from our talented team + all materials included. We’ll guide each guest through the process so everyone leaves feeling like a clay champion! 🎨 Create 1–2 Vessels to Keep Bowls, cups, mini planters — your masterpiece, your way! 🔥 Kiln Firing (Twice!) We’ll carefully fire your creations not once, but twice — first to set your clay, then again after glazing for that glossy, vibrant finish. 🎨 Glazing Session (Second Visit!) Guests return during scheduled open studio times to glaze their pieces with our full selection of beautiful colors. We provide all materials and instruction — you bring the imagination! 🥤 Celebration Time (30 Minutes of Studio Space) After spinning, relax and celebrate with refreshments. We provide: - Lemonade & water - Plates, cups & napkins - Space to sing, snack & celebrate! 🎂 📸 Memory Keepsakes Each guest receives a special keepsake photo, plus a group photo for the birthday star 🌟 — because the best memories deserve to be framed! 📦 Packaging & Pickup Notification Once your masterpieces are finished and ready, we’ll carefully package them and notify you for pickup. 💰 Pricing & Party Details $75 per person Private Event Minimum: 6 participants Maximum: 8 participants This small-group format ensures personalized instruction, plenty of wheel time, and an experience that feels extra special. Why Choose a Pottery Wheel Party? Because this isn’t just a party — it’s an experience. It’s laughter when the clay wobbles. It’s pride when a bowl takes shape. It’s the joy of creating something from scratch. It’s hands-on, heart-filled, and completely unforgettable. 💛 Ready to get the party spinning? 🌀 Let’s throw a birthday that’s truly kiln it! 🔥

⚡⚡ 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

Thursday Sessions 7-8PM Relax, let go, and enjoy the slow flow! This nurturing class begins with a slow and intentional flow practice to move energy and open the body gently. Learn to combine breathing, flowing postures and meditation in this gentle, but deep approach to yoga. The slower pace of this class allows time to explore the postures while cultivating strength, flexibility, balance, and calm. Yoga poses are linked to breath to help reveal body awareness, inner strength and easeful opening. End class with an extended savasana to offer the utmost relaxation. Sessions are $17/ session or a five-week session for $75 Session begins 5/19-6/16 About the instructor: Dianne Croteau MSN, RN, RYT-500 Dianne is a devoted teacher with a gentle spirit and kind heart who guides others to pursue their practice and find health, balance, and overall well-being through Yoga and Meditation. She has practiced and studied yoga and meditation throughout North and South America for over 20 years. Combined with an extensive background in nursing, she views the science and spirituality of Yoga as a path to helping each individual find a deeper relationship with their own physical, physiological, and psychological body. Her style pulls from multiple yogic disciplines (Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin), and is both intuitive and steeped in the traditional aspects of yoga. Her classes focus on breath, movement, and the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Dianne encourages students to practice at a comfortable pace, in their own unique form within a welcoming, safe, and transformational environment.

Join us for a homeschool art class every Wednesday from 12-1:30! Parents are welcome to drop off or utilize our wifi and hang-out in the studio! This group is open to youth ages 5-14 and includes a wide variety of art projects that focus on building skills using an assortment of materials (ex. wood, clay, canvas, mosaics, glass, etc.). Particpants will learn about popular artists and become familiar with and practice the techniques that made them so memorable! Sibling discounts (if residing in the same household): First child - full tuition 2nd child - 25% off 3rd+ child - 50% off Please contact the studio by phone at 781-480-1375 or by email at alwaysconnectedandinspired@gmail.com if you are looking to register more than one child from the same household for this course and we will invoice you the correct amount. $25 materials fee per semester included in the fee, no additional fees or materials required.

🎤🔥 KPOP Kraze! Week 🔥🎤 📅 June 29th – July 2nd | 10AM–12PM | Monday–Thursday Ready to unleash your inner superstar AND demon-slaying hero? 💥✨ This high-energy week blends bold pop-art vibes, dramatic fantasy elements, and glow-in-the-dark excitement! Inspired by the colorful world of KPOP aesthetics and epic hero adventures, campers will design, sculpt, sparkle, and GLOW all week long! 💎🎨🎶 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 🟣 Monday – Clay Creation Design and sculpt your very own demon hunter mascot, charm, or fantasy creature using real clay! 🐉✨ Learn shaping, detailing, and texture techniques. Projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup within three weeks! 🎨 Tuesday – Pop Art Picture Create a bold, colorful pop-art masterpiece featuring a KPOP-inspired icon or alter-ego! Think neon colors, dramatic expression, and superstar vibes! 🌈🎤 🟡 Wednesday – Mosaic Magic Design a sparkling mosaic using vibrant tiles to create a symbol, logo, or hero emblem! 🧩💎 🌟 Thursday – GLOW Party Extravaganza! We turn off the lights and turn UP the fun! 🎉 Campers will create glow-themed art and celebrate their creative week in neon style! 💡🖌✨ ☀️ 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 5-12. 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!

🎨⚙️ Spin, Shape, & Shine on the Pottery Wheel! ⚙️🎨 Unleash your creativity this fall at ConnectEd & Inspired during our 8-week Pottery Wheel Class! 🗓 Sunday afternoons, April 12th- June 14th | 4:00 – 5:30 PM No class during spring break - April 19th Whether you’re a first-time clay explorer or a seasoned spinner, this class is perfect for beginners to intermediate potters who want to learn, grow, and create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Here’s what’s in store: 🌀 Hands-on wheel throwing each week ✂️ Trimming, modifying, & perfecting your pieces 🎨 Glazing your creations with vibrant finishes 🔥 Professional kiln firings included 💡 Personalized tips & guidance from our talented instructor And the best part? Everything you make is yours to keep! ✅ Includes: Wheel time, step-by-step instruction, kiln firings, glazes, materials, & handling fees 👩‍🎨 For adults & kids (ages 8+) 📍 Location: ConnectEd & Inspired – 138 S. Main Street, Milford Spots are limited—secure your seat at the wheel before they’re all spun up! 🏺✨

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🎨 Mini Monets Art Club 🎨 Let your child’s imagination run wild this spring in our whimsical Mini Monet's Art Club! Designed for budding artists ages 5–10, this after school adventure is packed with all-new projects that spark creativity, build confidence, and bring masterpieces to life. Each week, our young creators will dive into a delightful new project—exploring everything from squishy clay and vibrant canvas to textured fabrics, colorful paper, and magical mixed media. No two weeks are the same, and every session builds on your child’s growing skills and artistic flair! 🖌️ Where the art is messy, the ideas are big, and the creativity is endless! 📍 Classes held at our Milford studio: 138 S. Main Street, Milford 🗓️ Please note: No class during spring break (April 22nd). 🎨 All materials are included—just bring your imagination! Registration is required!

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Slime parties are a great way to engage groups of kids! Step by step, we create three different kinds of slime using different colors, mix-ins, and scents! Each slime is packaged in a container and then a gift bag to take home after the event! Make a mess at our place and leave the cleanup to us! Standard Slime Party Package is $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - 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 guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, family and friends of the birthday child are welcome to remain 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. - Games and other activities may be added to the party, if time allows