Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano, or did you start when you were young and wish to continue your journey? Now is the perfect time to pursue your passion! Enroll in our private piano lessons, available in packages of four half hour lessons, and discover how much you can achieve. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, these tailored lessons will help you reach your musical goals.  Instructor: Susan Frank    

Mon or Tues, 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30, You Pick, $120

This bowl holds all the candy! Join us as we use a fun paper and bubble blowing technique to paint a spectacular centerpiece for your Halloween treats. And for an extra spooky touch, we’ll even throw in a spider! Perfect for adding a festive flair to your Halloween celebrations.

at Firefly Pottery, 72 Mirona Rd Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even need to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 900 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs. There are lots of laughs along the way and learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

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Join Alice for a hands-on, three-hour workshop where you'll learn to texture, size, solder, and set a stone. Each student will create their own bezel, texture a ring, and solder them together. We'll cover how to properly size your finger and calculate the metal needed for your ring. Once your ring is crafted, you'll learn to set a piece of sea glass in a bezel setting. All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own beach stone or sea glass if you have a special piece. No prior experience is necessary. Come and create a beautiful, personalized ring from start to finish! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

Join us for a festive and creative workshop where you'll have the opportunity to paint a large Chip & Dip bowl, perfect for your holiday gatherings. Choose from a variety of seasonal designs and let your creativity shine as you craft a unique and personalized piece that will be the highlight of your holiday table. Whether you're looking to add a touch of holiday cheer to your home or create a special gift, this workshop is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. All skill levels are welcome!

at Firefly Pottery, 72 Mirona Rd Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.

If you love locking bracelets, this project is perfect for you! In this workshop, each student will learn how to measure their wrist and fabricate a beautiful bracelet. We'll cover several soldering techniques to assemble the bracelet. The class includes a demonstration and ample work time to fabricate and polish your piece. No experience is required, and all materials and supplies are provided. Join us and create a stunning locking bracelet from start to finish! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. The fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question-and-answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.