Creative Community Space

1st & 2nd Grade Art Club!!!
2024-10-23 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-10-30 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-11-06 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-11-13 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-11-20 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-12-04 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-12-11 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-12-18 15:15 - 16:15 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Creative Community Space, 218 Main Street, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Come and meet other art enthusiasts! We will experiment with new skills and materials and make projects that express who we are with lots of fun in the mix!
Art Club for grades 1 & 2 or age equivalent. (Kindergarten students can join in January – see bottom of the page) We will meet Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:15. Epping Elemenary students will be picked up and walked down from school by CCS Staff. Non-walker information below.
NEW * NEW * NEW
Registration is for 4 classes = a session
OR
Register for the semester and receive a discount
– be sure to check the calendar to know when we are meeting.
If you are registering by session, you must renew your registration monthly by emailig Vandy at CreativeCommunitySpace@gmail.com or speaking to her directly on or before the 2nd day of the current session.
Cost is $72/4week session, materials fee may be required depending on projects chosen by the group.
Cost for Semester 1 = $272.00
Cost for Semester 2 = $306.00 (2 more days than Semester 1)
Epping students will be picked up at school and walked down to the Arts Center by the Creative Community Space group leader. Students should bring a snack to eat before we begin Art Club activities. Homeschooled students or students coming from other school districts should arrive at Creative Community Space by 3:40 (and eat a snack before they come)
You will find the registration form at the link below. Upon receiving your registration & payment for an Epping Elementary Student we will email you a “Walkers’ Release” before your first session that will allow us to pick your child up at school.
*Please note: We generally follow the SAU 14 school calendar.
Registration Deadline: ADVANCED REGISTRATION FOR FALL IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. This group filled the entire year last year. Please invite your child/youth’s friend to join Art Club.
Cancelation Policy: Advanced registration can be refunded in full by August 28th for the 1st Art Club session of the year. Credit is given for a future activity or art club if cancelation is on or after Aug. 28th.
No refunds after the 4-week session has begun.
If a refund is requested for a half-year registration the refund will be pro-rated as if you had registered session to session up until the refund date.
Registration deadlines for each session follow the above protocol. The deadline is 2 weeks before a session begins. Always feel free to email us and ask if there is space if the deadline has passed.
Meeting space: Art Club will meet in the indoor Gathering Space until remodeling can be completed on the Art Barn.
During classes and Open Art at Creative Community Space masks are optional.
FALL 2024 MEETING DATES *these will shift if there are snow days or other cancelations.
Semester 1 = Sessions 1-4

Session 1
September: 11, 18, 25, October 2 (Pay Sept. 25 for Session 2)
Session 2

October: 9, 16, 23, 30 (Pay Oct. 23 for Session 3)

Session 3

November: 6,13, 20, (27 H) December 4 (Pay November 13 for Session 4)

Session 4

December: 11, 18, (25 H) January (1H) 8, 15, (Pay January 8 for Session 5)

Semester 2 = Sessions 5-9
Session 5

January: 22, 29, February 5, 12 (Pay February 5 for Session 6)

Session 6

February 19, (26 H) March 5, 12, 19 (Pay March 12 for Session 7)

Session 7

March 26, April 2, 9, 16 (Pay April 9 for Session 8)

Session 8

April 23, May 7, (14 H), 21, 28 (30 H) (Pay May 21 for Session 9 = 2 days)

Session 9

June 4 & 11th Last Day Party!

*Please note – space allowing Kindergarten students may join 1st & 2nd grade Art Club in February. Parents should determine that they can follow instructions, work somewhat independently and use scissors.

Glaze Night!!!
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-25 19:00 - 21:00
Did you make ceramics at a Creative Community Space class or event? Come on this evening to paint on your glaze so we can fire it again and make it a functional ceramic piece for you. You pay a $12.50 studio fee. Glaze is then $3.50/ pound of clay used. This includes your second firing to make your creation a functional ceramic piece.
This is an All Ages event. Drop in no registration needed.
*Open Art is Free to Members of Creative Community Space, they only pay the $3.50 materials fee on clay and glaze nights- see our website for membership details.
First come/first serve for spaces. Cash is preferred but cards are accepted.
*Studio fees increased from $12.00 to $12.50 and glaze and clay costs increased from $3.00 to $3.50 on October 1, 2024.
Masks are optional, this is a no-judgment zone!!!

Open Art Late Night!!!
2024-10-29 21:00 - 2024-10-30 02:00
Are you most creative late at night? Come to Open Art Late Night! The normal Open Art (glaze night) runs from 7-9 PM on this night, this is drop-in. Late night will run from 9 PM – 2AM! You must pre-register for this event by emailing CreativeCommunitySpace@gmail.com Subject line: Late Night. We will have all of our regular supplies available. Bring your own project or start something new. Bring a snack to share!!! Cost for Late night is $15.00. additional charge for clay if available. You can come or go as you please but you must pre-register for this event. Come Out and Play under the moon!

Puppet Workshop - It's Alive!
2024-11-08 15:30 - 17:30
“It’s Alive!” (Stuffed Animal Puppets): (Grades 3 & up, 2-2.5 Hrs.)
What would happen if Dr. Frankenstein was let loose in a toy shop? Now I know what you are thinking, my child will be devastated and traumatized if we cut their favorite stuffed animal apart to create a puppet! Relax my friends, I will supply an array of cleaned, used stuffed animals to dissect. This class is a great and unique way to teach students about hand puppets. In this class each student will begin with a stuffed animal, which we will then proceed to turn into a hand puppet by opening it up, learning to pattern its mouth, and constructing & installing a mouth plate. Miraculously this will animate a formerly inanimate object, turning it from a mere toy, into a puppet. Vandy will pick students up at Epping Elementary School and walk them down. Students from other school districts should arrive by 3:35.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Register by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 6th.

Open Art and Glaze!!!
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
On this night we will offer a seasonal activity or gift making-opportunity
, and also allow those with clay gifts to glaze them in time for the holidays.
Drop-in and get creative! Explore our materials, try our example project, or bring your own project. Make it a fun night out with friends! Come and meet other creatives! Basic materials are included in your $12.50 studio fee, some items are available for small additional fees.
*Open Art is free to members of Creative Community Space – see the website for membership information.
*Studio fees increased from $12.00 to $12.50 on October 1, 2024.
First come/first serve for spaces. Exact cash is preferred, cards are also accepted.

a variety of materials are available to explore during Open Art.
Clay and glazing are on separate nights, see the website calendar on Tuesdays.

*Masks are optional this is a no-judgement zone!

Boxwood Tree Class!
2024-12-07 15:00 - 16:00
Learn how to make a beautiful, fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays! Use it as a table centerpiece, room accent, or early holiday gift. You will learn to cut your own stems and arrange them to make your tree. Then, choose your bows, berries, ornaments, or baby’s breath to make your tree your own. This has been a popular class at Creative Community Space in the past. Great “Friends Night Out” event! Reserve your spot today!
We need a minimum of 10 people to run this fun holiday event.
Registration Deadline: December 3, 2024
Refund allowed until December 3rd, no refund after this date.
All materials provided, please bring your own pruners to cut your stems (scissors don’t work well)

Example- You will make your tree your own with your choice of accessories.

Open Art - Clay Night!
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00
Drop-in and create. This is an Open Art session with clay. These sessions are available twice a month for a $12.50 fee each night. Basic clay instruction on clay hand-building and tool usage will be provided. (sorry no wheels) Your fee is your studio fee, clay can be purchased for $3.50/ pound. The clay fee includes the first firing in the kiln (bisque fire). Later come to a Glaze Day. You pay a studio fee of $12.50. Your glaze fee is $3.50/pound of clay used. On this day your glaze fee will include glaze and glaze firing in the kiln to create your functional ceramic piece. This is drop-in first, come/first serve for spaces. Cash is preferred but cards are accepted.
*********WE NOW HAVE CLAY NIGHT 2 WEEKS IN A ROW SO YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO WORK ON A PROJECT!!!
This is an All Ages Event
*prices increase October 1st from $12.00 studio fee to $12.50 and $3.00/pound of clay to $3.50
*Open Art is Free to Members of Creative Community Space, they only pay the $3.50 materials fee/pound on clay and glaze nights- see our website for membership details.
As winter illnesses develop Masks are optional, this is a no-judgment zone!

MS Make-Up Day - Art Club!!!
2025-01-21 14:30 - 16:00
This day is a Make-Up Day for missed day on 1/7/2025
Current students have already paid for this meeting with their Session 4 tuition
Come create your way! Middle School Art Club is a social art group that is full of choice! Students are shown tools and techniques and given some examples of the ways they are used and can then explore their own creativity. The group is also shown examples of how art is powerful! This feeds their creative self-esteem as they create for self-expression.
Please reach out if you have questions about this group! CreativeCommunitySpace@gmail.com
Students walk down from the Epping Middle School on their own- to arrive at the Art Center around 2:30. (Vandy will walk them down the first time – and again if requested)
Students from districts other than Epping should be dropped off by 2:40.
This is a new group. We will adjust things as needed to meet the members’ needs.
You may pay by the session or for the full semester

Open Art!!!
2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00
Drop-in and get creative! Explore our materials, try our example project, or bring your own project. Make it a fun night out with friends! Come and meet other creatives! Basic materials are included in your $12.50 studio fee, some items are available for small additional fees.
*Open Art is free to members of Creative Community Space – see the website for membership information.
*Studio fees increased from $12.00 to $12.50 on October 1, 2024.
First come/first serve for spaces. Exact cash is preferred, cards are also accepted.

a variety of materials are available to explore during Open Art.
Clay and glazing are on separate nights, see the website calendar on Tuesdays.

*Masks are optional this is a no-judgement zone!

Reflect, Renew & Flow Into the New Year!
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:30
Art reaches places in our Spirit and Psyche that strengthen our sense of self and connections to others. Start your new year by feeding your creative self and finding your pathway through the year ahead. Come spend a day nurturing yourself in the company of others who yearn to explore their creative selves and forge a creative pathway into the new year.
How the day will unfold
10 – 12 “Visionboards for Everyone” with Gina Genest
1/2 hour lunch – you bring a lunch, we will have coffee & tea
12:30 -2:30 “Heart-Led Painting” – Jen Dervan
Short break, if needed
2:30 – 4:30 “SoulCollage” with Vandy Leigh

The program and your presenters:

Vision Boards for Everyone
Creating a Vision Board is a visual, tactile, and fun way to help you focus on the things you want to make happen in your life. In our world of constant distraction, spending time on outcomes that YOU want to create is a gift you can give yourself as you assemble images important to your dreams and desires for the new year.
About Gina Genest, M.Ed. Gina’s workshops provide opportunities for creating lives of unlimited possibilities! A thought provoking, successful professional coach, workshop presenter, and consultant, Gina enjoys facilitating classes that help participants accomplish personal goals that have only been on past “wish lists.” She looks forward to being with you soon!
Heart-Led Painting
Heart-Led Painting is an “Expressive-Painting” process that uses emotional-creativity as a guide, allowing technique to follow. This process is crafted to help shift your approach to a blank canvas and offer you a vehicle for the expression of your intuitive energy. The result is a soul-filled “letter” from your heart. Invite your mind to exit and your heart to speak! *No painting skills required.
Create to Renew Gallery: https://createtorenew.com/gallery
Create to Renew Method: https://createtorenew.com/hhw-2
About Jen Dervan – Jen is a ‘Paint from Your Soul’(tm) Facilitator | Integrative Energy Therapy (IET) Certified Practitioner | Social-Emotional Learning Literate
SoulCollage®
Come make some amazing art that reflects thoughts and emotions that you may not even be conscious of. Learn about how your visual mind can communicate thoughts and feelings through art. We will explore the Committee Suit. The Committee are our internal voices that may be helpful or may be disparaging. Creating SoulCollage cards brings these Committee members forward so you can acknowledge them and move yourself and your creative life forward. This collage process often feels magical and produces amazing works of art. No art experience is necessary.
About Vandy Leigh, M.Ed. – Vandy is a trained SoulCollage Facilitator, writer, and Storyteller. She is the Creative Community Developer of Creative Community Space. She has a passion for helping people heal their creative spirits and find their creative voices. She believes everyone can express themselves through art mediums, it just takes some support to be brave and try. Come and start the new year with a step towards being your most true creative self.

Registration DEADLINE EXTENDED: January 21st – We need 5 people to run this workshop – please share and tell your friends
Full refund until January 21st – (or if enrollment is not met)
After January 21st- no refund. (thank you for respecting our preparation and time commitment in offering this special workshop)

As Always email for space availability even if the registration has passed.

Middle School Art Club!!!
2025-01-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-04 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-18 14:30 - 16:00
Come create your way! Middle School Art Club is a social art group that is full of choice! Students are shown tools and techniques and given some examples of the ways they are used and can then explore their own creativity. The group is also shown examples of how art is powerful! This feeds their creative self-esteem as they create for self-expression.
Please reach out if you have questions about this group! CreativeCommunitySpace@gmail.com
Students walk down from the Epping Middle School on their own- to arrive at the Art Center around 2:30. (Vandy will walk them down the first time – and again if requested)
Students from districts other than Epping should be dropped off by 2:40.
This is a new group. We will adjust things as needed to meet the members’ needs.
If your student would like to join in the middle of a session (session = 4 meetings) please reach out by email to see if this is possible.
You may pay by the session or for the full semester and receive a discount.
By the Session = $108 (Session 9 = $27) By the Semester = $433.50 (includes Session 9)
Tuesdays 2:30 – 4:00
Session 5
January 28, Feb. 4, 11, (pay on 11th for Session 6) 18
Session 6
March 4, (11 no school), 18, 25, April 1st. (pay on March 25 for Session 7)
Session 7
April 8, 15, 22 (Pay for Session 8) (Holiday 4/29) May 6
Session 8
May 13, 20, 27 (Pay for Session 9) June 3
Session 9
June 10 END OF YEAR PARTY!!!
