City of Newton Camp and Summer Program Fair

City of Newton Camp and Summer Program Fair is being held Sunday, January 29th from 12:00 – 3:00 at Newton North High School in the cafeteria.  See what programs are being offered by the City of Newton this summer.  Drop in anytime between 12:00 – 3:00 to talk with representatives from Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture, Newton Public Schools including Newton Community Education and Newton’s S.P.A.C.E. Camp, Heath and Human Services, and Historic Newton to learn about summer camps, summer programs, and summer resources that are offered for kids, teens and families this summer.  Information on scholarships, summer jobs, and mental health resources will also be available.

Contact Channon Ames at cames@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1529 for more information.

New Arts Center Class

I’m reaching out to let you know about some amazing opportunities for teens (and parents) to take a class at New Art Center this winter. Please see below for details with dates, times, and descriptions. New Art Center offers tuition assistance for those that need it, please see our website at https://newartcenter.org/tuition-assistance/ for more information.

Clothed Figure Drawing for Teens – Jan 24 or Feb 7

TWW23105

Dates: 1/24

Details: Tuesday, 1 Session

Times: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuition: $15

TWW23106

Dates: 2/7

Details: Tuesday, 1 Session

Times: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuition: $15

Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live, clothed model doing a series of quick poses. This workshop is geared towards teens, with music and a great model. No photography allowed. No instruction. Bring your own art supplies (no oils); easels/chairs provided.

Build Your High School Portfolio GR 9-12 – TCW23102

Dates: 1/9 – 3/6

Details: Mondays, 7 Sessions

Times: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Tuition: $310

Notes: no class 1/16, 2/20

Thinking about pursuing an education in arts? This class is tailored to individual needs as we look at current requirements for college/university art programs, and work with other motivated students to develop application portfolios. In addition, students will work on drawing from life, use of materials, photos for portfolio, and building personal content. Basic technical concepts will be reviewed, as well as discussing what to expect in a college level art environment.

Family Table Ceramics Workshop: Parents & Teens GR 6-12 – TWW23501

Dates: 3/12

Details: Sunday, 1 Session

Times: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Tuition: $70

Make a beautiful and functional work of art for your family table! In this 1-day workshop, parents and teens will work together to make an 8-inch plate or bowl using bisque molds. Students will texture the surface or decorate with slip to make a personalized piece that can be used for years to come. Finished pieces will be glazed opaque white and will be ready for pickup in 2 – 3 weeks.

Mixed Media Mosaics with Colored Grout Workshop for Parents and Teens (GR 9-12) – TWW23804

Dates: 1/29 – 2/12

Details: Sundays, 3 Sessions

Times: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tuition: $210

A creative exploration for parents and teens together! Mixed media mosaics are all about creative freedom. Explore the possibilities of combining ceramic tile, vitreous glass, broken china, glass beads, stained glass and mirror to create your own original mosaic. On Days One and you’ll first transfer your design, then build and finally cement down materials with Acrylic cement. On Day Three you’ll mix and apply vibrant-colored grout to finalize your piece with a range of grout colors. Students will bring a 18” square colored mosaic design drawing to class to trace onto the substrate. Workshop goals include freedom of expression combined with technical mastery. Students will leave with a beautiful mosaic and also the hands-on knowledge to create mosaic murals. One ticket per student, please

Music Lessons at The Conservatory at Highlands! 

Winter is in full swing and nothing makes the winter months fly by like playing music! If you’re starting a new instrument, or looking to develop your skills as a musician, The Conservatory is here to help. Locally owned and operated in Newton Highlands. 

Students beginning new instruments in school benefit greatly from private instruction. 
Playing music increases confidence, reduces stress and helps learning in other subjects.
Our teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive. We help musicians of any age reach their goals. 

Sign Up/Inquire Here (no commitment necessary)   

(Trouble with link? Copy and Paste: https://forms.gle/VoAgFPhKdC83t7EF6 in your browser)

or call/text/e-mail: 617-903-0944  

info@highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory offers music lessons on almost all instruments, including: piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone, baritone, oboe, ukulele, and even harmonica! Sign up for parent/student lessons, or record in our state-of-the-art recording studio with audio production lessons and more!

more info:

www.highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory at Highlands is locally owned and operated and offers a 21st-century music education that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston. The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. 

51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands.

Feel free to email info@highlandsconservatory.com with any questions.

Newton’s 55th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration

The City of Newton will host the 55th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Newton North High School.

If you would like to attend (young children are welcome), please register in advance following this link: Registration for Martin Luther King Day Celebration

In honor of the celebration, the City of Newton is hosting a food drive to benefit the Newton Food Pantry, Newton Centre Food Pantry, and the Arabic Baptist Food Pantry. Locations for food donations include:

  • Village Bank Locations *
  • Scandinavian Living Center
  • Newton City Hall (please note: City Hall is closed on Saturdays)
  • Newton Police Headquarters
  • Newton Free Library

*Village Bank Locations ONLY until noon on 1/14/23.

Find out more details about the celebration to honor the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. at: 55th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration

New Art Center Winter Events

There are plenty of opportunities to share with your community that will spark their creativity at the New Art Center this Winter! Children, teens, and adults can find a class, workshop, or Nights Out event that fits their skills and interests. New Art Center offers full and partial scholarships, just fill out our Tuition Assistance Form to apply. We welcome students of all ages, skills, abilities, and levels. See event list here: Upcoming Classes › Events › – New Art Center in Newton

Happy Holidays!

Dear Bigelow Community,

We wish great health, happiness, and love this holiday season and into the New Year to all our students, families, faculty, and staff! Sending gratitude and appreciation this holiday season to everyone for helping make Bigelow a place for all our children to learn and grow.

Sincerely,

Bigelow PTO

Last Few Days of Annual Appeal + Matching Opportunity with Asher Nichols & Craftsmen

The last day of the Bigelow PTO Annual Appeal is Saturday, December 31st. Please consider donating before the end of the year to help us reach our goal and continue to support many programs and services that benefit our students.

A gift of any size will help! There are many ways to donate:

  • via Venmo @BigelowPTONewton
  • write a check and mail to Bigelow Middle School c/o PTO
  • via the website at bigelowpto.org/donate/

Thanks to the generosity of a fellow Bigelow family we are also able to offer an exciting Annual Fund matching opportunity!

Starting Tuesday December 20th, the first 4 people to donate $500 to the Annual Fund before December 25th will receive a $500 gift certificate from Asher Nichols & Craftsmen, LLC. Additionally, Asher Nichols & Craftsman will match these donations, doubling your gift to Bigelow! Annual fund donations can be made via Venmo @BigelowPTONewton or at bigelowpto.org/donate/

Many thanks to Bigelow parent Asher Nichols for this generous offer!

Winter Warm-Up Appreciation Lunch

On Wednesday, Bigelow teachers and staff were treated to a “Winter Warm-Up” lunch of a variety of soups, salads, and breads.

Special thanks to Ron Farrar and Suriya Ziblatt for organizing this special lunch to help show our appreciation for Bigelow’s incredible teachers and staff!

Wednesday’s lunch was made possible with your PTO donations as well as contributions from many parents who brought salad, rolls, and cornbread to complete the meal and lent crockpots to keep the soup warm.

Many thanks to Alexandra Chakalis, Elizabeth Gagnon, David Hurvitz, Lisa Kirby, Kerry Lavin, Sonya Marquez, Sirimon Parker, Heather Pozen, Rebecca Schmidt, Joanne Wang, Ron Farrar, Elizabeth Gagnon, Erika Holmberg, Lisa Kirby, Heather Pozen, Jenny Rosenthal, Suriya Ziblatt, Nora Zizlsperger, Angela Brooks, Anisha Varma-Wilson, Sara Wantman, and Karen Hite. It was a team effort!