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Family Social Art Challenge: Women’s Empowerment

The Fitz2021-04-17T16:20:45-04:00

A way to connect to your community through the magic of creation and artistic expression. STEAM@thefitz promises you’ve never done anything like this before. Parents and kids who join the event will participate in a variety of expressive exercises that will flex their art muscles and open up their minds. The aim is personal discovery and the vibe is FUN! (as it always is at STEAM@thefitz). Each session has a different theme; choose the ones you vibe with the most! Suggest themes that move you to noah@fitzpatrickcollaborative.org. STEAM@thefitz relies entirely on donations to grow into a resource for the friends of [...]

Family Social Art Challenge: Women’s EmpowermentThe Fitz2021-04-17T16:20:45-04:00

Spring Story Time

The Fitz2021-03-14T22:23:06-04:00

Join us in Pepperell's Big Backyard at The Fitzpatrick Collaborative for stories, crafts, animal guests from The Maker Farm, and playground play! Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy Springtime! Story Time is weather permitting. Check our Facebook page for weekly updates and themes. Craft materials are not shared - we provide personal kits for each family. Masks are required per Massachusetts guidelines. Story Time runs Mondays 9:30am-11:00am, April 5 - June 28. Cost is $10 per family.

Spring Story TimeThe Fitz2021-03-14T22:23:06-04:00

Spread the LOVE Cozy and Cuddly Valentine Event

The Fitz2021-01-31T10:28:12-05:00

Spread the LOVE this Valentine's Day with The Fitzpatrick Collaborative's Cozy and Cuddly Valentine Event, hosted by The Maker Farm. For $10, families will receive a supply pack complete with adorable animal stickers, blank Valentine cards, trims, glue and markers. On Saturday February 6 from 1-2 pm, join us for a fun-filled Valentine card-making party with animals as our theme. Miss Emily of the Maker Farm will host via Google Meet and will take families on a virtual farm tour while families at home work on their Valentines. Send the cards to friends, loved ones, neighbors, teachers or to your own [...]

Spread the LOVE Cozy and Cuddly Valentine EventThe Fitz2021-01-31T10:28:12-05:00

Chair Yoga

The Fitz2020-03-09T12:01:08-04:00

Chair yoga is performed sitting in a chair or standing up, using the chair for support. This class offers all the benefits of a traditional yoga class, but with modified poses. Class begins with breathing exercises for grounding and focus, followed by gentle movements to warm the body from head to toe. You will stretch and strengthen muscles while increasing flexibility and range of motion. Standing coordinated movements will build on balance and proprioception. Class ends with Shavasana, the pose of relaxation. This class is for ALL ages! Dress comfortably. Please bring a yoga mat and water, and yoga blocks if [...]

Chair YogaThe Fitz2020-03-09T12:01:08-04:00

Learn Spanish as a Family

The Fitz2020-02-25T12:38:28-05:00

Come learn Spanish as a family - Parents and kids can learn together! (Ages 8+) Over 435 million people worldwide speak Spanish as their first language, making it the second most commonly-spoken native language in the world. We believe communication is the key to a peaceful world. Through language you learn about other cultures, different ways of understanding and seeing the world. We teach Spanish to kids and adults in a fun and relaxed environment through play and hands on activities, promoting the values of Spanish-speaking cultures of Europe and South America. Note: Course runs April 1 - May 13, no [...]

Learn Spanish as a FamilyThe Fitz2020-02-25T12:38:28-05:00

Put Pencil to Paper and Start Drawing (Age 10-15)

The Fitz2020-02-25T11:05:32-05:00

Do you want to learn how to draw but don't know where to start? In this class, we’ll share fun, beginner-friendly drawing techniques that can turn anyone into an artist. This class will help you overcome your fear of the blank page and focus on putting pencil to paper so you can draw the way you always wished you could. In this class, we will cover the fundamentals in drawing including: Using different pencils for line quality Applying different shading methods Practice measurement and proportions in your work We’ll will help you embrace imperfections in your work with step-by-step exercises that [...]

Put Pencil to Paper and Start Drawing (Age 10-15)The Fitz2020-02-25T11:05:32-05:00

Beginner Ukulele (Ages 15+)

The Fitz2020-02-22T19:27:36-05:00

Ukulele for older teens and adults - Don't let the kids have all the fun! Teens and adults can learn to play Uke too! Join us to learn how to play ukulele in a social group setting. In Level 1, we'll teach you the basics you need to know to get going on this popular instrument. You'll come away with having a few songs under your fingers and the ability to figure out more tunes on your own. Students should come to the first class with their own Ukulele. Note: Classes run April 3 - May 29, no class April 24.

Beginner Ukulele (Ages 15+)The Fitz2020-02-22T19:27:36-05:00

Beginner Guitar (Ages 15+)

The Fitz2020-02-22T19:23:13-05:00

Join our beginning guitar class and get hooked on guitar! Students will need their own acoustic guitars - they'll be learning simple chords and songs in no time. Level 1 classes begin with an introductory section for 8 weeks. Students may then continue and register for an additional 8 weeks. This program grows into the a Level 2 and 3 classes meet for 16 weeks and explore more advanced chord fingerings and a broader repertoire of material. Levels 4 and 5 also meet for 16 weeks, and incorporate songwriting with guitar instruction. As students advance, they can transition at any time [...]

Beginner Guitar (Ages 15+)The Fitz2020-02-22T19:23:13-05:00

Beginner Guitar for Kids

The Fitz2020-02-22T19:29:05-05:00

Join our beginning guitar class and get hooked on guitar! Students will need their own acoustic guitars - they'll be learning simple chords and songs in no time. Level 1 classes begin with an introductory section for 8 weeks. Students may then continue and register for an additional 8 weeks. This program grows into the a Level 2 and 3 classes meet for 16 weeks and explore more advanced chord fingerings and a broader repertoire of material. Levels 4 and 5 also meet for 16 weeks, and incorporate songwriting with guitar instruction. As students advance, they can transition at any time [...]

Beginner Guitar for KidsThe Fitz2020-02-22T19:29:05-05:00

Kids Group Ukulele

The Fitz2020-03-03T22:10:20-05:00

Have a child who is drawn to the ukulele? Introduce the Ukulele! The Ukulele is amazingly suitable for children. They are small and fairly inexpensive and even better, they are fairly easy to learn to play. Within a few minutes a child with the finger dexterity to press the strings firmly against the fingerboard can learn their first chord and play a couple of Nursery Rhymes they are already familiar with. The Ukulele is very portable, it only has four strings. It’s Perfect for the beginner. Students should come to the first class with their own Ukulele. Note: Classes are Fridays, [...]

Kids Group UkuleleThe Fitz2020-03-03T22:10:20-05:00