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Tuesday December 9, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Crafts for Kids - Crafts for Kids! Session 4 Don’t miss out on this chance to explore your artistic side and create something amazing!Join local Hopkinton resident and art enthusiast, Stacie Kirkwood, as we dive into a series of hands-on projects.There are four opportunities to join the fun!Session 1: Rock Painting, SLIME & Painting on Canvas In week one, kids will use brushes and colorful paints to turn plain rocks into creative works of art. They can design animals, patterns, or anything their imagination inspires. Each painted rock becomes a fun, one-of-a-kind treasure.   In week two, students will mix glue, activator, glitter, and fun trinkets to create their own colorful, squishy slime. They’ll experiment with textures and sparkles to make each slime unique and playful. It’s a hands-on, sensory-filled activity that’s all about creativity and fun!   In week three, children will use vibrant paints to capture the colors and beauty of autumn. They’ll create scenes filled with pumpkins, falling leaves, and golden trees while learning basic painting techniques. Each child will take home their own seasonal masterpiece. Session 2: Pumpkin Painting, Weaving & 3D Art MakingIn week one, kids will decorate pumpkins using bright paints, googly eyes, and soft felt pieces to create fun and silly faces. They’ll mix colors and textures to bring their pumpkins to life with personality. Each child will leave with a playful, one-of-a-kind pumpkin masterpiece.In week two, students will learn the basics of weaving by wrapping colorful yarn around simple popsicle stick frames. They’ll experiment with patterns, textures, and color combinations to create their own mini woven designs. This fun, hands-on activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and a love for fiber arts.In week three, kids will create colorful 3D autumn-themed sculptures using cardboard, glue, and paint, along with nature’s treasures like leaves, sticks, and rocks. They’ll explore texture, shape, and creativity while turning ordinary materials into unique seasonal masterpieces. This hands-on activity blends art and nature for a fun, sensory-rich experience.Session 3: Fall Lanterns, Pinecone People & Painting on Canvas In week one, kids will decorate Mason jars with colorful paint and tissue paper to create glowing autumn-themed lanterns. Once dry, they’ll add safe LED lights inside to make their jars shine with warm, cozy light. Each child will take home a beautiful, handmade lantern perfect for fall evenings.   In week two, kids will transform pinecones into whimsical characters using felt, yarn, and googly eyes. They’ll design hats, scarves, and hair, then bring their creations to life with fun details. Each child will take home a quirky, nature-inspired friend.   In week three, students will use vibrant canvas paints to create cozy, snowy scenes full of frosty trees and sparkling snowflakes. They’ll learn basic painting techniques while bringing the magic of winter to life on their own canvases. Each child will take home a colorful, seasonal artwork to cherish. Session 4: Wreath Making, Ginger Bread Houses & Card Making In week one, kids will create their own festive wreaths using fresh, fragrant evergreens and colorful bows. They’ll learn simple arranging techniques while adding their own creative touches. Each child will take home a beautiful, handmade decoration to brighten the season.   In week two, kids will use icing, candy, and creative touches to design festive gingerbread houses meant for display, not eating. They’ll learn fun decorating techniques while building a colorful holiday centerpiece. Each child will leave with a unique, handmade creation to enjoy all season long.   In  week three, kids will design festive cards using colorful cardstock, markers, glue, and a touch of glittery sparkle. They’ll create snowflakes, snowy scenes, and other winter-inspired designs to share with family and friends. Each card will be a unique, handmade keepsake full of seasonal cheer. Come enjoy a Fall filled with creativity and fun!

Thursday December 11, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Children's Prep for Thanksgiving & the Holidays Dining Workshops - NESP-Prep for the Holidays Dining Etiquette Workshop Children’s Prep for Thanksgiving Dining Etiquette WorkshopBring some holiday sparkle to your child’s Thanksgiving! Our Children’s Thanksgiving Dining Etiquette Workshop is an engaging and interactive program where children learn the art of gracious dining. From handling cutlery with confidence to making merry conversation, we ensure your little ones shine at every Thanksgiving gathering, showcasing confidence, courtesy, and self-reliance in any social or dining situation.Topics Include: The significance of greeting others, appropriate behavior at others’ homes, respecting dress codes, approaching and seating at the table, passing food at the table, engaging in appropriate table conversation, proper use of “please” and “thank you”, understanding place settings, the napkin and its uses, how to correctly hold silverware, navigating the bread & butter plate, mastering the soup course, utilizing silverware properly, American and Continental styles of dining, handling unwanted food gracefully and a variety of other essential table manners and much more! Join us for a session that combines learning with Thanksgiving cheer, ensuring your child is poised and polite this holiday season!Children’s Prep for the Holidays Dining Etiquette WorkshopMake this holiday season extra special by enrolling your child in our Children’s Holiday Dining Etiquette Workshop. This fun and interactive program is designed to teach children the essentials of polite dining and social etiquette, ensuring they shine at every holiday gathering, showcasing confidence, courtesy, and self-reliance in any social or dining situation.Topics Include: The significance of greeting others, appropriate behavior at others’ homes, respecting dress codes, approaching and seating at the table, passing food at the table, engaging in appropriate table conversation, proper use of “please” and “thank you”, understanding place settings, the napkin and its uses, how to correctly hold silverware, navigating the bread & butter plate, mastering the soup course, utilizing silverware properly, American and Continental styles of dining, handling unwanted food gracefully and a variety of other essential table manners and much more! Join us for a session filled with holiday cheer, where learning manners is as delightful as the season itself. Your child will leave the workshop poised, polite, and ready to impress at any holiday gathering!
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Social Skills Workshop for Children - Children's Social Skills December Workshop In today’s fast-paced, high-tech society, teaching children manners is more crucial than ever. One of the most important jobs we have as parents and teachers is to help children develop social skills, show them how to interact with others in a polite manner, and teach them to treat everyone with respect. Whether the occasion is a family gathering, a meal at a restaurant, or a quick trip to the grocery store, children can apply our lessons in any social situations and practice good manners so that they become a habitual part of their lives and set them apart. Topics Include: The Importance of Greeting OthersRules of IntroductionThe HandshakeEye Contact and the Power of a SmileSportsmanship EtiquetteHygiene and AppearanceSelf-Respect and Respect for othersBehaving Appropriately at Other People’s HomesMaking Appropriate ConversationProper Telephone EtiquetteWriting Thank You NotesOther Modern MannersFor more information visit www.newenglandschoolofprotocol.com
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Teen College & Job Interview Prep Workshop - Teen College & Job Interview Prep Workshop, December Do you have a high school student getting ready to interview for a job or for college? Are you a teen looking for an internship? Interviewing can be challenging for students especially when they haven’t interviewed before. However, putting one’s best foot forward during an interview is a valuable skill to develop for now and for the future. Parents, think back to your first interview. Did you know what to expect or say? Interviewing can be a stressful experience for teens whether they are looking for their first job or going to their first college interview. Learn self-presentation skills and important talking points to help succeed at an interview. Topics Include: What to do before the interviewKnow your resume Dressing for success How to make a good first impressionWhat to do during the interviewCommon job interview questions Questions you can ask the employer What to do after the interview Interview do’s and don’ts and more.

Tuesday December 16, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Crafts for Kids - Crafts for Kids! Session 4 Don’t miss out on this chance to explore your artistic side and create something amazing!Join local Hopkinton resident and art enthusiast, Stacie Kirkwood, as we dive into a series of hands-on projects.There are four opportunities to join the fun!Session 1: Rock Painting, SLIME & Painting on Canvas In week one, kids will use brushes and colorful paints to turn plain rocks into creative works of art. They can design animals, patterns, or anything their imagination inspires. Each painted rock becomes a fun, one-of-a-kind treasure.   In week two, students will mix glue, activator, glitter, and fun trinkets to create their own colorful, squishy slime. They’ll experiment with textures and sparkles to make each slime unique and playful. It’s a hands-on, sensory-filled activity that’s all about creativity and fun!   In week three, children will use vibrant paints to capture the colors and beauty of autumn. They’ll create scenes filled with pumpkins, falling leaves, and golden trees while learning basic painting techniques. Each child will take home their own seasonal masterpiece. Session 2: Pumpkin Painting, Weaving & 3D Art MakingIn week one, kids will decorate pumpkins using bright paints, googly eyes, and soft felt pieces to create fun and silly faces. They’ll mix colors and textures to bring their pumpkins to life with personality. Each child will leave with a playful, one-of-a-kind pumpkin masterpiece.In week two, students will learn the basics of weaving by wrapping colorful yarn around simple popsicle stick frames. They’ll experiment with patterns, textures, and color combinations to create their own mini woven designs. This fun, hands-on activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and a love for fiber arts.In week three, kids will create colorful 3D autumn-themed sculptures using cardboard, glue, and paint, along with nature’s treasures like leaves, sticks, and rocks. They’ll explore texture, shape, and creativity while turning ordinary materials into unique seasonal masterpieces. This hands-on activity blends art and nature for a fun, sensory-rich experience.Session 3: Fall Lanterns, Pinecone People & Painting on Canvas In week one, kids will decorate Mason jars with colorful paint and tissue paper to create glowing autumn-themed lanterns. Once dry, they’ll add safe LED lights inside to make their jars shine with warm, cozy light. Each child will take home a beautiful, handmade lantern perfect for fall evenings.   In week two, kids will transform pinecones into whimsical characters using felt, yarn, and googly eyes. They’ll design hats, scarves, and hair, then bring their creations to life with fun details. Each child will take home a quirky, nature-inspired friend.   In week three, students will use vibrant canvas paints to create cozy, snowy scenes full of frosty trees and sparkling snowflakes. They’ll learn basic painting techniques while bringing the magic of winter to life on their own canvases. Each child will take home a colorful, seasonal artwork to cherish. Session 4: Wreath Making, Ginger Bread Houses & Card Making In week one, kids will create their own festive wreaths using fresh, fragrant evergreens and colorful bows. They’ll learn simple arranging techniques while adding their own creative touches. Each child will take home a beautiful, handmade decoration to brighten the season.   In week two, kids will use icing, candy, and creative touches to design festive gingerbread houses meant for display, not eating. They’ll learn fun decorating techniques while building a colorful holiday centerpiece. Each child will leave with a unique, handmade creation to enjoy all season long.   In  week three, kids will design festive cards using colorful cardstock, markers, glue, and a touch of glittery sparkle. They’ll create snowflakes, snowy scenes, and other winter-inspired designs to share with family and friends. Each card will be a unique, handmade keepsake full of seasonal cheer. Come enjoy a Fall filled with creativity and fun!

Monday January 5, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Dining Etiquette Workshop for Children - NESP-Children's Dining Etiquette January Workshop Like to take your school aged children out to eat with you at a fine dining or a large social event but you’re a little afraid how they might behave? Present your child with the opportunity to feel self-reliant and confident in any social or dining situation by taking interactive lessons taught by a certified etiquette consultant. Our workshop is designed to teach them how to conduct themselves on the dining table at home, in a restaurant or when meeting new people. Teaching children proper dining skills and table manners helps them to succeed at school, socially, and later, professionally. So, introduce your child to proper table manners and dining etiquette today and help build their confidence for any social situation tomorrow!Topics Include: Approaching and seating at the table The napkin and its uses Understanding place setting How to correctly hold silverware The bread & butter plate The soup course Proper use of silverware American and Continental styles of dining Passing food at the table What to do with unwanted food Appropriate table conversation Other table manners & much more For more info, please see: newenglandschoolofprotocol.com
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Conversation Skills Workshop for Children - NESP-Children's Conversation Skills, January For many children it is easy to strike up a conversation or join one already in progress but for others not so much. In today’s media-centered world, many children and teenagers lack interpersonal, communication and social skills. They are comfortable posting a picture or a comment online and communicating from behind a screen, however real-time conversations often stump them. Learning how to have conversations is important for children’s development, relationships, and well-being. Our 60-minute workshop will cover some of the following topics:  How to start a conversationIcebreakers to start a conversationHow to keep a conversation goingHow to end a conversationTopics to avoidActive listening and not interruptingBeing respectful and non-judgmentalRude and disrespectful body language and behaviorGiving and receiving compliments
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Teen College & Job Interview Prep Workshop - Teen College & Job Interview Prep Workshop, January Do you have a high school student getting ready to interview for a job or for college? Are you a teen looking for an internship? Interviewing can be challenging for students especially when they haven’t interviewed before. However, putting one’s best foot forward during an interview is a valuable skill to develop for now and for the future. Parents, think back to your first interview. Did you know what to expect or say? Interviewing can be a stressful experience for teens whether they are looking for their first job or going to their first college interview. Learn self-presentation skills and important talking points to help succeed at an interview. Topics Include: What to do before the interviewKnow your resume Dressing for success How to make a good first impressionWhat to do during the interviewCommon job interview questions Questions you can ask the employer What to do after the interview Interview do’s and don’ts and more.