Watercolor and Oil Pastel Workshop

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

With Dr. Rahul Ray. The 8-week class will begin on Monday Jan. 27, from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., at The First Parish in Wayland. The classes will be held in a studio setting and focus on fundamental skills, such as observation, perspective, scale, and technique (e.g. sketching).

$400

The Zahili Zamora Quartet

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

Enjoy the talent of Cuban pianist, composer, and bandleader Zahili Zamora. During this special concert, she will unveil a selection of her new compositions from her upcoming album, set to be released this year. Zahili will be accompanied by Panamanian saxophonist Samuel Batista, Dominican percussionist Francis P., and Dominican bassist Abner Cabrera. The Berklee Faculty Jazz Series is co-sponsored by the First Parish in Wayland and Arts Wayland. Buy your tickets here at artswayland.com/pages/jazz-concert-zahili-zamora.

$20

Adult Learn To Draw For Life Workshop

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

“Learning to Draw for Life,” is an eight-week, beginner drawing course for adults to be held in person beginning Thursday, Jan. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the First Parish in Wayland. Led by Local artist Mei-Ling Ellerman. In Level I, the class will study contour drawing, tonal values, negative space, shading techniques, proportions, perspective, and color. Students will practice the fundamentals of drawing by drawing subjects ranging from animals to fruit and botanical drawings. Students will also learn to use different media, including graphite pencils, colored pencils, and conte crayon pencils. Space is limited.

$460

Learn To Draw For Life Youth

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

Local drawing teacher, artist, and printmaker Mei-Ling Ellerman will offer her beginner drawing course Learning to Draw For Life for children ages 8-11 through Arts Wayland. This class will be held in person at the First Parish in Wayland. The class size is limited to 8 students so that Mei-Ling can give ample attention and feedback to each student throughout each class. The course will start teaching the children the fundamental principles, techniques, skills, and confidence they need to draw for life. This class runs for 8 weeks beginning on Thursday, Jan. 2, from 3:30 to 5 p.m..

$460

Paint a Winter Fairy Tale on Silk

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

Location: Youth Room, First Parish in Wayland. Cost: $135 (materials provided). Maximum number of participants: 12. Instructor: Lidia Mikhaylova. artswayland.com/products/paint-a-winter-fairy-tale-on-silk-december-2024

Holiday Pop-Up Sale and Kids’ Shop

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

First Parish in Wayland’s Holiday Sale will feature food items, items from nonprofits, gently used holiday décor, and The Kids’ Shop, where kids can shop for their loved ones. Handmade items from organizations supporting marginalized women and children will be for sale, including Project Have Hope (empowering women and families in Uganda); Sewing Seeds for Hope (supporting Afghan women in the New England area); Under the Same Moon (investing in a nonprofit school and community development organization in Guatemala); and Equal Exchange (featuring fair trade foods). Let’s Save the Strays will also be featured.

Free

Holiday Sing-Along

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

First Parish in Wayland will host a free gathering with festive, seasonal songs to close out the series of events that make up Wayland Center’s Holiday Open House celebration. The sing-along will be accompanied by the Sudbury Valley New Horizons Band and a special guest from the North Pole. Enjoy cookies and cocoa. Everyone is welcome. This event is a part of Wayland Center's Holiday Open House.

Indian Folk Art workshop

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

Cost: $115. Maximum 12 students, minimum 3 students. Location: Youth Room of the First Parish in Wayland. Instructor: Chaitrali Yadav. 

Jazz Concert: Sheryl Bailey and the Sheryl Bailey Quartet

First Parish in Wayland 225 Boston Post Road

https://artswayland.com/products/jazz-concert-sheryl-bailey-and-the-sbq. Tickets for the concert are $20. Online ticket sale will end at 12 noon on the day of the concert. The Sheryl Bailey Quartet will be performing music from “Homage” and past releases, featuring pianist Rebecca Cline, drummer Neal Smith, and bassist Harvie S.