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Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30pm, upstairs at Locals Wed. March 18 Wed. April 15 Wed. May 13 Wed. June 10 Looking for a fun community activity to foster hope, ignite your imagination, and nurture connections? Join us for Riverworks' Solarpunk Book Club this spring, hosted in Poolesville. Solarpunk started off as a science fiction sub-genre that rejects dystopian future visions and focuses on building an egalitarian world in harmony with nature and technology. Led by Riverworks Associate Artist and local professor Christine Hubbard, we'll be meeting for lively discussions along with snacks from Locals Farm Market. Each month will focus on a book with Solarpunk features and you will receive an intro to the author/book, discussion questions, resources to learn more, and links to local related organizations and resources. A better world is possible, so let's get to dreaming and doing! (Suggested audience 18+ due to some elements in the books.) Books are not included. Books and dates: The Ministry for the Future, Kim Stanley Robinson: Wed. March 18 Monk and Robot, Becky Chambers: Wed. April 15 Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler: Wed. May 13 The Fifth Sacred Thing, Starhawk: Wed. June 10

Wednesdays from 5-6 PM 2026 Season: January 14th - June 10th $50 materials fee per semester (scholarships available, please select pay in person on registration page) The Riverworks Children's Choir is a vibrant and inclusive program designed to foster a multigenerational sense of community through the joy of music. Directed with care and expertise, our choir brings children together to explore their voices, build foundational musical skills, and experience the magic of group singing in a fun and supportive environment. Target Audience: While our primary focus is on children ages 8-12, we welcome singers of other ages who are eager to join in the fun and creativity of making music together. What We Offer: Musical Growth: Through engaging rehearsals, children develop vocal technique, rhythm, pitch, harmony, and confidence in performing. Collaborative Opportunities: We work closely with Yunique Music School, allowing choir members to benefit from a dynamic partnership with other talented musicians and ensembles. Performance Experiences: The choir participates in several performances throughout the year, giving children opportunities to share their hard work and talent with the community. A Sense of Belonging: Singing in a choir encourages teamwork, empathy, and connection, fostering bonds that reach across generations and strengthen our local community. Our Directors: The choir is directed by Christina Carr, a Juilliard-trained opera singer and an active member of the Poolesville community since 2018, and Sarah Paksima, a dedicated Poolesville Town Commissioner and active community leader. Christina and Sarah are both inaugural members of the Riverworks Reserve Wind Ensemble, bringing their deep love for music and their commitment to enriching the local arts scene into every rehearsal. Our Commitment: At the Riverworks Children's Choir, we believe in creating a welcoming, inclusive space where all children feel valued and inspired. Our goal is to spark a lifelong love of music while having fun and making cherished memories along the way. Whether your child is an experienced singer or simply loves to hum along to their favorite songs, the Riverworks Children's Choir invites them to join us in a journey of learning, growth, and joy. Let’s make music together!

Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 PM 2026 Season: January 14th - June 10th, 2026 The Reserve Wind Ensemble is Riverworks' community band for members of our community with experience playing wind instruments of any kind. If you have a high school experience level with your instrument, even if you haven't played in years, this a great way to get back into playing, practicing and even performing. This community band is led by Yunique Music School director Michelle Palmer, who organized the Reserve Wind Ensemble in Fall of 2023. The Reserve Wind Ensemble meets at the Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms (19215 Beallsville Road, Beallsville) every Wednesday night from 7:30 - 9:00pm. There is a $50 annual fee to join. Performance opportunities include a Spring Concert and appearances at The Taste of Riverworks, Pride Fest, Locals and more! If you are interested in joining or have any questions, email michelle@riverworksart.org Let’s make music together!

Tuesdays from 7- 8:30 PM 2026 Season: January 13th - June 9th $50 materials fee per semester An inclusive choir for adults (and advanced teens) who want to grow their musical skills and sing together! Whether your background is choir, karaoke, or just singing in the shower, you’ll find a welcoming place here. No formal training is required—music reading skills are a plus, but a good ear and willingness to learn are just as valuable. We’ll begin with the fundamentals of choral singing and ensemble work, then grow together toward a cappella singing with rich, close harmonies. Repertoire will span centuries and styles—from Renaissance madrigals to contemporary musicals, pop, and vocal jazz. Throughout the year, singers will have opportunities to perform, including special collaborations with Riverworks’ other music groups, building a vibrant, cross-generational music community. Our Directors: The choir is directed by Christina Carr, a Juilliard-trained opera singer and an active member of the Poolesville community since 2018, and Sarah Paksima, a dedicated Poolesville Town Commissioner and active community leader. Christina and Sarah are both inaugural members of the Riverworks Reserve Wind Ensemble, bringing their deep love for music and their commitment to enriching the local arts scene into every rehearsal. Let’s make music together!

Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM June 25 - Aug. 13 Riverworks studio at Alden Farms Flute Class is for level 3 flute players. we will play through Yunique method book 3, explore the joys of multi part playing. work on correcting embouchure and playing in tune! please schedule a trial lesson to see if this level is appropriate for you. Eight weeks of fun on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. Class is limited to six participants. Please email Yunique Music School Director, Michelle Palmer at Michelle@riverworksart.org with any questions.

Creators are invited to join Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Resident Artist, Marcie Wolf-Hubbard and Riverworks Associate Artist, Christine Hubbard, in exploring a deeper understanding of the C&O Canal. This series will open with a dynamic guided tour of local C&O Canal sites in and around Poolesville to learn their history and analyze their roles in the local community and ecosystem. Participants will then learn techniques to construct “tiny houses” using paper mâché and other mixed media techniques inspired by the site visits. The final creations will be an expression of C&O Canal history. This series is open to all who want to express themselves creatively and delve deeper into local C&O Canal history.​ $150 to participate Open to 12 participants - age 16+ ​​Sat., May 2: Field Trip led by Christine Hubbard.  C&O Canal site visit in the NW Ag Reserve with opportunities to document details via sketch/journal/photography. Attendance is not mandatory, and alternative resource materials will be provided for those unable to attend. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Thurs., May 21: Tiny C&O Canal Lockhouses Class. Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard. Includes introduction, review of field trip to C&O Canal sites, brainstorming design, and beginning constructing with cardboard and tape. 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Fri., May 22: Tiny C&O Canal Lockhouses Class. ​Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard, complete construction, consider environment/placement of building, application of paper mache. 3:00 - 6:30 pm​ ​ Fri., June 12: Tiny C&O Canal Lockhouses Class. Complete projects, finishing with encaustic painting. Consider addition of textures, fabric, and found objects. Encaustic techniques include making photo transfers and using pigment sticks. 3:00 - 6:30 pm. Sat., June 27: Heritage Montgomery Heritage Days. Led by C. Hubbard, Exhibit Tiny C&O Canal Lockhouses at Riverworks in Poolesville (Old Methodist Church); history presentation and roundtable discussion about the connection between community and C&O Canal history, heritage, and place. CRP#6 participant participation optional, but strongly encouraged. 12:00 - 4:00 pm.​​ ​Additional Workshops with MSAC Resident Artist, Marcie Wolf-Hubbard: Sat., May 23: Encaustic Painting Workshop.  5-hour hands-on workshop overviewing and demonstrating encaustic painting techniques. Registration is open to the public. $150 per student. 12:30 - 5:30 pm. Sat., June 13: Made-in-Studio: Tiny Houses in Cardboard and Mixed Media. 3-hour workshop.

Saturday, June 13, 1-4pm Drop-in workshop led by Marcie Wolf-Hubbard to create tiny houses in one afternoon, constructing with cardboard, and finishing with acrylics and collage paper. This workshop is for all skill levels. We will include spending time outdoors, using the surrounding landscape for inspiration and source material, as well as using ‘found objects’ to incorporate and ‘upcycle’ into art projects. Marcie Wolf-Hubbard joins Riverworks this spring as a Resident Artist through a grant received from the Maryland State Arts Council. Marcie Wolf-Hubbard, a teaching visual artist that works in encaustic and mixed media, received her B.A. from the University of Maryland in Studio Art and studied Fine Art and Illustration at the Maryland Institute, College of Art. Ms. Wolf-Hubbard has been teaching “Building a Tiny Community in Mixed Media,” since 2018. In September 2024, she presented at the International Teaching Artists Conference (ITAC7) in Auckland, NZ demonstrating the Tiny House project to teaching artists and arts organization leaders from around the world.

Saturday July 11 , 1-4pm Dream Pillow/Sachet Workshop: Craft, Herbs & Intentions In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the practice of using herbs to support dreaming and restful sleep. We’ll begin by learning about a small selection of herbs, their unique properties, and how they can help nurture our dreams and emotional processing. Next, we’ll set personal intentions for our dream pillows. Participants will then craft their own small herbal pillow or sachet to take home, creating a custom herbal blend and stuffing it into partially made fabric pillows. We’ll finish by hand-sewing the pillows and adding meaningful symbols, patterns, or small embellishments (like beads, charms, or fabric paint) to make each pillow uniquely personal. Materials, guidance, and inspiration will be provided. By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with a handcrafted herbal pillow, a deeper connection to the plants and your dream life, and tools to support your sleep and imagination. Serda Ozbenian is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker, experienced forager, and wild food enthusiast. She’s passionate about helping others reconnect with the plant world in ways that are both accessible and deeply meaningful. Serda also teaches seasonal classes on herbal medicine, plant connection, and creative earth-based practices. Learn more at www.collaborativeherbalhealing.com.

Friday, August 7, 1-4pm Making Spirit Women Dolls is a chance to play with dolls, dress them, embellish them, and watch them come to life. It is also a chance to invest spirit and wisdom into the process which may have special meaning for you. Bring fabric scraps, jewelry, feathers, yarn, or just come to class, ready to create from the supplies offered. You will learn how to: - Construct bodies, faces, arms and legs - Create hair, makeup, and style the fabric for clothes - Finish the essence of your doll with whimsy and meaning Taught by Lois Sumser, a passionate jewelry artist with 35 years of experience and over 20 years of teaching—she’s ready to share her expert tips and tricks with you!

Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 PM June 25 - Aug. 13 Riverworks studio at Alden Farms Tiny tones is a music and art class for children ages 5 to 7. We will explore different types of percussion and wind instruments. Learn to read music, play fun songs, and do some art! Eight weeks of fun on Thursday afternoons at 4 PM. Class is limited to six participants. Please email Yunique Music School Director, Michelle Palmer at Michelle@riverworksart.org with any questions.

Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 PM June 25 - Aug. 13 Riverworks studio at Alden Farms We will learn how to clean and care for the clarinet, play scales, work on correcting embouchure and play fun songs! Bring your own clarinet or, borrow one from the instructor. Eight weeks of fun on Thursday evenings at 6PM. Class is limited to six participants. Please email Yunique Music School Director, Michelle Palmer at Michelle@riverworksart.org with any questions.

Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 PM June 25 - Aug. 13 Riverworks studio at Alden Farms Recorder Review is a music class for children ages 6 to 8 with have been practicing the recorder for about a year or so. We will sharpen our skills, lear new songs, and explore the joys and challenges of playing in a group. Eight weeks of fun on Thursday afternoon at 5 PM. Class is limited to six participants. Please email Yunique Music School Director, Michelle Palmer at Michelle@riverworksart.org with any questions.