Events
Please join us for one or more of our exciting programs.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Improv For All
Drop In Improv Class For All
Looking for a fun, creative outlet? Join us for an improv workshop with Ken and Paula! Learn to think on your feet, build scenes on the fly, and have a ton of fun in a supportive and playful environment. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Class Fee …………………………...…$45
Member Class Fee……………….…....$40/ $20 (Tiered Pricing)
Card To Culture Member Class Fee…..$10
Douglas Ray Williams Presents: Dr. Jörg’s Symposium on Romantic Love and Sexual Fulfillment
Come One, Come All
Join us on Night 1 of a Cannot-Miss
Double Bill Weekend
Feeling unsure about love? Not sure what to make of Valentine’s Day? A regular guest performer at the Becket Arts Center, Doug will bring his hilarious character Dr. Jörg Malmquist, an acclaimed self-help guru, to delve into the mysteries of love in the format of a outrageous mock symposium. Dr. Jörg will be joined by other weirdos from Doug’s panoply of characters and a few local special guests as well. Prepare to be enlightened, inspired, and most of all laugh a lot.
Douglas Ray Williams Presents: WIGS
Come One, Come All
Join us again on Night 2 of a Can’t-Miss
Double Bill Weekend
On the second night of a double bill weekend, Doug will be joined by the Elliot Norton Award winning costume and wig designer Seth Bodie. Seth will have prepared five different character looks which will be revealed to Doug for the first time in front of the audience. Seth will work his magic and then as a test of his improvisation skills Doug will have to create a character on the spot. The ultimate solo theater game in front of a live audience.
Art Call Workshop
Art Call Workshop for Artists of All Levels with Sean McCusker.
Designed to guide artists through the often daunting process of selecting, preparing, and submitting artwork to juried exhibitions and other art calls.
Class Fee $15
Member Fee (Free)
Optional Photographing Fee $10
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Improv For All
Drop In Improv Class For All
Looking for a fun, creative outlet? Join us for an improv workshop with Ken and Paula! Learn to think on your feet, build scenes on the fly, and have a ton of fun in a supportive and playful environment. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Class Fee …………………………...…$45
Member Class Fee……………….…....$40/ $20 (Tiered Pricing)
Card To Culture Member Class Fee…..$10
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Improv For All
Drop In Improv Class For All
Looking for a fun, creative outlet? Join us for an improv workshop with Ken and Paula! Learn to think on your feet, build scenes on the fly, and have a ton of fun in a supportive and playful environment. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Class Fee …………………………...…$45
Member Class Fee……………….…....$40/ $20 (Tiered Pricing)
Card To Culture Member Class Fee…..$10
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Improv For All
Drop In Improv Class For All
Looking for a fun, creative outlet? Join us for an improv workshop with Ken and Paula! Learn to think on your feet, build scenes on the fly, and have a ton of fun in a supportive and playful environment. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Class Fee …………………………...…$45
Member Class Fee……………….…....$40/ $20 (Tiered Pricing)
Card To Culture Member Class Fee…..$10
Flannel Fundraiser with Rounders Revival
FLANNEL FUNDRAISER
Warm up your February and join us at the Becket Arts Center for an evening of fun, friendship, fabulous music and food!
Friday, February 20
7:00pm
Live music provided by Rounders Revival
Non-perishable food donations will be collected for the Becket Food Pantry
$10 members/$15 non-members
The evening’s fundraising helps the Becket Arts Center keep our doors open year-round for programming that helps us all create, inspire and connect.
Hope to see you there – flannel required, dancing shoes optional!
Rounders Revival bring light-hearted and uplifting acoustic music steeped deeply in the folk-americana traditions of universal story telling and soulful harmonies. Comprised of Berkshire locals, Katie Herbst (rhythm guitar and vocals), Grahm Sturz (lead guitar and vocals), Dave Brown (mandolin and resonator guitar) and Matt Shomphe (bass), along with familiar rotating members who contribute to a spirit of community and comfort.
Join in for the Rounders renditions of singer-songwriter favorites and inspired originals!
Instagram: @roundersrevival roundersrevival.com
Ticket Price $15 Member Ticket Price $10
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Improv For All
Drop In Improv Class For All
Looking for a fun, creative outlet? Join us for an improv workshop with Ken and Paula! Learn to think on your feet, build scenes on the fly, and have a ton of fun in a supportive and playful environment. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Class Fee …………………………...…$45
Member Class Fee……………….…....$40/ $20 (Tiered Pricing)
Card To Culture Member Class Fee…..$10
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Travels With Missie: The Photographs
Travels With Missie: The Photographs
Kevin O’Hara of Pittsfield will share his images and humorous anecdotes of his timeless and extraordinary journey around Ireland.
His first book, “Last of the Donkey Pilgrims” chronicles his nine-month, 1,720-mile journey around the Emerald Isle with his lovable (but sometimes stubborn) donkey, Missie, in 1979.
Library Journal called his beloved travel saga, “One of the finest books about contemporary Ireland ever written.” In 2012, The Christian Science Monitor ranked “Donkey” as one of Irelands Top Ten Books. That same year, O’Hara was the proud recipient of the prestigious John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Award.
Please visit Kevin’s website at: thedonkeyman.com
Ticket Fee $10 Member Ticket Fee $5
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Becket Freestyle Dance
Becket Freestyle Dance
Delsie Dunn (or guest facilitator) will be bringing the music, some context and we dance! No dance experience is necessary.
Let’s Dance/Move….or not! There is something magical about getting together and dancing in a way that is uniquely your own way of moving. Explore… how music makes you feel, discover ways to move to that music, dance with intention, openness, moment to moment.. begin again. Let others inspire you to try to move in a different/new way for yourself. . We may not talk during the dance, but we can shout, laugh, cry letting it all wash through the body and spirit.
What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body freely
Indoor soft soled shoes (to keep the floor clean of debris). Dance in socks or go barefoot!
Water bottle
Small Towel
Session Fee $15 Member Session Fee $10
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Sashiko Hand-Stitching Basics
Sashiko Hand Stitching Workshop
With Rachel Barclay
All Skill Levels Welcome!
Sashiko is a Japanese mending and embroidery handwork skill which uses a simple running stitch to create bold and geometric patterns on textiles. The stitching tradition has been used for centuries in Japan, and continues globally, as a contemporary needlework practice to mend, patch, strengthen, quilt, and embellish garments or home goods for longevity and beauty. With focus on exploration of the craft, workshop participants will learn how to handle thread, layout a grid, draw patterns, employ a Sashiko needle, and use “small stabs” to stitch designs onto their mini-patch samplers.
Sashiko patterns are inspired by nature, architecture, and culture. Students will choose from a variety of motifs that suit their design aesthetic and comfort level; tiny plus signs, woven tortoise, ocean waves, and seven treasures to name a few. The stitched squares can later be transformed into purposeful, small goods such as a pocket, pin cushion, patch, sachet, or coaster.
All skill levels are welcome whether a novice stitcher or experienced fiber artist! Everyone will work at their own pace. Bring your good reading glasses!
**********************Snow Date: March 29th************************
Workshop Fee……………….… $80
Member Fee..….………………..$70/$60 (Tiered Pricing)
Card to Culture Member Fee….$40
Youth (9th - 12th Grade)……….$25
*Please Note: High School students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
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Rachel Barclay studied Textiles, Installation Sculpture, Printmaking, and Elementary Education in San Francisco and Long Beach, California. Throughout her journey as a creator, educator, and parent, she has focused on making functional sewn and embellished garments, home goods, and mixed media textile objects.
Since studying Sashiko with Jessica Marquez of Miniature Rhino and Kazue Yoshikawa of Sashiko Lab, Rachel embraced the hand-work practice as an act of mindfulness, empowerment, beauty, and sustainability. Building on her background as an artist and educator,
Rachel shares her joy of hand-stitching with all who are curious. Her teaching travels have taken her to studios, workshops, and retreats throughout the Northeast. Rachel stitches, mends, sews, reads teen fiction, forages for natural dye materials, and takes day trips to nearby cities for coffee and culture.
She works from her studio in Hartford, Connecticut with her woodworking spouse, Michael Pekovich with their two adult offspring nearby. Follow her creative process on Instagram
@rachelharrietteb or peruse her website www.rachelharriette.com
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
Learn To Meditate: Tame the Wild Horse of Your Mind
With Rosie Bleyer
Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice you will experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.
In our fast-paced world, our minds are often stuck in "doing" mode—rushing from one task to the next, worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. This 8-session course is designed to help you shift into "being" mode, providing you with a sustainable toolkit to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steady focus.
Bring your meditation cushion or mat if desired. Chairs will be available.
Session Fee $15
Member Session Fee $10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Improv For All
Drop In Improv Class For All
Looking for a fun, creative outlet? Join us for an improv workshop with Ken and Paula! Learn to think on your feet, build scenes on the fly, and have a ton of fun in a supportive and playful environment. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Class Fee …………………………...…$45
Member Class Fee……………….…....$40/ $20 (Tiered Pricing)
Card To Culture Member Class Fee…..$10
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Sean McCusker Live Painting Demo
Sean McCusker will be demonstrating the techniques that make his work a unique fixture of the Berkshires arts scene. Landscapes full of contrast and color, his glazed oil paintings express a mysterious drama that is unmistakable.
Sean’s paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. As the layers are carefully worked up the composition's forms and colors become more contrasted, more dramatic. The translucent layers create a glowing composition of dark shadows suspended in light.
For over 20 years Sean has developed his oil glazing technique and is excited to share with you all of the tips and tricks that have helped him hone his craft. Each session will show the development of a new layer on a work in progress, so participants can see the work develop from sketch to finished work of art.
Demonstrations start at 1pm every Sunday from October 5th to December 21st, 2025.
Holiday Sing Along
Get ready to sing your heart out! Join us for our beloved annual Holiday Singalong. We'll provide the songbooks, and you can bring your voice, your instrument, or just your holiday cheer. It's a wonderful evening of carols and camaraderie for the whole family.
Potluck - finger food if you can.
Children’s Holiday Sing Along with John and Ann Marie Farrell
Get ready to sing, laugh and learn! 🎶 Join renowned children's performers John and Ann Marie Farrell for a special Children's Holiday Singalong at the Becket Arts Center on December 20th at 4:00 PM. The program is for children and adults of all ages. The Farrell's share music and stories from their travels around the world! Program involves audience participation throughout including movement and learning simple sign language. Free!
The Winter Solstice In Story and Song
Tales and songs of the Winter Solstice come to life in this dramatic storytelling with award-winning storyteller and theatre artist Diane Edgecomb accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with ancient tales of light, evergreen myths, and entertaining seasonal stories surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life olden tales of the longest nights: the hauntingly beautiful Baldur and the Mistletoe from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions and the Tanzanian folktale of how the animal kingdom brought light and life during the darkest times.
Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan whose original songs and compositions create the musical weave, Diane’s rich adaptations and fully embodied performance offers a fascinating look at the humorous and moving stories that accompany the time of the longest nights. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event. Sink into the enchanting stories behind our winter holiday traditions as brought to life by this masterful duo.
Diane Edgecomb is one of America’s leading storytellers, winner of the ORACLE award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast, the National Circle of Excellence award and five Storytelling World awards. A transformational teller with a rich background in the theatre arts, Diane’s dynamic storytelling embraces elements of theatre, movement and song bringing each piece vividly to life. A featured teller on NPR and winner of a Year’s Best Performance award for her theater work in Boston, Diane’s storytelling has toured throughout the US and internationally for over thirty years including the Edinburgh Fringe where her performances received five star reviews. “A storyteller in the grand tradition, Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word and an entire cast rolled into one..” - Publisher’s Weekly
Tom Megan: A composer and playwright as well as a musician, Tom has written the score for many of Diane’s storytelling performances. He accompanies the performance of Solstice tales using a combination of piano, synthesizer, guitar and accordion. He has written several full-length musicals and is a winner of numerous awards for the musical stage including the prestigious Richard Rodgers award. “Tom stands out as a most exciting and innovative composer/lyricist well versed in both contemporary pop styles and more experimental song forms. Moreover, and perhaps more importantly, he has his own voice.” – Martin Charnin, Broadway Director, Producer, Lyricist: Annie, I Remember Mama
$20 Ticket Price
$15 Member Ticket Price
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
Family Hanukkah Celebration
✨ Celebrate Hanukkah with the Becket Arts Center! ✨
Join us for our annual community Hanukkah celebration, this year featuring even more light, latkes, and love.
As we honor the Festival of Lights, come share in the glow of tradition and friendship and discover how each of us can be a light in the world.
Join us for a pregame latke-making party at the historic Mullen House 2:00-4:00pm
12 Brooker Hill Road
(across the street from the Becket Arts Center)
We will provide all the ingredients
Both events are open to friends of all ages and to anyone who savors the holiday spirit, singing, silliness, and the smell (and taste) of sizzling latkes.
Come add your light to ours!
Registration Requested for Both Events
Bring your own Hanukkiah so that we can light the first candle as a community (we will provide LED candles)
For more information, please contact deborah@becketartscenter.org
Family Hanukkah Celebration Latke-Making
✨ Celebrate Hanukkah with the Becket Arts Center! ✨
Join us for our annual community Hanukkah celebration, this year featuring even more light, latkes, and love.
As we honor the Festival of Lights, come share in the glow of tradition and friendship and discover how each of us can be a light in the world.
Join us for a pregame latke-making party at the historic Mullen House (across the street from Becket Arts Center) 2:00-4:00pm
We will provide all the ingredients
Both events are open to friends of all ages and to anyone who savors the holiday spirit, singing, silliness, and the smell (and taste) of sizzling latkes.
Come add your light to ours!
Registration Requested for Both Events
Bring your own Hanukkiah so that we can light the first candle as a community (we will provide LED candles)
For more information, please contact deborah@becketartscenter.org
Sean McCusker Live Painting Demo
Sean McCusker will be demonstrating the techniques that make his work a unique fixture of the Berkshires arts scene. Landscapes full of contrast and color, his glazed oil paintings express a mysterious drama that is unmistakable.
Sean’s paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. As the layers are carefully worked up the composition's forms and colors become more contrasted, more dramatic. The translucent layers create a glowing composition of dark shadows suspended in light.
For over 20 years Sean has developed his oil glazing technique and is excited to share with you all of the tips and tricks that have helped him hone his craft. Each session will show the development of a new layer on a work in progress, so participants can see the work develop from sketch to finished work of art.
Demonstrations start at 1pm every Sunday from October 5th to December 21st, 2025.
Solstice Wreath Making
Solstice Wreath Making, a family friendly event!
Embrace a cherished holiday tradition with the whole family. This festive workshop invites you to get creative and craft your own beautiful wreath to welcome the winter season. We'll provide all the natural materials and guidance you need to make a unique decoration for your home. It's a perfect way to spend a morning together and get into the holiday spirit. Materials are provided but bring along any favorite adornments and clippers if you have them. SPACE IS LIMITED, $10 Material Fee.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
The Fundamentals of Acting with Ken
This 6-week course will concentrate on the basic elements of the art of acting. It will incorporate breath and body work, improvisational exercises, understanding of narrative structure and moment to moment, beat to beat progression through scene work while discovering playable objectives and actions. In every art it is always a return to the basics. As cellist Pablo Casals responded when asked why every day, even at age 90, he continued to practice the scales he replied, “Because I think I’m making progress.” Whether you’ve never taken an acting class or you just want to practice your scales this class is for you. This is not a drop in class- it requires regular attendance.
Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Drum with Rick Shrum
In this twice monthly class you will learn to play traditional west African rhythms on hand drums in a fun and relaxed group setting. Drumming together in a group is an excellent way to connect with others, engage your mind and body, and build listening skills. We will use a variety of traditional drums and percussion instruments from various African countries to create multi-part rhythms that bring stimulation, relaxation, and joy. All instruments are provided and no previous experience is necessary. Ages 12+. Fee is $15 per class ($10/$5 for Members, Kids 12-18 FREE).
About Rick Shrum: “I have taught African drumming for over 40 years, engaging students in schools, summer camps, nursing homes, rehab centers, private parties and at Berkshire Pulse in Great Barrington. I have studied traditional west African rhythms with master teachers such as Bolocada Conde, Namori Keita, and my first teacher, Arthur Hull. I have lived in Becket for almost ten years. In short, I have the rhythm in me and love sharing it with others.”
Sean McCusker Live Painting Demo
Sean McCusker will be demonstrating the techniques that make his work a unique fixture of the Berkshires arts scene. Landscapes full of contrast and color, his glazed oil paintings express a mysterious drama that is unmistakable.
Sean’s paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. As the layers are carefully worked up the composition's forms and colors become more contrasted, more dramatic. The translucent layers create a glowing composition of dark shadows suspended in light.
For over 20 years Sean has developed his oil glazing technique and is excited to share with you all of the tips and tricks that have helped him hone his craft. Each session will show the development of a new layer on a work in progress, so participants can see the work develop from sketch to finished work of art.
Demonstrations start at 1pm every Sunday from October 5th to December 21st, 2025.
FRAGMENTS, a reading for WORLD AIDS DAY
BECKET ARTS CENTER As a participant in WORLD AIDS DAY programs presents a reading of a new work in progress: F R A G M E N T S, Moments of life for one couple navigating their mystical, transformative, and brutal journey through the AIDS pandemic. Written and performed by Jim Petosa The program should last about 90 minutes with a discussion to follow for those who are interested in talking.
Free (Donations Appreciated)
Cornelia Hendriks Exhibit Opening
We are honored to present a new exhibit celebrating the works of a Becket Arts Center founding member, Cornelia Hendriks. This special collection showcases her artistic contributions and lasting legacy, highlighting the talent of a key figure in our organization's history.
Yoga With Rima Sala
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week.
$15 Fee / Members: $5-$10. Register and pay in person.
The Fundamentals of Acting with Ken
This 6-week course will concentrate on the basic elements of the art of acting. It will incorporate breath and body work, improvisational exercises, understanding of narrative structure and moment to moment, beat to beat progression through scene work while discovering playable objectives and actions. In every art it is always a return to the basics. As cellist Pablo Casals responded when asked why every day, even at age 90, he continued to practice the scales he replied, “Because I think I’m making progress.” Whether you’ve never taken an acting class or you just want to practice your scales this class is for you. This is not a drop in class- it requires regular attendance.
Sean McCusker Live Painting Demo
Sean McCusker will be demonstrating the techniques that make his work a unique fixture of the Berkshires arts scene. Landscapes full of contrast and color, his glazed oil paintings express a mysterious drama that is unmistakable.
Sean’s paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. As the layers are carefully worked up the composition's forms and colors become more contrasted, more dramatic. The translucent layers create a glowing composition of dark shadows suspended in light.
For over 20 years Sean has developed his oil glazing technique and is excited to share with you all of the tips and tricks that have helped him hone his craft. Each session will show the development of a new layer on a work in progress, so participants can see the work develop from sketch to finished work of art.
Demonstrations start at 1pm every Sunday from October 5th to December 21st, 2025.
The Fundamentals of Acting with Ken
This 6-week course will concentrate on the basic elements of the art of acting. It will incorporate breath and body work, improvisational exercises, understanding of narrative structure and moment to moment, beat to beat progression through scene work while discovering playable objectives and actions. In every art it is always a return to the basics. As cellist Pablo Casals responded when asked why every day, even at age 90, he continued to practice the scales he replied, “Because I think I’m making progress.” Whether you’ve never taken an acting class or you just want to practice your scales this class is for you. This is not a drop in class- it requires regular attendance.
Drop-In Workshop The Art of Voice A Weekly Community Sing-Along
October & November
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly gathering where everyone is encouraged to explore their voice - no matter your experience or confidence level. Led by Paula Langton, a Certified Linklater Voice Teacher, these sessions offer a space to connect through the joy of singing.
We'll begin with gentle vocal warm-ups to ease into the session. Then, we'll dive into playful and collaborative singing, including harmonies, rounds, canons, and songs from various traditions. No sheet music and no pressure - just the shared experience of exploring our voices & making music together.
Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious, you're welcome here.
Drop-in friendly. All voices welcome.
Maker Mondays
Drop-in Maker Mondays Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project—whether it's knitting, sketching, or something else entirely—and spend the evening working alongside other local makers. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and find inspiration in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We will gather twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Drum with Rick Shrum
In this twice monthly class you will learn to play traditional west African rhythms on hand drums in a fun and relaxed group setting. Drumming together in a group is an excellent way to connect with others, engage your mind and body, and build listening skills. We will use a variety of traditional drums and percussion instruments from various African countries to create multi-part rhythms that bring stimulation, relaxation, and joy. All instruments are provided and no previous experience is necessary. Ages 12+. Fee is $15 per class ($10/$5 for Members, Kids 12-18 FREE).
About Rick Shrum: “I have taught African drumming for over 40 years, engaging students in schools, summer camps, nursing homes, rehab centers, private parties and at Berkshire Pulse in Great Barrington. I have studied traditional west African rhythms with master teachers such as Bolocada Conde, Namori Keita, and my first teacher, Arthur Hull. I have lived in Becket for almost ten years. In short, I have the rhythm in me and love sharing it with others.”