Looking for private music lessons? Look no further than Donn Carr's School of Music. The school is run by Donn Carr himself, an experienced musician. Carr has performed countless gigs, including performances at the Joan Rivers Comedy Show at the Wilbur Theatre and an apperance in Adam Sandler's movie Grown Ups. Call the school for details about upcoming classes.
The Shore Educational Collaborative in Peabody's Centennial Park is one of three facilities this non-profit group operates to help individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities gain important vocational and life skills. The group has existed since 1975 and operates two other facilities in Chelsea and Wakefield.
Catholic Charities on Pulaski Street is part of the child care division of the Archdiocese of Boston. Charles E. Johnson serves as its director of child care services and he operates a daycare center that serves up to 400 children. Children who live in Peabody and neighboring Salem, Beverly and Danvers are served by the year-round center. It is also licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The center offers a pre-school program from children ages 2.9 - nine-years-old, a kindergarten program and an after-school program from 2pm - 6pm for children ages five - 13-years-old. Children also receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
The Northshore Education Consortium serves more than 300 students of all grade levels in more than 17 member-school districts and 25 school districts throughout northeastern Massachusetts. The non-profit group provides programs for students who are developmentally disabled, experienced substance abuse or have emotional behavioral challenges. The consortium also provides students with developmental disabilities the opportunity to learn additional life skills following high school graduation.
St. Ann's Preschool is located within St. Ann's Church on Lynn Street and accepts children ages 3 to 5 years old for its parochial programs.
This family-owned business has operated for more than four decades, providing classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience to would-be drivers. All training is provided on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and driving lessons can usually be arranged for the very day you call - no waiting! All license testing in performed on Saturday mornings only.
Wizard, under new management in 2010, aims to assist enrollees in improving their language skills. Languages taught include Portuguese and Spanish, but the majority of classes are for non-natives seeking a better command of English, especially for use in business and educational settings. Small classes (five to seven students) provide instruction in beginner, intermediate and advanced language skills.
This active congregation, founded in 1959 and belonging to the conservative brand of Judaism, has a calendar filled with educational and social activities. The temple operates a Men's Club, a Sisterhood and a USY (youth organization), a Hebrew school, a book club, and a food pantry.
Sylvan Learning Center's faculty and staff provide tutoring services to help students improve their learning abilities and proficiencies in math, writing and reading. Tutoring services are available for students in elementary school through high school.
Mass Motion Dance is conveniently located on Walnut Street and has a wide variety of classes for both beginners and advanced dancers. The Peabody location opened in 2010, though Mass Motion has maintained two other locations in Massachusetts. The studio offers ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop, Irish step, tap, yoga and many other classes. Call or stop by for enrollment today.
Principal Judy McNiff leads a faculty of 26 educators who teach more than 300 kindergartners through fifth graders. The school provides a fun learning environment that emphasizes reading, writing, math and other courses to prepare students for middle school.
Shards Stained and Etched Glass Studio specializes in etched and stained glass, including their design, repair, installation and restoration and the sale of retail supplies. Classes are offered, each with a $40 non refundable deposit. These include Begining Mosaics ($170), Advanced Lead Came ($170) and Beginners Copper Foil ($345).
This school, which has operated for four decades, is open to children aged 2.9 to 6 years of all races and religions. The program is broadly focused on cultivating age-appropriate skills, both personal, cognitive and developmental, as well as social. The school calendar covers 10 months of the year.
Located in the old post office building on Foster Street, ArcWorks Community Art Center is a hub for creativity in the Peabody area.
The center offers a wide variety of art classes, programs and opportunities for all who are interested, regardless of age, background or ability, so they can access and participate in the arts, gain creative confidence, and challenge barriers through integration and innovation.
The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery features monthly rotating exhibitions by local artists in a variety of media. Public opening receptions are free and open to the public and provide an opportunity to mingle with fellow art lovers, nosh on local eats and enjoy artistic demonstrations.
The Gallery Shop
The ultimate in buying local, The Gallery Shop features handmade items by artisans from your backyard to Boston.
Classes
Try your hand or hone your skills, from the classical (painting, printing, pottery), to modern takes on the traditional (leatherworking, knitting, embroidery) to up-and-coming genres (recycling). Classes and workshops are tailored to different skills and age groups.
The Pottery Studio
Local ceramicist Peter Flister show you the ropes in the center's pottery studio, which consists of four wheels, two slab rollers, two kilns, and space for creating all things ceramic. Classes are held quarterly, or join Peter during gallery openings for a demonstration.
Events
Consort with the creative crowd at monthly events, from Stitch Club on the first Wednesday of the month, to Potluck on the second Thursday of the month. Artists, crafters, writers, dancers, musicians, culinary wizards and culture enthusiasts unite in a friendly and informal environment to skill share, supply swap, and show-and-tell.
Private Parties
A memorable venue for private occasions from birthday parties to company outings, the gallery space provides a cheerful setting and classes and workshops make for unique function activities.