Creative ReUse Center and Hobby Hoes

Enjoy an evening of cookie decorating while raising money for SHAC - Oct 22nd at 6pm.

Join artist Cindy Burek and decorate multiple cookies!

Thank you for your interest in learning the use of royal icing to decorate cookies. If you’ve never worked with royal icing, or have dabbled just a little, this class will help get the ball rolling. We will work step by step on decorating 3 Halloween themed cookies to learn hands on the various decorating techniques used with royal icing, specifically piping/outlining, flooding and wet on wet techniques. A projector screen will be used so that each participant has a good view. Bakery boxes will be provided to transport your cookies home. All supplies for class are provided (perhaps bring your eye glasses if you find they will be helpful). Looking forward to teaching you the art of cookie decorating! Buttercup Cookie will donate 15% of the ticket sales to The SHAC Center, Averill Park. Ages 8 and up.

Local artist Ryan Smithson will host DIY crafting events throughout the fall and winter of 2026.

Our first offering is this fun spooky DIY terrarium - Sept 25 at 6pm

Join us for a spooky terrarium class, with guided DIY to make your own Halloween keepsake.

Everlasting faux plants and moss mean you can save it for decoration every year!

Pick out one of our room vignettes or make a mini museum to sit on your shelf (bring wallet size photos). All supplies will be provided. Minis are a great way to express yourself and have fun, This class is for ages 14 and up and limited to 10 people. 

Sept 18th at 6pm

Certified First Aid Instructor John Slyer will teach participants the basics of First Aid that can be used in situations where you are isolated in the wilderness. To register, contact John Slyer by email or text: 518-281-6480

 The SHAC Summer Circus & Physical Theater Camp runs for four weeks from July 27 through August 28 and is designed to be flexible, engaging, and welcoming for campers ages 7–17.

Each week follows the same daily structure, with campers rotating through a variety of movement and creative studios led by experienced instructors. While the structure stays consistent, every week brings a new creative focus—so each session feels fresh and different. Campers are welcome to attend one week or multiple weeks, with no prior experience required.

Join self defense instructor, Dan Prendergast, for an in person self defense workshop for women ages 16+. This class will help you learn and practice de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, as well as repeatable methods to protect yourself from common attacks. This one day session will be on Saturday, Aug 22nd from 11am until 1pm.

Cost: $20

Gentle to moderate yoga sequences and breathwork. No yoga experience is necessary. This series will focus on connecting breath and movement so that you can feel good on and off the mat. This course is offered in a safe, non-competitive environment. Mats, chairs, and props provided. Please bring comfortable clothes and water. Jen is a certified Yoga Teacher.  

Program Dates: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29

Program Length: 8 sessions 

Day/Time: Thursdays, 5:30p-6:15p

Age Group: Adults

Class Size: 20

Class Type: Gentle to Moderate

Cost: $120 for all 8 sessions ($20 drop in)

Program Dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Program Length: 6 sessions
Day/Time: Thursdays, 10-10:30am
Age Group: Toddlers ages 2-4 with parent/guardians
Class Size: 6 toddlers with guardians
Class Type: Interactive play
Cost: $30 for all 6 sessions ($10 for drop-ins)
Overview: Interactive fun while developing toddler eye-hand-motor coordination and cooperation skills
Instructor: SHAC’s Activities Coach Joe Behson, “The Tennis Coach”, a USTA Certified Play Safe Instructor 

 Want to get back into Yoga or try Yoga for the first time? Join our group led by experienced Yoga instructor, Kim Favro, and enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of less strenuous Chair Yoga.

Wear comfortable clothing to move freely and bring water to hydrate. Each class will conclude with poses to calm the mind and body embracing our spiritual side.

This 8 week class will take place on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm from Nov 3rd - Dec 22nd. Each class will last for 45 minutes and will end at 6:15pm.

Cost: $120 for all 8 weeks or $15 per class