Class Catalogue · Spring/Summer 2026

Every class, in full.

Below are the six classes offered this season. Each listing includes the schedule, pricing per session, venue, non-licensed contact person, and a session-by-session curriculum. Groups are capped at four participants. To reserve a seat, call the office or send a note through the contact page.

Confidence

A six-week practice for building a settled, self-respecting voice.

No. 01

Rooted Confidence

A six-week small-group class for learning how to carry yourself with quiet confidence. Each session pairs a short reflective reading with a practical exercise — posture, voice, preparing for a conversation, recovering from a setback — so confidence is built from the ground up through repetition, not performance.

Schedule

Wednesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration

90 minutes per week, for six weeks
Beginning April 22, 2026

Pricing

$400 per class

Venue

Maple Ridge Community Center — Room B176 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Contact Person

Ephraim NeumanProgram Coordinator (non-licensed)

Phone

(845) 595-8627

Session Curriculum

Week 1Settling In & Naming the GoalWe open with introductions, group agreements (kindness, confidentiality, on-time arrival), and a guided three-minute breathing exercise. Each participant writes a one-line confidence goal on an index card, then shares one moment from the past week when they felt quietly capable. We close with a short reading on the difference between performed confidence and rooted confidence, and a take-home reflection sheet.
Week 2Posture, Breath & PresenceA practical bodywork session: how to stand with weight balanced, how to sit upright without tensing, how to enter a room without rushing. We rehearse three short scenarios — walking into a meeting, sitting down at a table, standing in line — and pair-share what felt different. Homework: one daily 60-second posture check, logged on the take-home card.
Week 3Your Steady VoiceVocal warm-ups for breath support, pacing, and a calm pitch. We practice a scripted role-play for asking for what you need — a refund, a clarification, a small favor — using the simple frame: greet, name the request, thank. Each participant records themselves on a personal phone note (kept private) so they can hear their own steady voice for the first time.
Week 4Handling Disagreement Without ShrinkingWe learn the pause-restate-respond framework: pause for one breath, restate what was said in your own words, then respond from a settled place. We rehearse with three written prompts in pairs, then debrief as a group. A short reading on healthy disagreement closes the session, and the homework is one real-life practice attempt before next week.
Week 5Saying No Kindly & Recovering GracefullyWe practice short, graceful declines ("That doesn't work for me this week, but thank you for thinking of me") and a recovery routine for small public mistakes — breathe, name it briefly, move on. Each participant journals on three recent asks they could have declined, and writes one sentence they wish they had said.
Week 6A Confidence Practice You KeepWe design a personal five-minute daily practice — posture check, one steady-voice sentence, one small graceful decline — written onto a pocket card. The class closes with a reflection circle: each person names one shift they noticed over the six weeks, and one practice they'll carry forward. Take-home: a printed summary of the full course.

Reserve a seat in Rooted Confidence Or call (845) 595-8627

Motivation

A six-week class for people who want to start, restart, or finish something.

No. 02

Finding Your Compass

Motivation isn't a mood — it's a set of small, repeatable habits. This six-week class walks you through a practical method for identifying what matters now, breaking a goal into weekly pieces, and building a short daily ritual that keeps you moving even on low-energy days.

Schedule

Wednesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration

90 minutes per week, for six weeks
Beginning April 22, 2026

Pricing

$400 per class

Venue

Monsey Public Library — Meeting Room 2176 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Contact Person

Ephraim NeumanProgram Coordinator (non-licensed)

Phone

(845) 595-8627

Session Curriculum

Week 1What Matters NowWe start with a worksheet that separates urgent from important, then narrow a long list down to one goal worth six weeks of attention. Each participant writes a single-sentence "why" for the goal and shares it with the group. A short reading on small, repeatable choices closes the session. Homework: notice one moment of motivation and one of resistance during the week.
Week 2The One-Page PlanUsing a printed single-sheet template, we break the chosen goal into six small weekly pieces — each piece small enough to feel almost too easy. We work in silence for fifteen minutes, then trade pages with a partner for a quick "is this honest?" check. The class ends with each person committing to the first weekly piece in writing.
Week 3The Two-Minute StartA practical technique for low-energy days: choose the smallest possible first step (open the document, lay out the workout clothes, dial the number) and commit to two minutes. We practice in class with a real personal task and report back to a partner. Take-home: use the two-minute start at least three times before next week.
Week 4Tracking Without ShameWe design a gentle weekly tracker that rewards showing up rather than perfection — a simple grid of dots, ticks, or short phrases. We talk honestly about what to do with a missed day (one rule: never two in a row). Each person leaves with a printed tracker and a small enclosed pen.
Week 5Working Through a Stalled WeekA structured reflection for the week that didn't go as planned: what was the actual obstacle, what was the story you told yourself, and what is one smaller version of the next step. We pair up for a five-minute peer check-in and end with a short written re-commitment.
Week 6The Next Six WeeksEach participant writes a one-page plan for what comes after the class — the next goal, the next weekly pieces, the next tracker — and shares it with one accountability partner from the group, including how often they'll check in. We close with a reflection circle and printed take-home summary.

Reserve a seat in Finding Your Compass Or call (845) 595-8627

Self-Direction

Practical self-control habits, built through small weekly drills.

No. 03

The Steady Hand

A six-week class on the small choices that add up — pausing before responding, finishing what you start, waiting well. We practice concrete techniques for the impulse-pause, for talking yourself through a difficult moment, and for building patience as a muscle rather than a virtue.

Schedule

Wednesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration

90 minutes per week, for six weeks
Beginning April 22, 2026

Pricing

$400 per class

Venue

Maple Avenue Recreation Hall176 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Contact Person

Ephraim NeumanProgram Coordinator (non-licensed)

Phone

(845) 595-8627

Session Curriculum

Week 1The PauseWe learn a simple three-breath pause and use it inside four scripted scenarios during class — a sharp text message, a tempting snack, a small interruption, an unfair comment. We discuss what changes when a pause is added on purpose, and each participant chooses one daily moment to insert a pause for the coming week.
Week 2The Wait MuscleA five-minute delay exercise using a real desire (a snack, a phone check, a purchase). We sit through the wait together, then write a short reflection on what shifted during those five minutes. Take-home: practice one five-minute delay each day, logged on the index card.
Week 3Talking to Yourself WellWe list three unhelpful inner sentences each participant tends to repeat, and rewrite them into neutral, steady ones ("I always lose it" → "I noticed it rising; I can pause once"). We rehearse the new sentences out loud in pairs so they feel less foreign on the day they're needed.
Week 4Finishing What You StartA single-task hour practiced in class on a real personal task — phone away, one thing at a time. We end with a short reflection on what helped and what got in the way, and plan three single-task half-hours into the coming week.
Week 5Sitting With an UrgeA guided sit-with-it drill using a small physical anchor (a smooth stone, a worry bead). We practice naming the urge silently, breathing once, and letting it pass without acting. We debrief openly as a group on what was hard and what was surprisingly easy.
Week 6Your Steady Hand ToolkitWe assemble a personal pocket-card toolkit with the three techniques each participant found most effective. The class closes with a reflection circle on what "steady" now means in your daily life, and a printed take-home summary of every drill from the six weeks.

Reserve a seat in The Steady Hand Or call (845) 595-8627

Organization

A gentle, hands-on six-week class for making space — in a drawer, in a day, in a week.

No. 04

Quiet Order

Organization isn't a personality trait. It's a repeatable rhythm. Each of the six sessions includes a short teaching and a hands-on practice: the one-tray inbox, the weekly map, the evening reset, and a guided sort-and-decide drill. You'll leave with a routine that fits your life rather than fighting it.

Schedule

Wednesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration

90 minutes per week, for six weeks
Beginning April 22, 2026

Pricing

$400 per class

Venue

Monsey Neighborhood Hall176 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Contact Person

Ephraim NeumanProgram Coordinator (non-licensed)

Phone

(845) 595-8627

Session Curriculum

Week 1The One-Tray InboxWe set up a single capture point for paper and small objects — one tray, one rule: everything new lands here first. Participants bring a real home pile (or use a class sample) and practice the one-tray sort live. Homework: place the tray in your home and use it for the entire week.
Week 2The Weekly MapA 15-minute Sunday planning routine, built in class on a printed template: three priorities, three appointments, three small tasks. We map next week together, then trade with a partner for a quick reality check. Each person leaves with the printed map filled in.
Week 3The Evening ResetA five-minute end-of-day walk-through: tray to zero, dishes to the sink, tomorrow's bag at the door, lights off in order. We script the routine onto a small card, rehearse it aloud, and pair up for a five-day check-in plan.
Week 4One Drawer at a TimeA guided sort-and-decide drill using a shoebox of sample items: keep, give away, recycle, or store. We practice naming a quick reason for each decision so future sorts go faster. Take-home: do one drawer at home this week using the same method.
Week 5The Paper That Always WinsA focused session on the one paper category that overwhelms each participant — bills, mail, school forms, receipts. We design a tiny system for that single category (a folder, a hook, a clip on the fridge) and walk through it twice in class.
Week 6Making It StickWe build a seven-day starter rhythm that combines the tray, the map, and the reset into something realistic. Each participant pairs with a weekly check-in partner and writes the first three check-in dates. Close with a reflection circle and printed take-home summary.

Reserve a seat in Quiet Order Or call (845) 595-8627

Mindfulness

A quiet weekly session for arriving in your own day.

No. 05

Still Water

A gentle, non-denominational practice session: five minutes of breath, a short reflective reading, ten minutes of guided attention, and a closing write. No experience needed. The class stays close to the ground — simple, calm, and honest — across a six-week arc that gradually lengthens the sit.

Schedule

Wednesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration

90 minutes per week, for six weeks
Beginning April 22, 2026

Pricing

$400 per class

Venue

Maple Avenue Garden Pavilion176 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Contact Person

Ephraim NeumanProgram Coordinator (non-licensed)

Phone

(845) 595-8627

Session Curriculum

Week 1ArrivingWe learn how to find a comfortable seat, count breaths to ten, and write a one-line intention for the day. Five-minute guided sit, short reflective reading, two-minute closing write. Homework: a daily one-line intention written in a small notebook each morning.
Week 2Breath as an AnchorA longer breath practice (eight minutes) with gentle counting, paired with a guided body-scan focused on the shoulders, jaw, and hands. We close with a written reflection on what felt different from week one. Take-home: one anchor breath per stoplight, doorway, or transition.
Week 3Noticing Body & SoundShort practices for noticing physical sensations and ambient sounds without naming them as good or bad. Ten-minute guided sit, then a quiet pair-share about what each person noticed for the first time. A printed cue card goes home for daily use.
Week 4Noticing Thought Without FollowingA guided practice for letting thoughts pass through like clouds — labeling them lightly ("planning," "remembering," "worrying") and returning to the breath. We discuss the difference between a thought arriving and a thought being followed. Take-home: one daily two-minute cloud-watching sit.
Week 5Settling Into a Longer SitA fifteen-minute guided sit with a brief written reflection afterward. We talk honestly about restlessness, sleepiness, and the urge to check the time, and share one small adjustment that helped each person stay.
Week 6Carrying It With YouWe turn the sit into small moments throughout the week — at the sink, at the door, on the way to the car — and design a personal reminder card. The class closes with a longer guided sit, a reflection circle, and a printed summary of the full six-week arc.

Reserve a seat in Still Water Or call (845) 595-8627

Creativity

A quiet, craft-centered six-week class in hand-building small ceramics.

No. 06

Hands at Work

A warm, slow-paced six-week class teaching a specific craft skill: hand-building small ceramic vessels using the pinch, coil, and slab methods. Clay, tools, and firing are included. You'll leave with three finished pieces and a steady hand.

Schedule

Wednesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration

90 minutes per week, for six weeks
Beginning April 22, 2026

Pricing

$400 per classIncludes all clay, tools, and kiln firing.

Venue

Monsey Makers Studio176 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Contact Person

Ephraim NeumanProgram Coordinator (non-licensed)

Phone

(845) 595-8627

Session Curriculum

Week 1Meeting the ClayAn introduction to the studio, the tools, and the feel of moist clay. We learn to wedge (the kneading motion that removes air), to read clay's moisture, and to make a first small pinch pot. We finish with a quiet five-minute reflection on what your hands learned today.
Week 2Pinch Pots, FinishedWe refine the pinch pot from week one — evening the walls, smoothing the rim, and softly burnishing the surface with a smooth stone. We discuss what makes a small vessel feel "finished" rather than rushed. Each piece is set carefully on the studio drying rack.
Week 3The Coil MethodRolling consistent clay coils and stacking them to build a second, taller vessel. We practice the score-and-slip technique that joins coil to coil, and we work in a slow, conversational pace so the clay never gets ahead of us.
Week 4Shaping, Smoothing & SurfaceWorking the coil vessel to a consistent wall using a wooden rib, then introducing simple surface decoration with underglaze pencils — a single line, a small pattern, an initial. We set the piece aside to dry.
Week 5Slab BasicsRolling slabs evenly with a rolling pin and dowels, then cutting a small dish form using a paper template. We score, slip, and join the slab edges, and add a small decorative element — a pressed leaf, a stamp, a hand-cut detail.
Week 6Firing & FarewellWe load the kiln together and walk through what happens during a bisque firing. The class closes with a piece-by-piece reflection — what each maker learned about clay, hands, and patience — and an arrangement to pick up the finished, fired pieces the following week.

Reserve a seat in Hands at Work Or call (845) 595-8627

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