Martha's Vineyard Directory of Information : Classes & Instruction
For-profit organizations
Aerobics, Body Conditioning Lisa’s Studio, West Tisbury. 508-693-1009.
Alexander Technique with Margaret Knight. 508-627-8894.
Beading Citrine, Vineyard Haven. 774-563-8043.
Bird Walks with Robert Culbert. 508-693-4908.
Capoeira Angola YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. 774-521-5349; angolacenter@hotmail.com.
Capoeira RISE-Vineyard Performing Arts, Vineyard Haven. capoeiramv@hotmail.com.
Ceramics, Children’s Pottery with Amy Nevin. Ages 6-12. 508-687-9363.
Dance with Lori Cunningham. M.V. Dance Theatre, 508-360-5313.
Dance Kaleidoscope Dance with Laura Sargent Hall, Camp Jabberwocky, Vineyard Haven. 508-627-9503.
Dance RISE Vineyard Performing Arts, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-2262.
Dance Vineyard Dance with Kathy Joyce Costanza, Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Adults, teens. 508-693-2257
Dance, Ballroom with Bob Tierney. 508-627-7265.
Dance, Belly with Susanna Nickerson. 508-627-3240.
Dance, Ballet M.V. School of Ballet. Camp Jabberwocky, Vineyard Haven. 508-939-0074.
Dance, Hip Hop Evan Hall. Beginner-advanced. 508-273-5437.
Dance, Primal Groove with Christina Montoya. 508-560-2488.
Dance, Salsa Alegria & Sabor. 781-254-4741; vze3r738@verizon.net.
Dance, Salsa Island Salsa. 508-645-2008; 774-563-0628; islandsalsa.com.
Dance, Salsa Sergio Racigh. 774-310-0028.
Fencing Club M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-2400.
Fitness Blitz Fitness, West Tisbury. 508-693-3211.
Fitness B-Strong, Oak Bluffs. B-strong.com.
Fitness Nisafit. 508-314-5675; nisafit.com.
Fitness YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. ymcamv.org; 508-696-7171.
Fitness: Boot Camp Nisafit. 508-314-5675; nisafit.com.
Fitness: Personal Training Tiger-Clawz/Power Posture Program with Ken Lay. 508-627-8350; trainerken.com.
Fitness and Pool Mansion House, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-2200.
Fitness and Tennis Vineyard Tennis Center. 508-696-8000.
Genealogical Research Family History Center, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-8642; 508-627-3163.
Golf Clinic for Juniors Edgartown Golf Club. 508-627-5343; 561-358-5189.
Hypnosis for Weight Loss Cynthia da Silva, C.H. 508-524-9022; hypnotichealing.us@gmail.com.
Juice Fasting and Cleansing Oceana Rames. 508-696-3992.
Kayak Island Spirit Kayak. 508-693-9727.
Knitting Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-5554.
Knitting Anna Marie D’Addarie. 508-274-9696.
Language: French Astrea Young. Astreatyoung@hotmail.com; 774-316-0777.
Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing Blitz Fitness, West Tisbury. 508-693-3211.
Meditation/Belly Dance Karin Wilkinson. 508-693-4888.
Music, Children Music Together with Joyce Maxner. 508-696-7248.
Music, Piano for Beginners Janis Syslo. 508-645-3416.
M.V. Workshops Art, photography, writing. 508-693-7373.
Paper and Bookmaking Seastone Papers, West Tisbury with Sandy Bernat. 508-693-5786; seastonepapers.com.
Papermaking For Kids Seastone Kids, West Tisbury. 508-693-5786; seastonepapers.com.
Photography with Louisa Gould. 508-693-7373.
Photography: Organizing June Parker. 508-696-4132.
Pilates Toni Cohen. 508-693-2130.
Pilates Stefan Knight. 508-696-6452.
Pilates Brenda Correa. 508-696-3197.
Pilates Caitlin Cook. 508-645-2500.
Pilates Judy Kranz. judyellenk@comcast.net.
Qigong, Beginners and Kripalu yoga with MJ Bindu Delekta. 508-696-4513.
Quilting Club Heath Hen Quilt Shop, Tisbury. 508-693-6730.
Rod and Gun Club Edgartown. 508-627-3537.
Rug Hooking Old Courthouse Rd., West Tisbury. With Rosalie Powell. 508-693-1984.
Swimming Inner Vision Ocean Swimming with Bob MacLean. 508-560-1300.
Tai Chi Joanne Scott. 508-696-5955.
Tennis Vineyard Tennis Center, Workout and Spa, Airport. 508-696-8000.
Tennis, call for location. 239-410-7484.
Voice Lessons Corinne deLangavant. 508-423-9566.
Weight Watchers V.T.A. Building, Airport Business Park, Edgartown. 800-651-6000.
Yoga Megan Grennan. 508-696-3884.
Yoga Kanta. 508-696-1917.
Yoga Jennifer Lyonnais. 508-693-0018.
Yoga Primo. 508-645-9426.
Yoga, Gentle with Carol Aranzabe. 508-939-4120.
Yoga Heidi Ganser. 508-696-3158.
Yoga Anusara-inspired, with Jane Norton. 508-776-9428.
Yoga Sacred Circle of Yoga. 508-696-4513.
Yoga Sian Williams. 508-696-0037.
Yoga Bonnie Menton. 508-696-8682.
Yoga Fae Kontje-Gibbs. 508-272-3932; faellen@gmail.com.
Yoga beginner, yoga therapy, intermediate, yoga for backs. vineyardwellness.com.
Yoga Emily Sims Solarazza. 508-333-8888.
Yoga Mansion House. 508-693-2200.
Yoga Stephanie Mashek. 617-835-3217; stephaniemashek@hotmail.com.
Yoga Emily Phillips. 617-834-5820; epyoga.com.
Yoga, Bikram Hot, Ashtanga. Vineyard Yoga. 508-696-7769.
Yoga Tapas Hot Yoga. tapashotyoga.com; 508-696-1880.
Yoga, Iyengar Arlene Stark Prisco. 508-687-9025; guidinglightyoga.com.
Yoga, Kripalu Scarlet Jarrell. 508-645-YOGA.
Yoga, Kripalu Martha Abbot. 508-693-5364.
Yoga for Men: BROga Robert Sidoti. 774-238-0175.
Yoga, Prenatal, Vinyasa, Senior Elissa Lash. 508-693-5047.
Yoga, Core, Fusion, Vinyasa, Prenatal Sherry Sidoti. 774-238-0176.
Yoga, Yin Yoga Josh Montoya. 508-560-6009.
Nonprofit organizations or free
Accounting: Quickbooks Tues., 7–8 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Acting for Adults Tues., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Adult Continuing Education ACE MV, various locations, 60+ courses. acemv.org; 508-693-1033 ext. 240; lynn@acemv.org.
Art Tues., 1–4 pm, Old Sculpin Gallery, Edgartown. Teens & adult painting with Eva Cincotta. $40. 508-627-4881; mvaa@verizon.net.
Art: Free Teen After School Pottery Tues., 2:30–5 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Nancy Blank & Carl Mueller. Through Dec. 14. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Art: Free Teen After School Photography Wed., 2:30–5 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Sam Hiser. Through Dec. 13. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Art: Painted Floorcloths Tues., 6:30–8:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Charley Wullschleger. $30. Through Nov. 10. acemv.org.
Art for Children Sense of Wonder Creations, Vineyard Haven. Drawing, painting, clay, printmaking, art history, more. senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-3142.
Auto Maintenance for Women Tues., 5–6:30 pm, McIntosh Motors, Edgartown. Through Nov. 8. acemv.org.
Birding 101 Wed., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Public Charter School, West Tisbury. Through Nov. 9. acemv.org.
Books: Writing & Selling Yours Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Brazil: History, Culture, Capoeira Wed., 6:30–8 pm, M.V. Public Charter School, West Tisbury. Through Nov. 9. acemv.org.
Ceramics times, prices vary, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Wheelthrowing, hand building, open studio, painting with Frank Creney, Frank Folts Jr., Washington Ledesma, Nancy Blank, Brianna Valenti, Ilka List, Nick Thayer. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Ceramics Thurs., 4:30–6:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 10. acemv.org.
Chi Gung Mon., 9 am, Tisbury Senior Center. With Daisy Lifton. $5; $5 adv. mo. 508-696-4205.
Children’s Art Mon.–Fri., times vary, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Lani Carney; Brianna Valenti, Nancy Blank. Themes include portraits, animals, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics. Pre-register: featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850.
Classroom Management & School Discipline Tues., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Computers: Beginner Apple Users Tues., 4:30–6 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Computers: Intro to iMacs Wed., 5–7 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Karen Huff. $30. Through Nov. 30. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Creative Drama Preschool, elementary age, young adults, seniors, intergenerational, with Phyllis Vecchia. 508-696-8736.
Dance, Ballroom Sun., 6 pm, Oak Bluffs Senior Center. Ballroom Dance M.V. 508-696-8428; ballroomdancemv.org.
Dance, Belly Wed., 7–8:30 pm, Vineyard Tennis Center Workout, Spa, airport. 508-693-4308.
Dance: Belly Thurs., 6:30–8 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Dance: Beginning Salsa Tues., 7–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Digital Storytelling Tues., 5–7 pm. Through Nov. 18. acemv.org.
Drawing times, prices vary, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Open studios: figure, life, beginner with Nancy Blank. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Drumming Mon., 1:30 pm, Howes House, West Tisbury. Therapeutic drumming for Parkinson’s, other chronic illness. 508-693-2896.
Exercise Mon., Tues., Thurs. 11 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Use chair for balance & support. Free. 508-696-4205.
Exercise: Fitness Sun., 3:30 pm, Mansion House, Vineyard Haven. Free class; varies weekly. mvmansionhouse.com.
Exercise, Weight Management 2nd Sat., Curves of M.V., Vineyard Haven. Free. Pre-register: 508-696-3030.
Fabric Printing Thurs., 1–4 pm, call for location. With Paulette Hayes. $60. Through Nov. 17. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.
Food: Wild Edibles Thurs., 4–6 pm, Felix Neck, Edgartown. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Gymnastics Island Gymnastics Training, West Tisbury. Adult, Open Gym, Tiny Tots, Kindertumblers, Recreational, Team. 508-693-8358.
History: U.S. History to 1865 Sat., 9 am–3 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. College credit course. Through Jan. acemv.org.
Hospitality: Event & Party Planning Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Improv: IMP After School Classes Tues.–Thurs., times vary, Edgartown School. $240. Pre-register: imp4kids.com; 508-939-9368.
Knitting Mon., 9–11 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Chat and knit. 508-696-4205.
Knitting Mon., 7–9 pm, West Tisbury Library. All ages. 508-693-3366.
Knitting Tues., 5–7 pm, Anchors, Edgartown. Mindful Knitting for charity. Bring dinner. 508-627-4368, ext. 15.
Knitting Thurs., 7–9 pm, Chilmark Library. Sponsored by Friends of Chilmark Library. Other fiber arts welcome. 508-645-3360.
Language: English for Adults (ESOL) Tues., Thurs., 6:30–9:30 pm, room 209, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Beginner-advanced with M.V. Adult Learning Program. Free. 508-696-6548; mvalp@verizon.net.
Language: Conversational French Wed., 4:30–6 pm, M.V. Public Charter School, West Tisbury. Through Nov. 9. acemv.org.
Language: Conversational Portuguese (Brazilian) Thurs., 6:30–8 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Language: Conversational Spanish Thurs., 6:30–8 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Math: Essentials Wed., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Dec. 7. acemv.org.
Music: Piano with Charles Blank. Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-1186.
Painting times/prices vary, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Watercolor (Carolyn Daniele, John Holladay), acrylic (Donna Straw), plein air, still life (Kenneth Vincent), pastel (Ellen McCluskey), airbrush & wall sculpture (Jack Greene), private lessons. 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Painting Thurs., 9–11 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Watercolors. 508-696-4205.
Painting Wed., 1–3 pm, Shephard Fine ArtSpace, Oak Bluffs. With Eva Cincotta. Free. 508-693-8001.
Photography days, times vary. Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Open darkroom with Michael Johnson; digital with Kathy Rose; holga heaven with Sam Hiser. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Photography: Individual Digital Tutorials Tues., 10 am–12 noon or 1–3 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Kathy Rose. $50. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Photography: Digital Editing Tues., 6:30–8 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. With Adobe Lightroom 3. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Pilates Tues. and Thurs., 9–10 am, First Baptist Church, Vineyard Haven. Bring mat or towel. Free. 508-939-4053.
Religion: Confucianism Tues., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 15. acemv.org.
Social Networking Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Spinning Wed., 6:30–8:30 pm, Om of Motion, West Tisbury. acemv.org.
Swim Lessons times/days vary, YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. 508-696-7171; ymcamv.org.
Tai Chi Mon., 10 am, Tisbury Senior Center. With Daisy Lifton. Advanced. Free. 508-696-4205.
Tai Chi Mon., Thurs., and Fri., 8–9 am, Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Donations.
Tai Chi Wed., 9:15–10:15 am, Howes House, West Tisbury. 508-693-2896.
Tapestry Tues., 6:30–8:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Julia Mitchell. Through Dec. 13. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Teaching: 6 Steps to Master Teaching Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Through Nov. 17. acemv.org.
Tennis Vineyard Youth Tennis, Oak Bluffs. Free lessons for children in 1st–12th grade. 508-693-7762.
Tennis call for location. Free first lesson. 239-410-7484.
Theater/Drama Wed., 9 am–12 noon, Tisbury Senior Center. Peter H. Luce Play Readers Society. Read parts/discuss great stage plays. 508-696-4205.
Vineyard Sinfonietta Rehearsals Sun., 2:30–4 pm, West Tisbury. All instrumentalists and ages welcome. 508-693-9417.
Water Aerobics times vary, Mon., Wed., Fri. YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. 508-696-7171; ymca.org.
Yoga Sat., 9:30 am, Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, West Tisbury. Donations suggested. 508-272-3932; 693-6993.
Yoga Tues., 5:30–7 pm, Grace Church, Vineyard Haven. With Arlene Stark Prisco. $5 donation. 508-687-9025.
Yoga: Prenatal Mon., 6:30–7:30 pm, YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. With OM Body, FLY Yoga, YMCA of M.V. Free. info@flyyogamv.com; 774-238-0176.
