This fall, students in Bethel and surrounding communities have more learning opportunities with the opening of WorkspaceCT, a joint venture between two of Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs).
Cooperative Educational Services, which serves Fairfield County, and EdAdvance, which serves Litchfield County, have purchased property at 16 Trowbridge Drive in Bethel that was previously used for families who homeschool their children. The 5-acre site features a former factory that resembles a large, red barn and offers 32,000 square feet of rooms fully furnished for a wide variety of educational opportunities and purposes.
WorkspaceCT’s ready-to-use spaces include a theater with stage; music and recording booths; woodworking shop; virtual reality suite; commercial kitchen; costume shop; makerspace; labs; and multiple areas for studying, reading or meeting.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take a tour of the facility and meet with Jody Minotti, Director of WorkspaceCT and Leland Williams, head of Theater Education and Development at WorkspaceCT. I'm thrilled to share in their excitement about the programs that are being offered this fall. From theater and audio production to woodworking and culinary arts, there is truly something for everyone. Keep in mind too, that there is no membership required prior to enrolling in programs at WorkspaceCT. All programs are open to all - whether your children attend public school, private school or are homeschooled. Plus, there are programs for adults, too!
You can see the full list of fall enrichment program offerings here.
Check out these additional free theater classes and events coming up! Please mention that you heard about these programs and classes in Macaroni Kid! For more information about WorkspaceCT visit www.workspacect.org.
