Upcoming Events
Hudson 1997–2003: Portraits by Phyllis Hjorth
The Spark of Hudson is honored to partner with Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity to present an evocative exhibition of painted portraits by artist Phyllis Hjorth, created between 1997 and 2003.
HERE WE GROW: A Film About the Hudson Youth Center
Join us Thursday, Dec. 4th at 5:30pm for the premiere of a new documentary by 542films about the Hudson Youth Department, where generations of Hudson kids have found a safe space to play, learn, grow, and belong. Spark of Hudson is proud to present this special screening and discussion in collaboration with Friends of Hudson Youth and Hudson Film Festival.
Cozy Winter Cooking Class with Myryah Irby
Join Myryah Irby for a free, hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make a delicious vegetarian baked farfalle and a French vinaigrette.
All materials and ingredients provided. Come warm up, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a cozy winter meal together.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Screenwriting Sprint: Exploring The Short with A.C. Cole
Learn the basics of writing film and TV structure, sharpen dialogue, craft amazing characters, find your voice, understand tone vs. theme, end up loving Outlines and Directors Statements as writing tools to keep you focused. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a short script or outline. Study Short Film screenwriting with local, upstate WGAE screenwriter, ScreenCraft Fellowship, Athena Writers Lab Fellow and AMC Nominee, NBC TV Writers Lab FInalist, and NYFA grant winner, A.C. Cole.
Holiday Toy Swap with The Soft Spot
Give a toy, get a toy! Join us for a festive and family-friendly Holiday Toy Swap at The Spark. This is a great way to refresh your child’s toy collection sustainably—no shopping required.
Community Book Club
We’re excited to launch the very first Spark of Hudson Book Club! Once a month, we’ll gather in our cozy library to read, reflect, and connect with one another.
The Art of Managing Difficult Clients w/ Lois KRasilovsky
In any line of work, challenging clients can test even the most patient professional. This workshop explores practical strategies for navigating those interactions with confidence, empathy, and clear boundaries. Learn how to defuse tension, communicate effectively, and turn difficult situations into opportunities for stronger client relationships and long-term trust.
Holiday Hors d’Oeuvres with Chef Charlie Brassard
Learn how to make small bite staples that make a big impression this holiday season. In this hands-on workshop, chef Charlie Brassard will show you how to prepare a selection of flavorful, festive hors d’oeuvres perfect for holiday gatherings. You’ll learn techniques for building delicious combinations, along with tips for prepping and plating so everything looks as good as it tastes.
Free Community Birthing Class
The Family Resource Centers of Columbia County is proud to offer free community birthing classes in partnership with Abby Larsen of Hudson Doula Care and The Spark of Hudson. These monthly sessions provide expecting families with practical tools, hands-on learning, and supportive guidance to help prepare for labor, birth, and the early days of parenting.
Ecological Garden Support Group
Do you find yourself worrying about the birds, the bees, and the future of our native plants? Or maybe you just want to connect with other eco-minded folks in a supportive, fun space. Hosted by Design Wiild, this ongoing support group is a place to share best practices, swap gardening tips, and learn from guest experts on everything from ecology to climate resilience. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just plant-curious, all are welcome!
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Screenwriting Sprint: Exploring The Short with A.C. Cole
Learn the basics of writing film and TV structure, sharpen dialogue, craft amazing characters, find your voice, understand tone vs. theme, end up loving Outlines and Directors Statements as writing tools to keep you focused. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a short script or outline. Study Short Film screenwriting with local, upstate WGAE screenwriter, ScreenCraft Fellowship, Athena Writers Lab Fellow and AMC Nominee, NBC TV Writers Lab FInalist, and NYFA grant winner, A.C. Cole.
Women's Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, will be led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Get Your Grant Done! With Andrea Kleine
Do you need a time and place to sit down and work on your SCR grant? Do you do better with a structure or a group setting? Want someone to break down the application for you and get you started writing? This session is for you! Join us for a hands-on, in-person workshop focusing on Create Council’s SCR grant applications. Artist, grant writer, and consultant Andrea Kleine will walk you through the application and help you write a rough draft of your proposal.
Watts In Your Hands Guidebook Launch Workshop
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help Hudson residents take real, practical steps toward cleaner, safer, and more affordable home energy. Whether you’re hoping to cut monthly costs, understand your energy bills, or learn where to start with home efficiency, this interactive session will walk you through it.
Storytelling Workshop with Ancram Center For The Arts
Take your storytelling to the next level at a workshop designed for anyone who has a story to tell!
In this engaging workshop, participants will experience Ancram Center’s unique approach to storytelling. This process, developed through their celebrated Real People Real Stories (RPRS) program, utilizes fun, creative problem-solving exercises to identify different story ideas. By the workshop’s end, participants will have the start of a personal, compelling, true to life story, along with a plan to bring that story to life!
The Regs-Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, for this in-depth presentation on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators.
Clowning Workshop For Actors
This workshop is a great opportunity for actors to explore the world of clown celebrating failure and embracing idiocy! Focusing on play and what brings us joy on stage, the clown is always searching for a game to play and to unapologetically share their pleasure with the audience. For actors, clowning is a tool for honing presence, vulnerability, and that sparkle in your eyes that lets your audience know you’re all there to have a good time.
Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding How to Read an IEP
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding How to Read your Child’s IEP. Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP and discuss how to advocate for supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs.
Screenwriting Sprint: Exploring The Short with A.C. Cole
Learn the basics of writing film and TV structure, sharpen dialogue, craft amazing characters, find your voice, understand tone vs. theme, end up loving Outlines and Directors Statements as writing tools to keep you focused. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a short script or outline. Study Short Film screenwriting with local, upstate WGAE screenwriter, ScreenCraft Fellowship, Athena Writers Lab Fellow and AMC Nominee, NBC TV Writers Lab FInalist, and NYFA grant winner, A.C. Cole.
Lap Crafts Circle: Cancelled! Snow day
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Cookies & Coquito Baking Workshop with HudsonDOTS and The Cakery!
Celebrate the holiday season with a sweet and festive community event hosted by HudsonDOTS and The Cakery! This free, family-friendly workshop invites children and families to learn how to make holiday cookies and alcohol-free coquito—a creamy, traditional Puerto Rican beverage.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Women's Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, will be led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Lecture with Hudson Baroque
Join Hudson Baroque for an informal lecture-recital exploring Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, one of the most well-known works in the Western musical canon. This famous piece is a shining example of programmatic music—music that paints a picture, tells a story, or conveys a specific idea. In each of the four concertos, Vivaldi uses musical themes and melodic representations to depict the weather, wildlife, and emotions of each season.
Screenwriting Sprint: Exploring The Short with A.C. Cole
Learn the basics of writing film and TV structure, sharpen dialogue, craft amazing characters, find your voice, understand tone vs. theme, end up loving Outlines and Directors Statements as writing tools to keep you focused. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a short script or outline. Study Short Film screenwriting with local, upstate WGAE screenwriter, ScreenCraft Fellowship, Athena Writers Lab Fellow and AMC Nominee, NBC TV Writers Lab FInalist, and NYFA grant winner, A.C. Cole.
Wednesday Farm Market CSA with Common Hands Farm
Join us every Wednesday from 4–7 PM through Thanksgiving for the Wednesday Farm Market at The Spark of Hudson, hosted in partnership with Common Hands Farm CSA.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Speak Up: Mastering The Modern Presentation
Public speaking is one of the most powerful tools for influence — yet for many, it’s also one of the most intimidating. Speak Up: Mastering the Modern Presentation is a workshop designed to help you find your voice, own your message, and connect with your audience with confidence. Whether you’re presenting to clients, leading a team, or pitching an idea, this session will give you practical techniques to communicate with clarity and presence.
Community Book Club
We’re excited to launch the very first Spark of Hudson Book Club! Once a month, we’ll gather in our cozy library to read, reflect, and connect with one another.
Screenwriting Sprint: Exploring The Short with A.C. Cole
Learn the basics of writing film and TV structure, sharpen dialogue, craft amazing characters, find your voice, understand tone vs. theme, end up loving Outlines and Directors Statements as writing tools to keep you focused. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a short script or outline. Study Short Film screenwriting with local, upstate WGAE screenwriter, ScreenCraft Fellowship, Athena Writers Lab Fellow and AMC Nominee, NBC TV Writers Lab FInalist, and NYFA grant winner, A.C. Cole.
Wednesday Farm Market CSA with Common Hands Farm
Join us every Wednesday from 4–7 PM through Thanksgiving for the Wednesday Farm Market at The Spark of Hudson, hosted in partnership with Common Hands Farm CSA.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
The Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans with Parent to parent of nys
Both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans are essential in fostering an inclusive educational atmosphere where every student can thrive. They demonstrate a dedication to diversity and equity within the educational system. By recognizing and addressing the distinct needs of each student, educators can support their development, empowering them to reach their full potential and achieve future success.
Free Community Birthing Class
The Family Resource Centers of Columbia County is proud to offer free community birthing classes in partnership with Abby Larsen of Hudson Doula Care and The Spark of Hudson. These monthly sessions provide expecting families with practical tools, hands-on learning, and supportive guidance to help prepare for labor, birth, and the early days of parenting.
Town & Country Book Launch and Q&A with author brian schaefer
Join us at The Spark of Hudson Saturday, November 8th at 6pm for the launch of Town & Country with author Brian Schaefer, moderated by Mat Zucker.
A “big-hearted and true” (Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize winner) debut novel set in a small rural town amid a congressional race that forces the candidates, their families, and a clique of gay second homeowners to confront lies, betrayals and shifting allegiances.
Introduction to Cyanotype with Chris Losee
In this two-hour hands-on workshop, we’ll start by briefly covering the history of cyanotypes, the chemistry involved in making prints, and some of the ways contemporary artists are using this alternative photographic process. Then we’ll dive into making our own blue-toned prints! We will go over safety procedures, mix the solutions, and coat the paper. Then we’ll expose it, and run the print under water to make images appear.
Screenwriting Sprint: Exploring The Short with A.C. Cole
Learn the basics of writing film and TV structure, sharpen dialogue, craft amazing characters, find your voice, understand tone vs. theme, end up loving Outlines and Directors Statements as writing tools to keep you focused. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a short script or outline. Study Short Film screenwriting with local, upstate WGAE screenwriter, ScreenCraft Fellowship, Athena Writers Lab Fellow and AMC Nominee, NBC TV Writers Lab FInalist, and NYFA grant winner, A.C. Cole.
Wednesday Farm Market CSA with Common Hands Farm
Join us every Wednesday from 4–7 PM through Thanksgiving for the Wednesday Farm Market at The Spark of Hudson, hosted in partnership with Common Hands Farm CSA.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Día de los Muertos: Pupusa Making Workshop with casa latina
Join us at The Spark for a special hands-on workshop in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ! Casa Latina Hudson will guide us in the art of making pupusas, the beloved Salvadoran stuffed corn tortillas. While we cook and enjoy these delicious creations together, we’ll also explore the traditions, history, and cultural significance of Day of the Dead.
Wednesday Farm Market CSA with Common Hands Farm
Join us every Wednesday from 4–7 PM through Thanksgiving for the Wednesday Farm Market at The Spark of Hudson, hosted in partnership with Common Hands Farm CSA.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join our circle for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is a space to make progress on your projects while sharing ideas and inspiration with others.
Ecological Garden Support Group
Do you find yourself worrying about the birds, the bees, and the future of our native plants? Or maybe you just want to connect with other eco-minded folks in a supportive, fun space. Hosted by Design Wiild, this ongoing support group is a place to share best practices, swap gardening tips, and learn from guest experts on everything from ecology to climate resilience. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just plant-curious, all are welcome!
Women's Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, will be led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Having Fun with Generative AI Video
Step into the playful world of generative video, where imagination meets moving images. This hands-on workshop invites participants to experiment with cutting-edge creative tools that turn words, sketches, and ideas into dynamic short films. No technical background required — just curiosity and a sense of fun.