As the seasons shift, fall invites us to slow down, reflect, and set intentions for the months ahead. Join us at The Spark of Hudson for a cozy and creative afternoon of vision boarding—a practice that blends mindfulness with imagination to help you clarify your goals and bring them to life. The workshop will take place on our Sky Deck and overlook Hudson’s beautiful fall foliage.

Grab a bagel and coffee, settle in outside Circles Bagels, and enjoy live jazz as part of the Hudson Jazz Festival’s Sounds Around Town series. Don’t miss this chance to experience Maia’s evocative voice alongside guitarist Leo Belsky and bassist Noah Jarrett in an intimate, outdoor setting in the heart of Hudson.

Enjoy an afternoon of home cheesemaking at The Spark of Hudson with Susan Chiappini. Attendees will participate in making yogurt, creme fraiche, buttermilk and ricotta using fresh raw milk from Chaseholm Farm in Pine Plains, NY. There will be samples for sharing and discussion of the health benefits and science behind the cheesemaking process in this hands-on workshop.

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.

Shandaken Projects, The Spark of Hudson, and The Columbia Collective are pleased to announce ASSEMBLY vol. 2, presenting short films and stories that describe lived experiences of incarceration, and trace connections between the United States' carceral, child welfare, and public education systems.

Join Cone Zero for a relaxed rooftop drawing class at Spark of Hudson. Set against sweeping views of Hudson and the Catskills, this workshop invites you to slow down, observe your surroundings, and connect with your creativity. Cone Zero will guide participants through approachable drawing exercises, perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, focusing on looking with intention, line, and playful exploration.

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.

This discussion-based workshop invites you to connect with Raena Baldwin in a supportive, conversational setting where you can bring your unique questions and challenges.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Raena will listen, offer guidance, and share how she can support you in reclaiming your space—both physically and emotionally—after divorce.

On Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Hudson Halloween and Spark of Hudson invite you to a special Costume Repair & DIY Workshop at the Spark CoLab. This drop-in program offers tools, guidance, and creativity to help you fix, alter, or enhance your Halloween costume. Whether patching a rip, adding a spooky flourish, or building something entirely new, we’ll help make sure you’re ready for Halloween night.

Join us for an introduction to beekeeping at Spark. Colleen Quinn will guide the class through material gathering, bee selection, hive establishment and maintenance. As we talk through the process of beekeeping, she will provide instruction, answer pressing questions and offer further resources.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for an intimate hands-on workshop with Aviva of Apis Apotheca at Wally Farms. Attendees be introduced to the foundations of herbal skincare through the lens of Ayurveda and small-scale farming. Aviva will share her own journey into herbalism, then guide a show-and-tell with foundational dried herbs and their uses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us at The Spark of Hudson Saturday, November 8th at 6pm for the launch of Town & Country with author Brian Schaefer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.