BEAT CABIN FEVER WITH THE 6TH ANNUAL WESTON POP-UP UNIVERSITY
Free programs for anyone in the region throughout March invite you to
learn something new, have some fun, and meet your neighbors
Weston, VT, February 9, 2026 – Are you ready to shake up your routine and try
something fun and new? Then check out the 6th annual Weston Pop-Up
University! This community-led event brings creativity, ideas, and people together
to have fun and strengthen our community by providing free classes led by locals
throughout March. Your neighbors are teaching everything from focaccia baking
and cartooning to American Sign Language (ASL) and basic first aid.
“We call it a ‘Pop-Up’ because it pops up each year for a few weeks,” said Laura
Katz, one of the Weston Pop-Up organizers. “And it’s called a ‘University,’ but it’s
not very formal – it’s a fun way for our community members to share something
they’re great at or know a lot about with other community members. And it’s a
chance to get together with neighbors after a long winter. I always learn
something new!”
Most classes will be held in-person in various ADA-accessible locations around
Weston. A few will be held online. All classes are free, open to anyone, and you
are welcome to attend as many classes as you’d like. You must register for each
class at www.westonpopupuniversity.org.
This year’s program offers 10 classes – ranging from creative to practical – and
invites you to:
● learn how to bake homemade focaccia with a chef from The Hub at Weston
● try cartooning with Christine Mix, a local illustrator and Weston’s own
librarian
● begin to learn basic American Sign Language (ASL)
● taste some wine with a local restaurant owner, who will focus on what to
select from the grocery store shelves (this one happens online, so invite
some friends over for a fun night)
● join us for a fun evening of karaoke!
● learn how to knit
● Learn about the science phenomenon of wave action
● write a limerick
● make a spring wreath
● learn some basic first aid thanks to the Weston Volunteer Fire Department
and the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad
“This is our version of March Madness, a great chance to learn new things and
have some fun!” said Deborah Granquist, a Weston Pop-Up organizer. “Everyone
is invited to participate and all classes are free. Hope to see you this year at
Weston Pop-Up!”
Registration is required; some of the classes are limited in size. View the
full schedule of classes and register at www.westonpopupuniversity.org.
About Weston Pop-Up University
Founded in 2020, Weston Pop-Up University’s goal is to bring creativity, ideas
and people together to have fun and strengthen our community. A grassroots
organization for Weston, Vermont and neighboring communities, Weston Pop-Up
University’s classes are all taught by friends and neighbors in support of building
a stronger community. All classes are free but registration is required. For more
information, visit www.westonpopupuniversity.org.