If you've always been interested in drawing but don't really know how to get started, then this is the course for you. Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics of drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be!

You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principles of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. If you have an interest in learning what it's like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs.

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Still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this series for beginners!

Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. We will also cover basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. A GREAT beginners class!

ONLINE JUNE 26 & JULY 3,10,17,24 & 31 7:30-9pm $65

 Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. 

Digital Photography Advanced This course is for advanced students who are comfortable with their camera and want more!

Explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority.

Take an in-depth look at manual focus, fill flash, flash modes and other advanced techniques.

ONLINE JULY 9-JULY 30 • 7-8:30pm $125

Wonderful vistas and plants make a stunning background for this fun plein air painting class overseen by Maine Guide and painter Gary Roberts. Standing easels, stools, painting supplies, a surface to paint on (canvas, watercolor paper, etc.) of any size, sunscreen, and bug spray should be among the materials brought with you for this one-day class. Please also bring a bottle of water (or two) and lunch. Class will meet at the parking lot for Union Common.

Ready for an adventure? In this course, we will weave a 21” pack basket. This is our largest basket. This basket will be made with premium reed and will have either an ash or oak handle. All baskets will have a base, feet, and pack straps of various colors. We will also have various colored reeds available to give your basket a little color. We will go through step-by step instructions to ensure that all students finish their basket. This class is for any ability even a beginner. Join us to make this beautiful pack basket and learn a skill for life! No handouts: be prepared to take notes. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

Have fun with friends and Artist Nancy Clark at this Printmaking Camp!

At this fun, messy, and creative camp, kids 7 and older will create several projects while exploring several printmaking techniques combined with other artsy mediums.

All materials are provided. $75

Creating Art with Printmaking JULY 22, 23 & 24 (TUES/WED/THURS) 10-11:30am @ The First Universal Church

Ever wanted to try your hand a knitting or unable to make a full session of knitting? Student drop-ins are welcome!

In this fun, no pressure knitting class, you'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty.