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Intro to Drawing
with Hannah Carroll, Portland Adult Education
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Intro to Woodshop
with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd, Portland Adult Education
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Garment Sewing
with Michelle Kruegar, Portland Adult Education
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Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry Section 2
with Jessica Muise, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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Twist, wrap, and loop your way to a necklace or set of earrings using design elements drawn from the sea. Combine found materials with metal and learn easy wire-wrapped loop techniques to create your own unique jewelry. Bring your own sea glass or choose from instructor's collection. Leave with a completed piece reflecting your creative design and resources to continue making similar jewelry at home. Registration closes at noon on 10/4.
Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.
Intro to Nature Journaling
with Beverly Thorpe, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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Engage curiosity about the natural world using drawing and discussion. This is an invitation to hone your sleuthing skills by asking questions, observing, and drawing what you see. All levels welcome. No class 10/29 & 11/5.
Bring a 5.5- X 8.5-inch spiral multimedia sketchbook, mechanical pencil with eraser, and several gel or ball point pens with fine or medium points (available at Michaels).
Optional: Watercolor pencil set (instructor recommends Pentel Arts Aquash water brushes available on Amazon - materials approx. $35).
Beverly Thorpe is a Maine Master Naturalist and artist working with various forms of art including pottery, metalsmithing, drawing, and painting. She leads nature walks on local trails focused on native plants & trees, and loves to share the awe-inspiring beauty of nature with others.
The Tunnel Book
with Joelle Webber, Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
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A magical structure that allows us to look through a panorama of layered paper landscapes. Join us in the fun of making and decorating a tunnel book. Bring your ideas and any papers that you want to collage with. Tools & materials provided.
Kitchen Crochet
with Myriah Davis, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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Learn crochet basics by making dishcloths, scrubbers, and even those iconic hanging towels! Or try your hand at making a trivet! All materials provided and all skill levels welcome.
Myriah Davis, owner & operator of Davis Arts, a pop-culture-based art business, has more than 20 years of crochet experience. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm for all things yarn, but especially crochet, with everyone she meets.