Macrame is a popular and aesthetically pleasing way to spruce up your home! During this class you will learn how to create your very own macrame plant hangers. Alicia is a textile artist specializing in macramé and weaving. All materials supplied.

Tuesday, April 9 or May 7, 6-8pm

Registration Fee: $46

No experience needed for this fun step by step painting class. But there IS a twist! Angie Butler Welch is a psychic medium, so she also offers a brief intuitive message to each person based on their painting! Angie is always amazed at the messages that come through just from the paintings! All supplies included. Space is limited, register early! Pre-payment is required to hold your spot in class. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to receive a refund. Explore the realms of self-discovery with Psychic Medium and Intuitive Artist, Angie Butler Welch. Angie, the visionary owner of Leap of Faith Soul Space in Brewer, Maine, welcomes you to delve into your intuitive artistic side. All materials will be provided for a seamless and immersive experience. For more details and to delve into the world of psychic artistry, visit www.angiewelch.com.

One - night Workshop

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden veggies? This hands-on workshop led by a University of Maine Extension volunteer will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will recieve a "Preserving the Harvest" packet and will learn recommended methods for preserving food.  They will also receive the latest and safest recipes, learn about equipment safety, and be taught how to ensure jars are properly sealed.

Have you wondered how to preserve your memories in a creative way and rewarding way?  Do you want to get your photos off your phone so they can be appreciated?  Not sure where or how to start?  All you have to do is bring 3-6 printed photos and a taperunner and Verna will guide you in creating a beautiful scrapbook page with a fun border.  Turn your memories into a work of art! Class fee $15 Materials included, 1 12x12 scrapbook page with page protector, Curated paper pack with embellishments, Foam squares sample Optional: Students may purchase a taperunner at the class for $9.50

Instructor: Verna E. Sharpe, Creative Memories Advisor and Scrapbooking InstructorVerna is a Wells resident and has been scrapbooking as long as she can remember.  She has been teaching classes on and off for nearly 20 years.  She hopes to ignite enthusiasm and inspire others to preserve their memories and move photos into albums.  In her classes, she emphasizes individual creative expression coupled with a practical approach that fits the student's budget and lifestyle.

This class welcomes all levels of students wanting to experience watercolor painting. The weekly exercises are designed to build confidence through step by step instructions. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, blotting etc. are integrated into each watercolor painting. Color theory and mixing is covered along with how to create a successful composition. Many students have returned each year remarking how much they enjoy the class. They learn something new each time they attend. Come and enjoy meeting great people who love to paint and have fun! The supply list available on our website or by calling the adult ed office.

Holly Smith is a Maine native who graduated with a B.S. degree in Art Education from the University of Southern Maine. Retired from teaching high school art and photography for 31 years she now happily teaches adult ed. Holly is represented by the Portland Art Gallery, Bonnie Farmer Assemblage Art & Gallery, and the Lincolnville Art Gallery.

If you’ve always wanted to learn watercolor painting in a relaxed, no critique environment, this is the perfect class! A place to learn some foundational skills and a variety of techniques, painting a simple landscape, birds and a floral.

Suggested materials list will be available at first class. But please bring whatever materials you have.

Lab Fee: $10 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Learn how to make your own birch bark basket. We will take the time in class to learn about the traditional crafting techniques and create our own piece of art. We will go over how to identify and collect birch bark, the materials that will be used are natural and commonly used materials. We will go over tools to use for collection and for creating a basket. There are many designs and ways you can create a birch bark basket. We will go over a few different types and allow the students to be creative in making their own basket. All basket material must be prepared, and we will go through that process. We will also go over how to stitch and lash the bark together using sinew and discuss using spruce roots as well. This is a great opportunity to create something beautiful with natural resources. The course fee will cover all material, use of tools, and instruction.

Make your own dozen cupcakes with spring buttercream flowers and shape them into a spring bouquet for yourself or someone special. Materials fee of $30.00 is due by cash or check, payable to the instructor, at the start of class. All baking classes with Steve Watts are hands-on and students take home their finished products.