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Open Studio: Ceramics Handbuilding and Throwing: AM Session III

Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class and is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Registration will include 25 pounds of clay, use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. You are welcome to purchase your own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if you want something other than what is provided. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.
AM Session III: 4 classes, Thursdays, 3/6-3/27, 10:00am-1:00pm, $140
Additional, optional work time will be offered for open studio members and current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10am-1pm and Fridays from 5pm-8pm. Members are welcome to attend as many or as few times during the week as they choose, but Thursdays will be the only day where there is guaranteed space. The extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.
Sewing 101
with Ruth Howe, MSAD#44 Adult & Continuing Education

Sewing 101; The Next Step
If you took Ruth Howe’s Sewing Machine class this spring, then you are ready for this class. Building on the knowledge you gained about your machine and how well you know it now, Ruth will help and guide you through a simple sewing project of your choosing that will make you feel more confident to start sewing on your own at home. This class is for people new to sewing but have knowledge of their machine. The first project will be chosen during class and Ruth will help create a list of materials you will need for your project. A second project may also be taught as the class progresses if there is time. Please bring a three ring binder, your own sewing shears, thread, and machine. Tuition includes text books and some materials. Ruth will work with you to determine what you will need to purchase for your project. Six weeks.
When: Thursdays, starting March 6th
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Telstar Adult Education
Tuition: $100 includes some materials and The Sewing Book
Great Horned Owl Paint Night
with Shirley Anderson, Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education

Great Hored Owl- Join Shirley Anderson for an unforgettable & fun, Great Horned Owl Paint Night! In this class you'll learn to capture the majestic beauty of the Great Horbed Owl through Acrylic painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Shirley will guide you step-by-step to create your own stunning masterpiece celebrating this beloved bird.
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Make & Take TWO Wire Wrapped Rings MAR 6
with Elise DeSalvo, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Enjoy a fun evening creating 2 wire-wrapped rings with Elise Marie DeSigns! Learn how to use bead wrap wire and select beads, how to find your ring size, and use a ring mandrel!
You don't need to bring anything as Elise will bring the materials and guide you through the process step-by-step. We hope to see you there! Elise has a degree in Textiles, Merchandise & Design from the University of Rhode Island. She has always loved the "design your own jewelry" approach and tries to preserve that experience. Elise has a custom-built studio space that allows her to have a workshop set up where she can fulfill wholesale orders while also creating a beautiful environment for shopping experiences.
Check out her website at https://elisemariedesigns.com/ to see Elise's designs or custom build the perfect piece for you or your lucky gift recipient!
MARCH 6th 5-6:30pm
Open Studio: Ceramics Handbuilding and Throwing: PM Session III

Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class and is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Registration will include 25 pounds of clay, use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. You are welcome to purchase your own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if you want something other than what is provided. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.
PM Session III: 4 classes, Thursdays, 3/6-3/27, 5:00pm-8:00pm, $140
Additional, optional work time will be offered for open studio members and current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10am-1pm and Fridays from 5pm-8pm. Members are welcome to attend as many or as few times during the week as they choose, but Thursdays will be the only day where there is guaranteed space. The extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Part 2
with Naomi Howe, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

A follow-up for Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Part 1, and for those familiar with basic skills of the medium, line and value, contour drawing and viewfinder practice. This class will expand those skills to include rendering of objects, landscape, human form, as well as use of color in composition. Developing your own personal style, using the medium, and techniques is the goal, whether realistic or abstract. Betty Edwards Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain book and workbook required.
Visible Mending Basics
with Sara Ottomano, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

An estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste end up in landfills each year in America. Let's keep some clothes out of the landfill by learning basic hand-mending stitches! Explore different stitch techniques and create your own cloth stitching sampler book to take home. All materials provided.
Sara Ottomano has more than 10 years of experience teaching art classes. She enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable artmaking practices, and create stories together.
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A Fun, Modern Look at Shakespeare
with Joseph Coté, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Join the fun as veteran stage actor Joseph Coté leads a lively discussion of some tragic, comic, and historic favorites—Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and King Henry IV, Part 1—whose characters could well be people living today, even next door. Perhaps Juliet is a ninth grader, Romeo on the hockey team, Puck a school play ham, by day Falstaff eats while shopping at Hannaford’s, by night he’s a Cuzzy’s regular, and who isn’t familiar with a certain renegade Prince Hal? Plays and study materials will be supplied well in advance. Come prepared to cover three plays over six sessions with the opportunity for jovial table reads.