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WATERCOLOR S1 - Beginner
with Russel Whitten, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to paint from references, still life objects and observation. You will receive feedback and see what others are working on. Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper understanding of this medium. You may bring your own supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please request a materials list at registration.
INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten studied Fine Arts and Art Education at Heartwood College of Art, Maine College of Art and Art Student League in New York. He is a member and showing artist with the Ogunquit Arts Association/Barn Gallery and The Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise. He currently teaches art in the OOB/Saco and Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education Programs. Portfolio: Instagram@whittenrussel or Facebook
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen, Noble Adult & Community Education
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you yearsof musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crashcourse will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favoritesongs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able tosit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And sincethe class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be ableto continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online questionand answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes
Knot Your Ordinary Crochet Class
with Lisa Langley, Noble Adult & Community Education
Bring your own crochet project and enjoy a relaxing, creative evening with fellow yarn lovers! Whether you’re just getting started or have been crocheting for years, this open studio class is the perfect place to work at your own pace, socialize, and get inspired.
Lisa, an experienced crocheter, will be on hand to offer guidance, answer questions, and help troubleshoot any tricky stitches. She’ll also have patterns and yarn available for anyone looking to try something new or needing a little extra inspiration.
Come unwind, create, and connect - no matter your skill level, you’ll find support, community, and plenty of yarn-filled fun!
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
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Wax Blossom Branches
with Beth Goody, Noble Adult & Community Education
Create Colorful Wax Blossom Branches!
Bring a touch of spring into your home with this fun and creative class! Using a small branch and colorful wax, you’ll craft beautiful, vibrant “flowers” that are perfect for decorating your space or gifting to a friend. No experience is needed— just your creativity and a love for all things bright and cheerful.
A perfect spring craft you’ll enjoy making and showing off!
Materials fee of $5.00 payable to the instructor.
Sewing & Quilt Weekends
with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education
Finish those UFOs (aka unfinished objects) or start a new one. Pick up helpful tips from fellow stitchers and make new friends! Escape those constant interruptions at home with over five hours of sewing and camaraderie. Show and tell is encouraged, and no one is too new to join in the fun! Bring handwork or your sewing machine and supplies. Iron, ironing board, cutting mats and rulers supplied.
Space is limited to 16 people so be sure to register early!
Class times are as follows:
Friday: 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm
* Senior Rate (65+ is $10) to register for senior rate, please call 207-676-3223
ONE SHEET WONDERS
with Faith Garnett, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
If you are a regular visitor to Pinterest, I am sure you have seen “one sheet wonders”. Dimensions for how to cut the 12 x 12 sheet of card stock are illustrated, but have you wondered how you put together the cards once the card stock is cut? Instructions for how to make ten cards from one sheet of decorated card stock will be given and materials to make three of those cards will be provided. You will go home with the remainder of the cut-up sheet to fi nish making the other seven cards. INSTRUCTOR: Faith Garnett has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards online and at craft fairs.
Pine Needle Basket
with Zack Rouda, Noble Adult & Community Education
White pine, Maine’s state flower, and Red pine, are ubiquitous throughout the state and provide a vital pool of resources for human and nonhuman Mainers alike. Pine needles are beautiful and strong! They can be coiled and sewn together to make hats, lovely usable baskets, and/or adorably tiny ones.
Learn to identify, regeneratively gather and harvest, properly store and process, and weave with pine needles. We'll cover the basics of coiled basketry, which is a global, ancient human skill, and create a wonderful pine-needle basket. Every participant will make a basket to take home.
Materials fee is included in the cost of the class!
** BROCHURE CORRECTION: Cost of the class is $75, not $65.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
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Knitting - 6 Weeks
with Vicky Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education
Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 6-week 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.
Materials to bring to class:
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)
Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.
No class: 4/21