Have some basic tools knowledge, but want to explore more with instructor support and in a community shop space? Join us for this weekly project-based class that will review tool use and safety, and allow you to get back into practice! 

Students will be encouraged to bring project ideas to class, and we will work with you to turn the projects into reality.

This section will run Monday afternoons from 4-6pm; no experience or tools required, but students will need to supply materials for their projects.

 

Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

In this evening course, students will be introduced to the ancient art of bookbinding. Students will walk away with a unique journal and the skills to continue to make books at home. We will learn how to hand bind a blank journal with a hard cover using a traditional coptic stitch. All supplies are provided, however, students may purchase additional embellishments. Elise has been a crafting professional for many years and particularly enjoys crafts that use natural materials and are inspired by nature. From fiber arts to watercolor, she is experienced in many mediums. Outside of crafting, Elise is an environmental educator and enjoys sharing her passion for the outdoors with others. Elise has been teaching for 12 years.

Introducing the Jalopy Pickup Truck, the perfect addition to your ready to paint bisque collection. This charming ceramic piece features intricate detailing and a nostalgic design that will bring a touch of vintage flair to any space. Whether you're a collector or a hobbyist, this jalopy pickup truck makes for a fantastic project, allowing you to showcase your artistic skills and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The truck's classic design offers endless opportunities for personalization, making it a wonderful gift for crafters of all ages. Add this Jalopy Pickup Truck to your collection today and get ready to paint a piece that's full of rustic charm and character.

You can add inserts for each month or holiday to this old Jalopy or leave the back open for some tasty treats.

Join Jenn from Candlewood for a fun and creative evening making two crafts!

You will learn how to create beautiful, aromatic candles using delicately dried flowers, your choice of a variety of essential oil blended scents, and natural organic soy wax to make unique and charming dough bowl candles.

You will also learn the art of Decoupage, transforming a simple glass jar into a stunningly adorned lantern. Students will take home beautiful and functional pieces. All Supplies included.

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $20

This class combines the simple practice of focusing with creative expression, such as painting, collage, drawing and writing. Focusing is the process of noticing and attending to one's internal experience, also known as one's felt sense. Focusing is similar to mindfulness in that it is a practice of being in the here and now without trying to change our experience. We learn to be friendly to and curious about our experience. A brief focusing exercise at the beginning of each class will lead to individual creative expression. Participants will have the opportunity to paint, draw and collage. Focusing offers us the possibility of being with all of our experience and encourages us to trust our innate creative spirit while invoking our creativity to help us be present with ourselves. No art or meditation experience necessary to participate. $10 materials fee included in registration.

 Humans have looked to their allies in the plant community to support ease and wellness during all seasons of the childbearing year for as long as the cycles of our lives have existed. Join us as we explore ways to safely cultivate relationships with our plant allies during pregnancy, and postpartum time through the use of holistic herbal supports and flower essences. This workshop focuses on herbs that are both affordable and available in abundance and is not only appropriate for folks in their childbearing years {and their partners} but also birth workers and doulas who would like to incorporate herbal supports into their practice. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the workshop along with a multi-paged handout with plant profiles, recipes, and other supportive information. Andrea Webb is an herbalist and mother in the Kennebec Valley of Maine. After the birth of her second child, she trained as both a birth and postpartum doula. Andrea has over seven years of clinical experience supporting her community, including those in their childbearing years. Students must have an audio and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone. 

This semester we are going to explore the textures of fur and feathers and what techniques are available in making our furry/feathered friends come to life. The first class will be devoted to sketching for compositional purposes and then we will venture into discovering texture on canvas. We will have some images for students' use, but please bring your favorite photo as a subject if you wish. Supplies needed are oil paints, 2-3 brushes, a painting or palette knife, a 16 x 20 canvas, and palette or palate paper. A general materials list can be obtained through the Adult Ed office. Class skips 10/22.