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Beginners Earring Making Workshop

$29

with Rosie Bruce, Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm
2 additional sessions through May 13, 2025

Welcome to the fun and creative world of beginner earring making! In this class, you will learn the basics of creating your own unique earrings from scratch. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new! You'll be introduced to various earring making tools, techniques, and materials while learning how to design and assemble your very own dangles. By the end of class, you will have a collection of handmade earrings to show off or gift to friends and family. Unleash your inner jewelry designer and add a personal touch to your accessories! You'll pick from a variety of beads, allowing for complete customization. You'll leave with a tools and materials list including where to buy, and of course, your earrings! What to expect: Each participant will create 2-3 pairs of dangles. All materials and supplies will be provided: supplies & materials fee: $20 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

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Bookmark Cards

$35

with Faith Garnett, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm

Do you love to read or have friends who do? Maybe you should send them a bookmark card! Make three cards with bookmarks incorporated into them: one in a pocket, another on the corner of a mini card, and the third a tear away. All three will have space to write a message. All materials included.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

Cardmaking with Lorna Mar. W25

$25

with Lorna Plourde, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Make four handmade cards and learn new techniques and fun folds. All embellishments and envelopes are included. You will go home with instructions for the cards you made in class. With every class is a special door prize.

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Carving Wood Spoons and More

$65

with Sherwood Hilt, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks
This class is for beginners in wood carving. You will learn the art of carving a wooden spoon from an instructor who has been carving a variety of objects for over thirty-one years. Spoons can be small or large, carved plain or with decorative handles, and made from a variety of wood. For a second project, the instructor will offer a variety of other small objects, such as birds, jack-o-lanterns, or small animals to carve. At the first class, we will discuss the tools you will need and how to use them. The materials fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at the first class.

General Pottery (Hand Building & Wheel Throwing)

$95 Originally: $65

with Greg Dow, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on May 6, 2025

Do you want to learn the basics of Hand Building and Wheel Throwing? This six-session course is for you! Join Greg for instruction that can take you from the beginner level to where you want to be.

There is a materials fee of $30 (CASH) due to the instructor on the first night of class.

 

Full Course

Handmade Cards - Session 1

$15

with Lorna Plourde, Midcoast Adult & Community Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Make your own cards with love. These classes will teach you how to make beautiful cards, providing instructions and techniques. You will make four unique cards, and each class will teach a different design. The instructor fee is $5 per class (payable the night of each class) and there is always a door prize. All supplies are provided.

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WATERCOLOR S1 - Beginner

$69

with Russel Whitten, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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

Full Course

You Too Can Paint!

$29 Originally: $69

with Tom Nash, Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm

New or “seasoned” artists will complete an original painting of the Northern Lights during this session. All supplies will be provided. Just bring a smile, a desire to have fun, be creative and a positive belief that “You too can paint”! No experience is necessary.

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $5 Cash Only - no checks

 

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