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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
Introduction to Chair Caning
with Glen Hawes, Maranacook Adult Education
Introduction to Chair Caning
This class is intended to introduce students to materials, tools, and techniques for restoring and re-caning old chairs and broken seats. All participants will come away with the basic knowledge to pursue more skilled caning on your own. Please bring to class: bucket, 10 clothespins, 10 golf tees, an awl, spray bottle, craft scissors, and a sponge. Caning reed may be purchased from instructor (approximately $25.)
Note: This is not a weaving class; the chair you want to restore must have holes.
Instructor: Glen Hawes
5 Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm
Begins: March 6, 2024
Location: Maranacook Community High School
Registration: $59
Zentangle® for Beginners - Basic and Beyond!
with Valeria Rienzi, Kittery Adult Education
The Zentangle® method is an easy way to learn to create a beautiful piece of art, expand your creativity, improve your focus, concentration, and relaxation. In this class you will learn everything about The Zentangle® Method, such as, the basic 8 steps, new tangles every class, string theory, shading and the principle of “no mistakes” as well as ways to embellish the tiles. Once you know this, you can apply it in your work or wherever you like! No prior experience necessary.
6 Thursday sessions
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 6-8pm
Registration Fee: $90
Material Fee: $30, paid to instructor at first class by cash/check
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Acrylic Painting on Floor Cloth
with Jean Schwab, Kittery Adult Education
Make a uniquely designed floor cloth with acrylics using the traditional process of floor cloth construction. No acrylic painting experience is necessary. Create your own design, or Jean will have a couple of designs to choose from. Map out the design onto the canvas, choose from a selection of paint colors and add your creative details. The floor cloth will be approximately 2’ by 3. The material fee will cover the primed floor cloth, paint, glue and protective polyurethane finish. Bring: large and small paint brushes.
4 Thursday sessions
March 21- April 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Material Fee: $25, paid to instructor at first class by cash/check
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UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS, SESSION 1
with Duncan Perry, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need an ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music, and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won’t want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don’t have to read music! Sign up, tune up, and show up to start your musical adventure now! Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner’s ukulele. Contact us and we’ll have him reach out to you! Required: Five days before the commencement of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read this email carefully. Pre-registration is required for access to online link.
Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele performer and teacher. He believes studying an instrument makes the brain sharper, helps reduce stress and brings joy to the uke players and audiences. He has taught the powerful ukulele to almost 700 individuals!
Peg Loom Weaving
with Margaret B. Russell, Portland Adult Education
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Introduction to Fiction Writing
with UGotClass LERN, Noble Adult & Community Education
Designed specifically for those with little to no fiction writing experience, find your pathway towards your fiction writing goals. Learn the basic building blocks of story: character, plot and setting. Then find out the different forms of fiction writing and some of the genres you might like to explore.
Whether you’ve never written a word of fiction, or haven’t written since high school or college, you will complete the course with the skills you need to get started. Create a new work of fiction, or revive an old one that’s been sitting in your bottom drawer.
Knitting Basics - ONE NIGHT CLASS
with Victoria Vaughn, Sanford Community Adult Education
If you don't have time for the six-week class, come and join us for a one-night class.
Ideal for beginning or "rusty" knitters. Casting on, ending a project, and repairing mistakes will be covered, as well as mastery of the basic knit and purl stitches, the foundation of all knitting. All levels of ability are welcome! Bring size 7 knitting needles, 1 light color Supersaver Red heart yarn (7 ounces), 1 small pair of scissors, and a tape measure.