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

Needle Felting for Beginners: Make a Gnome

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

5-8 PM

Come learn the basics of needle felting and make an adorable gnome about 6 inches tall that will fit in the palm of your hand!  This course is designed for beginners, but those with needle felting experience are welcome.  Fiber color options will be available to choose from, so you can customize your gnome to your liking.  Materials Fee $15.00 to the instructor at the beginning of the class—cash or check.  All materials will be provided. Storm make-up date will be April _16___, please mark your calendar just in case. 

Limit 10 students.

Come and have fun beading!  Make a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or all of the above!  There will be a wide variety of beads to choose from, depending on the project you select.

Please bring to class:
• A small towel

Materials fee starts at $5 and is due at the start of class to the instructor.

Hop into spring with this fun one-night class with Stampin’ Up demonstrator Katie! Learn how to craft your very own basket with a tag from paper that you can use to fill with Easter sweets or use as a unique gift card holder. Please bring glue and a pair of scissors with you.

You may purchase additional kits from Katie (Price varies from $12 - $15)

** If class is canceled due to snow, the class will be made up on Saturday of the same week.

Have fun with this pretty, 3D quilt that is super easy!  You can select multiple colors or use scraps to create this project. Students will need to purchase the pattern for $8.95.

Materials for class include:
• 36- 9.5 inch squares with a smaller reflection fabric of the same color that is 2.5 by 7.5
• 5.75 yards of solid color fabric for sashing and background
• Sewing machine, thread, scissors and pins

No class April 23

Quilt patterns that create optical illusions are popular and fun! Join Dale in this 5-night class as she shows you a popular quilting pattern called a Kaleidoscope. This pattern makes a cool kaleidoscope effect with the use of an assortment of fabrics. This quilt is a great way to use scraps or jelly rolls. Finished block size is 10" x 10" and the finished quilt size is 70" x 70".

Kaleidoscope quilt supply list:
• 1 Jelly Roll
or
• 2 3/4 yards (background fabric)
• 1 3/8 yards (border fabric)
• 3/4 yards (binding fabric)
• 4 1/2 yards (backing fabric)
• 78" x 78" (batting)

No class April 24

Enjoy a weekend retreat with your instructor, Mary Laury, an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! 

Escape to a Grand Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artist, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted singer-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordon Ward. Day students are welcome.

For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.