Wolf Paint Night Get ready to unleash your creativity as you bring a magnificent wolf scene to life on canvas, guided step-by-step by Shirley's expert instruction. Discover the joy of painting while gaining a deeper appreciation for these majestic creatures. Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistry, inspiration, and connection with nature at the Wolf Paint Night. Beginners welcome and encouraged.

Bring your besties and join us for an evening of DIY fun! Each participant will paint a beautiful piece of Maine art. Take home a finished sign of our original Maine Quilt design. Everyone will leave with the finished sign! All materials included.

 

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Have you ever wanted to learn guitar? This class is for students just starting out. You will learn the basics about music and guitar. You will be instructed on chords, songs, light improvs and melodies, and gain the basic skills and confidence to become a beginner guitar player! Ask a friend to sign up with you and learn and practice together! Bring an acoustic guitar or let us know if you need to borrow one.

Come join Elise Marie DeSigns where you will learn hand stamping techniques and create your very own hand stamped necklace. Pick from letters, numbers and so many fun stamps like suns, ying yangs, evil eyes, waves, mountains and more to make a necklace that speaks to you. It's a great opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create unique jewelry pieces that you can wear or gift to loved ones. No experience is necessary, as Elise will guide you through the process step by step. We hope to see you there!

All supplies are provided.

 

Knotted rag rugs (also known as "toothbrush" rugs) are so much fun to make. No sewing skills are required. Everyone will complete a 20" round rug. Rag rugs are also a great way to reuse textiles-old sheets are ideal. Bring 6 yards of fabric and fabric scissors. Please email the instructor to discuss what kind of fabric to bring to class: nancumming@gmail.com

Make a pair of fine silver earrings!

Unlock the basics of metalworking in this beginner-friendly course. Learn essential techniques like cutting, shaping, heating, and polishing metal to create a unique pair of earrings from start to finish. Using simple, accessible tools like a handheld kitchen torch and small metal anvils, students will practice with copper and brass before completing a final piece in silver. This class is perfect for those looking to bring metalworking into their home or pop-up studio. Registration closes at noon on 3/24.

 Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets balanced? This workshop is a glance behind the scenes. During the first class we will create some simple shapes out of recycled box board to learn the mechanics of mobile making. In the second class we will refine our mobiles and create them out of colored paper. Please bring scissors. This will get you started to make a more beautifully finished piece at home. Should you want to decorate your piece in class, you are welcome to bring some markers or colored paper and glue to the class. There will be a handout, so you don’t forget the steps.

Into the woods we go to discover the many species of trees and the companions they protect. Our main focus for this semester will be the wonderful trees of Maine, but hidden amongst the branches or behind the tree trunks can be glimpses of the creatures that live among them. Supplies needed: oil paints, 2-3 brushes, a painting or palette knife, a 16 x 20 canvas, and a palette or palette paper. A general materials list can be obtained through the Adult Ed office. Class skips 4/22.