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. 

This class is a short three-week class.  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. 

Can't make a full session?  Student drop-ins are welcome!

Drop-In fee is $15 per class.  

Please stop by the office to pay for class drop-in.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at AdultEd@sanford.org

 

 

 

Make a project using 1 to 1-1/2 yards of fabric and a sewing machine. Choice of two projects: Easy Yoga Wrap Pants or Jiffy Wrap Blouse. Basic sewing machine experience is required.

Are you already a card maker but would like to try something more challenging? Join us to make three interactive cards using provided materials and instructions. Bring extra card stock and make die cuts to take home, if time permits. Bring your preferred adhesive. Registration closes at noon on 9/9.

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

Experience the exciting art of looking! When you draw, you learn to see things again for the first time. Line, light and shadow, space, and perspective all come together to create an image. In this class you will discover how each of those elements work to produce a great piece of art! We will also be trying out some different tools such as blending sticks and erasers; and different mediums such as pencil and charcoal.

Learn to assemble & disassemble a wood router and use it in a router table and as a handheld tool. If you have your own router, you may bring it.

Impress your family and friends with your photos! Learn how to use the camera settings on your phone, as well as how to share and print your photos. Discuss picture-taking techniques and the best free and low-cost tools for editing, finishing, and image management. Come explore the magic of smartphone photography with Steve! Please have a fully charged smartphone (Android or Apple). Zoom link provided by instructor.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience. His love of the great outdoors led him to his true passion-nature photography. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Many of his images have been published in school textbooks.

Study color theory by blending and using pigments to build a solid foundation in watercolor painting. Create the illusion of distance and composition by demonstrated technique. You will be guided through the process as you create your first painting‚ after that the possibilities are endless! Russel will assist you in building skills and confidence throughout the course.

Materials

• 1 small tube each: cadmium yellow (light), cobalt blue, alizarin crimson (Please also bring any additional colors you already have.)
• 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal!)
• 1 round #10 watercolor brush
• 1 inch wide flat brush
• 1 drawing pencil #2H
• 1 eraser
• 1 lightweight board or piece of cardboard
• 2 sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press (approx. $80). Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class. 

Russel Whitten, a local artist and teacher, studied at The Art Students League of New York, Heartwood College of Art, and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students adore his laid-back, encouraging demeanor.

Your instructor, Mary Laury is 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 sing-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/.  

Feedback from recent participants: 

“Great instructor!-Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style.“ “Easy no stress instruction.”