Warm winter day is from Joy of Painting ® season 8 episode 3. We will create a warm winter scene which fairly glows on a 16 x 20 canvas. Genuine Bob Ross Inc. ® materials will be used and provided. Students are asked to bring a roll of paper towels for their personal use. 

Love is in the air with this fun heart shaped wool braided rug class! Take your rug braiding skills to the next level with Pam in this two-night class where she will teach you how to manipulate your wool braidings to form the shape of a heart. This mat makes a great decorative accent in your home or you can give it to a special someone as a gift.

*This class is for intermediate wool braiders.

A kit fee of $20 is due at the start of class to the instructor.

Learn to weave this traditional, sturdy, medium-sized pack basket (18" X 13" X 10"). The pack size would be appropriate for a young adult or woman. A additional fee would be incurred for a larger size. Students will take the finished product home. Materials and hands-on instruction provided at the class for the basket only. No experience necessary. When you register, you will be given a YouTube link to view a video. Please watch this prior to attending class!

*Harness materials will be available at class for an additional $14 made payable to the instructor.

One form of appliquéd table rug that became very popular during the early to mid-19th century was the 'penny rug,' so called because of the small circular patches of wool used to create geometric and pictorial scenes. After shearing, spinning, weaving and wearing one's own wool, no one would throw away a piece of woolen fabric until it was smaller than a penny! Every scrap was recycled. Soon creative stitchers developed images of flowers, urns, birds, and familiar animals and further embellished by the use of simple embroidery stitches to hold each patch in place and to add expressive detail.Watch a demonstration from start to finish as you discuss the art form's history, view antique examples, and discover sources for materials. No prior experience is needed!

Visit jconnerhookedrugs.com to view available kits. Each kit contains a unique selection of pre-washed and hand-dyed wools, patterns, design suggestions, embroidery needle, and threads! (approx. $25-$75, price dependent on size). Email fcjc@roadrunner.com to reserve your favorite. Pay the instructor for your kit in class.

Bring small, sharp fabric scissors and a bagged lunch to class.

Janet Conner, BS in Art Education from Moore College of Art & Design, is a member of the Saco Valley Fiber Artists, and exhibits regionally and at ME Fiber Arts Center. Her hooked designs, as well as those of her students', have been highlighted in Finishing Hooked Rugs and Rug Hooking Magazine. In 2016, Janet co-authored the book Rug Hooking Traditions with James and Mercedes Hutchinson. She released Magnificent Hooked Rugs, which were influenced by Western art history, in 2020. She teaches both domestically and abroad.

Join us as we paint layers of wood to make a true art statement!  We have chosen a variety of designs for the year.  Choose your favorites and let's start creating some magic!

Classes are between $30 - $50.  Once you register you will receive an email with the payment information for paypal.

We are limited to 10 students per class.  You will need to bring Aleen's Tacky Glue to class with you.  Everything else is provided.

Click this link for pictures of ALL the classes we will be offering as well as the prices.

If you love to mix and match your rings, this workshop is perfect for you! Each student will create three small rings, exploring various textures such as stamping and hammering to embellish them. After crafting the rings, you'll attach a small bezel and set two stones. You'll have the freedom to design your rings and decide how they will stack together. No prior experience is required, and all materials are included. Join us to create a unique and personalized set of stackable rings! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

In this class YOU choose what to make: Dichroic Glass or Fused Glass Jewelry!

The Dichroic Glass students will make a unique beautiful jewelry set that reflects light by stacking metal oxides together. For the Fused Glass students you will place pieces of glass together to create two sets of pendants, pins, and earrings. View the instructors original art on the Mid-Maine Adult Education website.

Dichroic Glass Students: There is a $95 Materials Fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor, check or cash, at the start of the first class.

Fused Glass Students: There is a $50 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor, case or check, at the start of the first class.

You will make approximately 15-20 Pieces of jewelry.  

Monday, January 27th 5:30-8:00 PM

There will be a storm make-up class on Feb. 3, if needed.