Watercolor moves freely with surprising results, yet can be easily controlled when desired. In these fun, easy classes, Kathryn will guide you with clear step-by-step instruction and helpful demonstrations as you enjoy creating your own beautiful paintings. (Materials list available upon registration.) Beginners Introduction to paints; pigments; saturation; washes (basic); edges; palette set-up; brushes; paper and all materials – the fundamentals for practical painting.

Register for a FUN painting class! Kids 5 and over can create and have fun!

PAINT A SNOWMAN DEC 8th 5:30-7pm

This is a fun and creative way to make your own greeting cards. These cards are hand made from the heart. Cards you would be proud to give anyone. In this class students will learn how to create and design their own cards using decorating techniques, finishes and additional embellishments. Students wil complete 4 cards per session. There is a door prize at each session. All supplies are provided. Students must pay a 5 dollar lab fee to the instructor on the night of the session.

Lorna Plourde has taught adult education classes and stamping classes for 25 plus years. She is always looking for a new technique to pass on. Lorana is looking forward to getting back in the classroom after a year off due to COVID.

This is a fun and creative way to make your own greeting cards. These cards are hand made from the heart. Cards you would be proud to give anyone. In this class students will learn how to create and design their own cards using decorating techniques, finishes and additional embellishments. Students wil complete 4 cards per session. There is a door prize at each session. All supplies are provided. Students must pay a 5 dollar lab fee to the instructor on the night of the session.

Lorna Plourde has taught adult education classes and stamping classes for 25 plus years. She is always looking for a new technique to pass on. Lorana is looking forward to getting back in the classroom after a year off due to COVID.

This one night paint and sip style class is intended for people who want a fun and creative evening. The instructor is fun and easy to follow as she teaches you through creating your own painting. Join alone or invite a friend, this is a perfect environment to flex your artistic muscles and have fun! This will be an acrylic painting of a snowman with a top hat and broom. Feel free to improvise and choose your own colors while the teacher explains the method! So grab your coffee and your brushes and settle in for a fun class!

There is a $15 materials fee for ths class, payable to the instructor at the time of the class (cash or check only) 

Move over mini Christmas trees! A handcrafted tabletop driftwood tree will add a touch of the Maine coast to your holiday decor. Join instructor Chris Toy for this fun, hands on craft activity using driftwood and recycled wire from political signs. Additionally, students who choose to, can spruce up their driftwood creation for the holidays with garland, tinsil, ornaments, or even a tree skirt!

All materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own supplies from your walks along the shore, battery powered drills, and garden clippers.

Move over mini Christmas trees! A handcrafted tabletop driftwood tree will add a touch of the Maine coast to your holiday decor. Join instructor Chris Toy for this fun, hands on craft activity using driftwood and recycled wire from political signs. Additionally, students who choose to, can spruce up their driftwood creation for the holidays with garland, tinsil, ornaments, or even a tree skirt!

All materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own supplies from your walks along the shore, battery powered drills, and garden clippers. 

Chris Toy is a retired Maine educator, cooking instructor, author and Registered Maine Guide. He enjoys beach combing, where he finds his craft supplies. He creates rustic upcycled crafts by combing the coastline for driftwood, beachstone, and recycled wire from political signs. His work can be viewed on Facebook at Acadian Driftwood Arts.