This class, offered via Zoom, is a jumping off place for students interested in drawing the human form. Students will explore various techniques for developing their skills in drawing portraits. Quick gesture drawing and painting to more methodical and procedural in-depth drawing techniques will be explored. A fresh approach to create interest and narrative to work. Learn how to incorporate human figures in your work. Materials: 18x 24 pad of newsprint or drawing paper, 9x12 pad of drawing paper, school grade Ticonderoga 2b pencil, and other soft pencils if you have them, a few brushes and some ink or watercolor paint, ruler, other drawing materials if you have them, i.e. charcoal, or oil pastel may be used, but are not mandatory. ter.

 Humans have looked to their allies in the plant community to support ease and wellness during all seasons of the childbearing year for as long as the cycles of our lives have existed. Join us as we explore ways to safely cultivate relationships with our plant allies during pregnancy and the postpartum time through the use of holistic herbal supports and flower essences. This workshop focuses on herbs that are both affordable and available in abundance and is not only appropriate for folks in their childbearing years {and their partners} but also birth workers and doulas who would like to incorporate herbal supports into their practice. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the workshop along with a multi-paged handout with plant profiles, recipes and other supportive information. Andrea Webb is an herbalist and mother in the Kennebec Valley of Maine. After the birth of her second child, she trained as both a birth and postpartum doula. Andrea has over seven years of clinical experience supporting her community, including those in their childbearing years. Students must have an audioand video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone. I

In this course, we will start with the basics of photography, covering the settings that all cameras share, to the basics of light and composition. It doesn't matter what kind of camera you have—from a smartphone to a DSLR—the basics of photography remain unchanged. If your camera is a phone, we'll talk about some different camera apps that can give you the same controls that regular cameras have. The goal is to create great images. Understanding how your camera functions will help you make more compelling images that you can be proud of. The final class will be an editing workshop. Bring your camera of choice to our photography classes!

This four-week introductory course is a creative adventure in the basics of drawing, based on the classic text, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. Skills taught include: shading and value, line, contour drawing and practice in 'seeing' and rendering from the 'right side'. Materials: Drawing pencils, white rubber eraser, black fine-point pen, charcoal stick and drawing pad (at least 8” x 10”) (Many additional materials will be available to 'try' and experiment with in class, so students can identify which are best for them). Please note: The book and workbook purchase are required.

Join me for a day full of creativity and fun while you paint your own 2'x2' barn quilt! The barn quilts created in this class will be painted on a primed wooden signboard with your choice of block quilt design and paint colors. I will guide you through marking your design, taping and painting. Not just for barns anymore, your decorated barn quilt can be hung inside your home as well as outside. You will be provided with instructions on how to seal your board for inside or outside display. All materials will be provided including your 2x2 board, choice of paints and designs, and tape. Please bring an apron/smock and a dish to share for a potluck lunch. Drinks will be provided. Maximum 10 participants.