Develop skills to draw what you see. Start with the basics: contour, perspective, value shading, composition, and gesture. Then move on to observational drawing using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Bring to class all items from the materials list supplied at registration. 

Drawing Class Supply List:
• Sketchbook
• Kneaded eraser
• Various pencils ( 2B – 6B )

*No class: 12/25

Add a handmade touch to your holiday season with this festive 3-night class! Join instructor Dale as you learn the traditional Japanese art of kimekomi—a fun and beginner-friendly technique where fabric is tucked into pre-scored foam shapes to create beautiful, no-sew ornaments. Each night you'll complete a make-and-take project, perfect for decorating your tree or giving as heartfelt gifts. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit!

A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class. 

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

The trip is on Friday December 5, 3:30-9:00p.m.  Travel back in time to Historic Strawberry bank while we take a candlelight tour of the period homes as well as costumed role players, explaining what the holidays were like back then and how they decorated their homes.  After the tour we will be going for a sumptuous dinner.  We will be leaving Wells at 3:30 and we will return to Wells approximately 9:00 p.m.  Tour is limited to 08    The trip includes entry to the Candlelight Stroll and dinner and is $89.00 per person. 

Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy morning of creativity!

In this Saturday, family-friendly class, you'll paint your own premade Maine-themed ceramic ornaments—think moose, lighthouses, lobsters, and more—perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your holiday décor. Sip on hot cocoa while you paint, chat, and enjoy a festive, no-stress morning that’s fun for all ages. All materials (and marshmallows!) provided.

Cost of the class includes 4 pre-made ceramic ornaments, paint, and ribbon!

 Unpack Once, Explore Daily: The Magic of River CruisingJoin Kelly Monroe owner of In The Magic Travel, to explore the relaxing, scenic world of river cruising! Learn how to sail through Europe’s most beautiful cities with ease—no unpacking, no stress. Find out what’s included, where you can go, and why this may be your next favorite way to travel!

Instructor: Kelly Monroe is an experienced travel agent from “In The Magic Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner", with 11 years specializing in Disney destinations.

Get ready for the holidays:  Participants will make 2 gift tags, a decorated gift bag and a gift card holder.  All materials and instructions will be provided as well as stickers and die cuts.  Decorative card stock will reflect themes of the season. 

INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs

Holidays are times when spirits of loved ones give us messages. In this class you'll learn some signs to look for from your loved ones. To understand what happens after death and how to recognize communications from spirits of loved ones, this is a class for you. Learn what blocks messages and hear true encounters from others. By the end of the talk, you'll know what to look for. 

Get into the festive spirit with this fun, one-night class just in time for the holidays! Learn the bold, colorful art of Bargello needlepoint and create a stylish pair of handmade earrings—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. Join instructor Heather who will guide you through the basics of Bargello stitching, a retro geometric technique that's easy to learn and impossible to forget. Choose your colors, stitch your patterns, and turn your work into wearable art. 

A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class. 

*DATE CORRECTION: The date in the brochure is September 17th, but the correct date is December 10th.

Minimum: 5   |   Maximum: 12