We live close to the ocean, so why not include images from the sea in your cards? Join Faith and learn to make the following cards: one with a pull cord to reveal a hidden scene and birthday message, the second uses embossing and die cuts with shells to send an encouraging note, and the third has a raised scene of sea birds and a message of well wishes. The techniques you learn can be used to create other cards for other occasions, and the instructor will provide instructions, all materials, and show you examples of other cards using the same techniques. Registration closes at noon on 5/5.

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

In this intermediate crochet course, we will work on the creation of granny squares to create a finished product. Create multiple granny squares, which can be pieced together into a bag, blanket, or sweater.

Bring a size 5 crochet hook and at least 3 oz. each of four different colored worsted acrylic yarns (avoid dark colors; no black or navy).

Renee Parker works full time as an instructional designer. She has taught as an adjunct instructor at York County Community College since 2019 and regularly facilitates workshops and retreats. In her spare time, she does as much sewing and crocheting as possible.

Expand your wire-wrapping skills! Build on the foundational knowledge you learned in Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry and learn more intricate wire techniques while incorporating finer metals into your designs. Continue exploring creative ways to turn found objects, like sea glass, into wearable art. Bring your favorite tools (basic tools available for use in class), your own sea glass, or choose from the instructor's collection. Leave with a sophisticated piece that reflects your evolving design style. Registration closes at noon on 5/12. Tuition includes materials.

Required: Attendance in a Wire Wrapped Sea Glass course with Jessica.

Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.

Review camera settings, composition, and how to get great images of nature's best, like moose, birds, seals, and other subjects! Learn how to set up a blind to get great images. Discuss the best options in lenses for this type of photography and tripods to get the best stability for your images!

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 5/12.

Zoom link provided by instructor.

Please have a computer, a stable internet connection, and your fully charged digital camera.

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.

Learn to use gelli printing plates! We will cover a variety of layering techniques in this entertaining printmaking session, incorporating found materials to add texture. Have fun experimenting and creating art that can be displayed on its own or used in other crafts or collages. All materials provided.

Karalyn Thayer has a BFA from the ME College of Art with a background in teaching web and graphic design. She creates her art with the use of mixed-media illustrations and loves experimenting with at-home printmaking.

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. This class will include time viewing photos, and the instructor will provide feedback on student work. Come explore the magic of smartphone photography with Steve!

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 5/13. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Please have a computer, a stable internet connection, and your fully charged smartphone (Android or Apple).

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.

Explore basic bookbinding techniques! Create a one-of-a-kind, sewn hardcover journal or sketchbook. Our focus will be on technique, structure, tools, materials, and processes. Leave with a personally hand-bound book and the know-how to make more on your own! All materials provided.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges, and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She is a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Unlock the basics of metalworking in this beginner-friendly course. Learn essential techniques like cutting, shaping, heating, and polishing metal to create a unique pair of fine silver earrings from start to finish. Using simple tools like a handheld kitchen torch and small metal anvils, practice with copper and brass before completing a final piece in silver. Perfect for those looking to bring metalworking into their home or pop-up studio. Registration closes at noon on 5/16. All materials provided.

Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.