Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
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at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
CookBook Rescue Spring 2024
with Sharon Nichols, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
Creating a Recipe Junk Journal from an old cookbook or overflowing recipe box is a creative way to preserve and organize cherished recipes. We will include space for photos, notes, and other meaningful items for an extra personal touch. Please bring your own old cookbook or recipe box in need of rescuing, extra heavy duty glue stick (Scotch Create), clear glue (Beacon 3 in 1), scissors, and paper cutter.
Handbuilding Pottery Spring 2024
with Cody Clinton, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
In this class, we will learn various hand-building techniques and processes that will support you in making the projects that you want. Namely; coil building, various slab building techniques, hump and slump molds, pinch methods, subtractive sculpting, additive sculpting, and various decorating and finish techniques. We will begin with introductory projects into various hand-building techniques, and then you will be given the chance to apply the various techniques to create more complicated and custom projects of your design. This class is open to any level of experience with clay, and during this class, you will be given support and directions on how to set up your workspace at home so you can work on your projects in between classes. We will fire kilns and glaze as often as we can fill the kiln.
Fun and Simple Sewing Dexter Spring 2024
with Sharon Nichols, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
This class is for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their sewing skills. You will be introduced to your sewing machine, common terminology all while making a simple tote to start your sewing journey! Please bring your own sewing machine, thread, pins, bobbins, snippers, needle threader, rotary cutter, quilter’s ruler, mat and fabric. Fabric should be 1 solid yard, and two print yards. *If you do not have a sewing machine but wish to attend, we do have one available for student use. Please call PVAEC to inquire.
Arts & Crafts with Michelle - Spring Tweeting Spring 2024
with Michelle Cross, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
This rustic birdhouse with flowers and crows helps to welcome back spring. The blue sky promises a good day ahead while the crows enjoy the beautiful weather. Michelle Cross is a retired educator who has a lifelong passion for crafting of all types. Creating beautiful works of art with friends is sure to make these classes a pleasure for students of all levels. All supplies provided by Michelle, but please bring your own brushes.
Harvest Basket Spring 2024
with Jessica Steele, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
Interested in gathering your vegetables or apples in a basket this year? A basket that you made! Everyone is welcome to join this class. If you have never weaved before I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket. This basket will be a square - round basket that has leather bushed basket handles. The material is flat and half round quality reed. We will also add color reed in the basket if desired from blue, purple, red, green, and brown. Finished size is approximately: Base- 15" Top 21" Round Height 10".
All classes are taught by instructor, Jessica Steele and all materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students.
FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com
Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing.
Drawing Spring 2024
with Suzette East, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
In this course, we will explore captivating themes that resonate with your interests. Students are encouraged to bring their favorite reference photos, which will serve as inspiration for our artistic journey. Throughout the sessions, we will focus on enlarging grayscale images, experimenting with various coloring mediums, and uncovering techniques to enhance and showcase our unique masterpieces. Join us in this creative exploration as we bring your visions to life on canvas!" Supplies Needed: 2h, 4h graphite pencils, assorted watercolors pencils, water colors, permanent fine line drawing pens (black, brown or sepia are preferred), liner brush, small short round, lg watercolor brush (ETC), waterbin, odorless turp. tortillions, kneaded eraser, 9x12 – or larger smooth bristol or mixed media pad.
Painting Spring 2024
with Suzette East, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
Oh, for the love of wildlife! Immerse yourself in a world of painting inspired by the majestic wildlife of Maine. This session features the iconic Monarch Bull Moose, gracefully captured in a serene cedar bog during the early days of fall. Aspiring artists will delve into the art of composition, mastering the use of elements and principles to craft landscapes that stand out. Join us in honing your skills and creating award-winning paintings that pay tribute to the enchanting beauty of the Maine woods. Supplies Needed: 16x20 stretched canvas, 1-1 1/2” flat shader, ½ flat #10, #2 round -this is my medium round, #1script liner, ¾ mop or soft scruffy, small stiff scruffy or old brushes, sea sponge, q tips, Divided water bin, paint trays, paper towel or cloth, lt brown watercolor pencil, acrylic retarding medium, SET of basic artist acrylic colors: Mars black, Titanium white, Burnt umber, Ultramarine blue, Thalo blue, Yellow light, Thio or Acra Magenta or quinacridone, and cad red.
Food Plots 101 Spring 2024
with Joshua McNaughton, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
Come learn how to select the best location for your plot, learn tips and tricks when choosing the best forbs and plants to sow, how to prepare your soil for optimized growth, and how to keep your plot healthy. Whether you love wildlife watching, filling your freezer, or putting trophies on your wall, planting your most successful plot this spring starts with Food Plots 101! Dr. Josh McNaughton has been developing food plots in Maine for 20 years, utilizing his extensive knowledge in wildlife biology, ecology, dendrology, and environmental science. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Maine, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of New England.