RSU 24 Adult Education
Sullivan, ME
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in Personal Enrichment at RSU 24 Adult Education
Basket Weaving: May Baskets
with Gin Randolph, RSU 24 Adult Education
We will focus on crafting three vibrant, small May baskets. Guided by your instructor, participants will learn a traditional weaving technique using an array of colorful natural reeds to create square-to-round baskets with handles. Use your creativity to perfect these charming, one-of-a-kind celebratory May baskets...still a tradition in Downeast Maine. No experience necessary.
When you register, you will receive an email confirmation with a YouTube link to view a video. Please watch this prior to attending class!
Basket Weaving: Fishing Creel
with Gin Randolph, RSU 24 Adult Education
Weave a sturdy, solid bottom fishing creel with strap approximately 11 x 7 x 6 for yourself or your favorite fisherman. Lid is extra.
*Prior weaving experience required.
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Needle Felting: Goddess of the Sea
with Maureen Andrew, RSU 24 Adult Education
Create a lovely mermaid with sheep wool using the needle felting* method. You will begin by making an armature and then building it up with fiber to sculpt your sea goddess. Add some curly goat locks and maybe some seaweed! Even beginners can make this beauty!
$8 materials fee to be collected at class. No experience necessary, open to beginner or fiber enthusiast!
*Needle felting uses a barbed needle that is repeatedly stabbed into the wool to agitate the fibers. As the needle works in and out of the wool, the barbs catch scales on the fibers and cause them to interlock and bind together.
About Your Instructor: Maureen Andrew took up felting over 20 years ago when overwhelmed with fiber from her own flock! Her creations are whimsical and fun. She has been teaching felting for 10 years and has taught at Schoodic Arts for All. A creative artist at heart, she dabbles in multiple mediums.
Acadian Arts Watercolor Retreat (Prospect Harbor)
with Mary Laury, RSU 24 Adult Education
Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we'll start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!
Escape to a grand Victorian inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine with an intimate group of artists, cooks and creatives! Lodging is additional, however all meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted singer-songwriter, story teller and author Gordon Ward.
We convene on Saturday at 1pm with classes throughout the weekend and end on the following Tuesday at 11am.
Day students are welcome.
To book your stay at the inn please contact Harbor View House at 207-963-9122.
Please note: Included in the registration is a $40 non-refundable fee should you have to cancel.
Matisse Cut Outs
with Sandi Cirillo, RSU 24 Adult Education
"If my story were ever to be written truthfully from start to finish, it would amaze everyone". This quote is from Henri Matisse who was a painter, sculptor and printmaker. In this "hands on class", we'll be learning how Matisse created his artwork, specifically focusing on his cut paper collages he created later in his life. We'll be creating a cut paper collage using all sorts of paper and maybe even a little fabric so bring in any goodies like this you may have at home to incorporate into your piece. This is an art history class that will keep you moving as you learn about this amazing artist.
All supplies provided.
Needle Felting: Felted Wall Hanging
with Maureen Andrew, RSU 24 Adult Education
** MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 12 **
Copy an Audobon print onto wool prefelt fabric using the needle felting method. This is fine work and experience with needle felting is helpful. Your instructor will have references to choose from, or people can bring their own. She has used Audobon’s Birds of America by Roger Tory Peterson (The Baby Elephant Folio). A $5 supply fee will be collected by the instructor at class.
*Needle felting uses a barbed needle that is repeatedly stabbed into the wool to agitate the fibers. As the needle works in and out of the wool, the barbs catch scales on the fibers and cause them to interlock and bind together.
About Your Instructor: Maureen Andrew took up felting over 20 years ago when overwhelmed with fiber from her own flock! Her creations are whimsical and fun. She has been teaching felting for 10 years and has taught at Schoodic Arts for All. A creative artist at heart, she dabbles in multiple mediums.
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In the Know with Vincent Van Gogh
with Sandi Cirillo, RSU 24 Adult Education
In this hands-on art history/drawing class, we will discover more about the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh. Using color, perspective and line, we'll complete drawings that showcase his artistic style. We'll do a little journaling with Van Gogh as our muse, so bring a poem or literary piece that is special to you to incorporate into a final piece of art. If you are a fan of this incredible artist or just want to learn more about the man and his art, join us! All supplies provided. Please bring a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Shibori Silk Scarves
with Sandi Cirillo, RSU 24 Adult Education
Just in time for Mother's Day and gift giving! This Japanese resist method of creating designs on silk scarves using a PVC pipe is unique and exciting. Leave this class with two silk scarves you have created using this resist method as well as having some time to paint directly on your scarves.
Wear old clothes to class and bring an old towel, scissors, and $12 (materials fee) payable to the instructor.