Scarborough Adult Education
Scarborough, ME
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Arts & Crafts
in Personal Enrichment at Scarborough Adult Education
Acadian Arts Retreat at Harbor View House
with Chris Toy, Scarborough Adult Education
Your instructor, Chris Toy, is the author of 6 popular cookbooks and has taught Asian Fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, incorporating traditional and local ingredients.
Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. Escape to a Victorian Inn (lodging paid separately), the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the Coast of Maine.
A Watercolor workshop is offered at the same time at this retreat. Accomplished watercolorist and esteemed teacher, Mary Laury, will encourage you to believe in your artistic process. If you have never painted with watercolors, this class will start at the beginning. Experienced painters will pick up some new tips and tricks!
Homemade Scented Soy Candle
with Jenn Paulin, Scarborough Adult Education
Participants will go home with one 12 ounce candle made with organic soy was and essential oil blends! You will have the option to choose a scent, or to blend scents for a unique fragrance. Also include is a colored candle jar, wooden decorative ornament or gem decor, personalized candle label, and gift box. No experience necessary! Grab a friend or bring mom for a special night, while you make your own scented masterpieces. Limited availability, so sign up today!
Instructor Jenn Paulin says, "I believe creativity is contagious, so pass it on! I have been making candles as a hobby for over six years. I began CANDLEWOOD candle company two years ago specializing in Dough Bowl Candles. I have a Master's degree in Education and love to make learning a fun, hands-on experience!
Scallop Shell Decoupage
with Lisa Young, Scarborough Adult Education
In this workshop you will create 3 beautiful decoupage scallop shells that can be used as trinket dishes or hung as art or ornaments. Choose from a wide variety of themes and prints to make your own design. This 4 step process is easy and fun to do! Each student will make 3 finished pieces-great for yourself, or to give as gifts. Class fee includes all materials.
Sea Glass Window Workshop
with Lisa Young, Scarborough Adult Education
Make a sea glass window! You will have sea glass, shells, stones, sand, and driftwood to make a wood-framed 8x10 art piece. Create your own design or use one of the provided templates. you will complete your seaside design in the workshop and will be given a kit and directions to complete and "cure" your piece at home. Class fee includes all materials, or bring your own sea shells, etc.
Multimedia Card Making
with Kathleen Gerdes, Scarborough Adult Education
In this workshop, you will learn how to create greeting cards using multimedia techniques. Materials, which will be provided by the instructor, include colored pencils, paint, distress inks, stamps, beads, baubles, old sheet music, and pages from old books. Each student will be provided with 3 blank cards to decorate. We'll have fun cutting, pasting, and creating cards that you'll be able to send to family and friends. Students need to bring sharp scissors, craft glue, and any related materials they'd like to use.
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