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Knitting Basics - One-Night Class - 4p - 6p or 6p - 8p

$15

with Victoria Vaughn

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 3, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week
26 additional sessions through Jun 2, 2025

This class is a short one-night class.  

All levels of ability are welcome!

Ideal for beginning or "rusty" knitters. Casting on, ending a project, and repairing mistakes will be covered, as well as mastery of the basic knit and purl stitches, the foundation of all knitting. 

Even if you have a project that you are trying to do and you are in a position that you need help.  This is the class for you.

 

Supplies needed

Bring size 7 knitting needles, 1 light color Supersaver Red heart yarn (7 ounces), 1 small pair of scissors, and a tape measure. OR Bring a project that you are working on.

Can register here, or stop by the office and pay before class. Please stop by the office to pay for class drop-in.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

 

 

Wire Wrapped Jewelry

$25

with Elizabeth Goody

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
6 additional sessions through May 19, 2025

Beth will present a different wire-wrapped pendant project each week. 

Come create a piece of jewelry, pendant, or earrings using a variety of jewelry techniques including hammering. Bring your original ideas and any jewelry tools you may have.

There us a $10 materials fee to be paid to instructor at time of class.

Beth Goody

Art A La Carte Mixed Media Workshop

$75

with Evelyn Nitzberg, SWA

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Come play in this guided mix and match, mixed media workshop.  Drawing, Printmaking and Transfer techniques. Create Artist Trading Cards, gifts, dozens of prints, greeting cards or practice drawing skills. You choose. Beginners welcome! 

All materials are included.

Evelyn’s Credentials:

Award-Winning Society of Western Artists Signature Artist;  Credentialed Art Educator;  Credentialed Visual Arts Teacher;  Chair Sanford Arts Commission;  Supervisor Sanford Art Camps;  Award Winning Painter;  Kittery Art Association Gallery;  @evelynnitzberg

Scrapbooking Made Simple

$65

with Stacy Irish

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
14 additional sessions through May 27, 2025

Each week will be a different project.

We will be designing 3 quick 2-page scrapbook spreads using wonderfully coordinated kits from Stampin up! Everything needed for the pages will be provided. 

Please bring the following items:

       Paper trimmer and small scissors.

 

Students will be able to purchase adhesive for $5.

Crochet Basics - One Night

$15

with Jamie Boucher Simpkins

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
25 additional sessions through Jun 5, 2025

All levels of ability are welcome!

Ideal for beginning or rusty crocheters. 

If you have a project that's stumped you or you're just looking for a place to hang for the night with a hook, welcome. 

If you're looking to learn but can't commit to a schedule this is also a great option.  

Bring a hook to fit your yarn and let's have some fun!

Wood Carving Basics with Knives

$80

with Nathan Gardner

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Have you never carved wood but would like to try it?  If you're just looking for a group to carve with, come and join us.  You will learn some basic techniques for carving wood with woodcarving knives,  We will also discuss reading the wood to determine the best approach with each cut.  We will go over "Stropping" (Sharpening) your knives.

A new project is available for purchase each week or you can bring your own.  And the best part?  Kits cost just $10, making this class not only enriching but also affordable.

All levels of ability are welcome!

First week, carving project is free.

Materials Fee of $50 (CASH) for Specific Carving Knives

 

Hammered Silver Jewelry

$25

with Elizabeth Goody

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
5 additional sessions through May 12, 2025

Come create an original piece of hammered sterling silver jewelry. You will be able to make a pendant or earrings. There will be a variety of stones/beads and silver to choose from. Please bring any jewelry tools you may have.

The materials fee of $10 (CASH) is due at the beginning of class and is paid to the instructor.  Additional materials may be purchased if needed.

Beth Goody

 

Portrait and Pet Photography

$129

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

This portrait photography class is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits.  You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets.  Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in a studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!

Steve McGrath





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