Make a colorful pop-art inspired portrait using acrylic paint on canvas! Choose an image of a person or animal (family member, friend, pet, celebrity, anything etc.!) to translate into an original painting.  Bring at least two reference images (of the image you would like to paint). With the help of the instructor, you will grid-out and draw your image and then use acrylic paint to add value and vibrancy.  All experience levels welcome.  Materials fee of $22 payable to instructor at class.

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Stiles

Artists will work closely with their mentor to establish technical, conceptual, and professional goals. This customized program is intended for artists seeking to advance their artistic practice. Overcome your artistic obstacles; whether they be speaking about, making, presenting, or selling your artwork. Your goals + areas of concentration (medium) will determine which mentor you are paired with. With your mentor, you will co-create a self-designed program; addressing your practice, process, and aesthetic barriers. When necessary, mentors will provide medium specific demonstrations and constructive criticism of both process + product. Mentorship can take place at Arts Afire Studio or another agreed upon location. For rates and more information, please contact Kristin Fitzpatrick: kfitzpatrick@sanford.org  207-608-8738

This is your opportunity to finish any projects that aren't done or that you need help finishing.  We had a lot of big baskets this year. I want you to be able to enjoy your beautiful, finished baskets.

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Csmith

With this exciting process, you never know what beautiful patterns will be created until the paint is poured. We'll cover what types of paint and additives work best to create beautiful abstract art. This class is appropriate for any artistic skill level, from beginner to pro, who wants to learn this technique. You will be transporting your wet paintings home in a container provided by the instructor, but you may want to have some plastic or cardboard in your car for the trip home.  There is a $30 materials fee payable to the instructor at class.

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Finlay

In this gentle introduction to basic weaving, we'll be working with colorful yarns and Y-shaped branches. Please bring one sturdy Y-shaped branch approximately 1/2" or larger in diameter. The branch should be cut green (not dead, dry, brittle) and free of leaves. If you do not have access to branches, please let us know and the instructor will provide them. The instructor will also have lots of pretty yarn but you can bring any yarn you choose. Various styles and textures of yarn look good together in a weaving. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor in class.

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Finlay

Don't see the art class you wish to take? Let us know! We will recruit an artist that specializes in the process(es) you wish to learn. Make it an private, semi-private, or group class. Have a something special to celebrate? Have an art party at the studio! For rates and more information, please contact Kristin Fitzpatrick: kfitzpatrick@sanford.org  207-608-8738

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Bring your significant other out on a unique date night and learn something new together.  You will explore one fun and easy beginner level project.  You'll have the opportunity to throw clay on the potter's wheel and also learn to hand-build functional forms.  Decorate and glaze your clay pieces at the end of class before they are fired.  All experience levels welcome.  Materials fee of $12 (cash) payable to the instructor at class.

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Williams

Express your style by creating your own handmade earrings. You will learn basic jewelry making techniques to form a variety of earring designs. Decorate your earrings with beads if you desire or let your wire design steal the show! Great class for you and your BFF! Materials fee of $12 payable to instructor at class.

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Daigle