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Wood Carving Basics with Knives

$80

with Nathan Gardner

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 16, 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

 

Transformative Growth Through The Lens

$65

with Tiffany Riley

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Photography teaches us to see! We all look at things; however, photographers look to see things differently. Transformative Growth Through the Lens is a course that teaches participants to see things differently. This is not your typical photography class. While we will discuss essential elements of capturing a great image, including camera modes, composition, and light, the true heart of the course revolves around utilizing photography as a creative modality to move through grief, anxiety, trauma, and everyday life. The course links neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness, and art together. Participants will be asked to take multiple photographs around various themes designed to help folks transform their photography skills while transforming their perspective.

No Class on Election Day 11/5/24

Transformative Growth Through Writing

$65

with Tiffany Riley

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 23, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Do you like journaling?  Telling stories?  Self-reflecting?  Not only is writing fun, writing can be one of the biggest catalysts for change.  For centuries, folks have turned to writing to find healing, inner peace, self-actualization, and transformation.  Transformative writing is like taking a trip, only you take the trip inward.  Writing helps make sense of our experiences and the world in which we live.  Transformative Growth Through Writing is a five-week dive into exploring our innermost thoughts and feelings.  It is for writers of all levels, including beginners.  I hope you join me on a journey of self-discovery.

Hammered Silver Jewelry

$25

with Elizabeth Goody

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 27, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
6 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.

 

Scrapbooking Made Simple

$65

with Stacy Irish

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 1, 2025

Each week, 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. 

Students will be able to purchase adhesive for $5.

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

Experience 4 Haunted Historic Places

$15

with Robert Gutro

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Ghosts are known to stay in old structures, and historic places seem to be ripe with them.  In this presentation, you'll go with paranormal investigators to the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the Sotterly Plantation, Montpelier Mansion, and the Howard Historic Society.  You'll see a ghost sketch that resembles an actual photo of the man who haunts a place.  A photo of Dr. Mudd coming down a staircase, and more!

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!





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