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COLLAGE ART

$5

with Ann John, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 18, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Collages can be used to express ideas, create works of art, or both! This versatile art form originated in the 1900s and was used by Picasso, Braque, and others as they experimented with different styles. Join Ann in exploring different colors, textures, and ideas to create a unique work of art. Variety is, after all, the spice of life. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

 

Full Course

BUTTON ART

$6

with Marie Armentino, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 10:45 am, runs for 1 week

Welcome spring with beautiful colors and mosaics using buttons! Utilizing the pointillistic techniques of Neo-Impressionists to include Seurat, Signac, and Van Gough, you will use points of color to create a “bigger picture”. Who knew a button could do so much? If you have any special, pretty, or unique buttons you would like to use, please feel free to bring them.  Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

 

Full Course
Ceramics: End of Year Leftovers
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Ceramics: End of Year Leftovers

Free

with Melissa Corbin, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 4 pm

Join us for an end of year ceramic class.  This class will contain all of the left over ceramics from our classes this year.  Price range will go from $6 to $25.  This will be a first come, first serve deal.  We will open the classroom at 4 pm and close it at 9 pm.

Knitting Basics - ONE NIGHT CLASS
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Knitting Basics - ONE NIGHT CLASS

$15 Originally: $6

with Victoria Vaughn, Sanford Community Adult Education

If you don't have time for the six-week class, come and join us for a one-night class.

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.  All levels of ability are welcome! Bring size 7 knitting needles, 1 light color Supersaver Red heart yarn (7 ounces), 1 small pair of scissors, and a tape measure. 

 

 

Carving Chopsticks and Jam Spreaders

$45 Originally: $6

with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

***Please note that the date for this workshop has changed. The new date is Monday May 20th.

Explore the significance of knives as essential tools throughout history, used for cutting, carving, and shaping materials. While knives remain crucial in the modern era, many have limited their use to the kitchen. Rediscover confidence and resilience by mastering basic knife safety and carving skills. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of knives, guiding students to create practical utensils. Students will make a fine pair of chopsticks and/or a jam spreader. Next, try to make a spinning top! We’ll cover safety, techniques, good form, and various basic carving projects using a variety of green woods.

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Create a “Welcome” Bumblebee Deco Mesh Wreath W24

$32

with Amy Harrington, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Amy will supply the materials to make a Stunning “Welcome” Bumblebee deco-mesh wreath and will guide you through the process to create a beautiful 24-inch wreath. We will have an intermission halfway through the three-hour class. Amy will provide snacks and drinks. This class is very relaxed and has a fun atmosphere.  A $30 materials fee is due to Amy Harrington at the start of class.

Amy is a mom of four and has been crafting for over 13 years. Amy discovered a passion for wreath-making in 2021 and has been mastering the craft ever since. She enjoys bringing joy to her customers’ homes, warming hearts, and seeing the wonder in her students’ eyes as they say, “I made that!” Amy attends out-of-state workshops and takes classes online from her coaches to stay on top of the up-and-coming trends. She looks forward to sharing her passion with you.

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Hammered Silver Jewelry

$30 Originally: $32

with Elizabeth Goody, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

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 is due at the first class and is paid to the instructor.  Additional materials may be purchased if needed.

 

Wire Wrapped Jewelry
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Wire Wrapped Jewelry

$30 Originally: $32

with Elizabeth Goody, Sanford Community Adult Education

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





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