Black and White Photography Workshop
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Instructor: David Hursty
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Two (2) time slots available:
Dates: June 5 (Thursday), 10 am - 2 pm
October 2 (Thursday), 10 am - 2 pm
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Description: An introduction to black and white photography. We will be discussing the zone theory of light, capturing an image using a camera or phone camera, editing the image, and printing the image. Teacher will supply a professional printer and high-end photo paper for printing.
Skill: Beginners to intermediate experience
Materials Required: Teacher will supply a professional printer and high-end photo paper for printing. Students should bring a camera or phone to take pictures.
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Cost: $75 per student, includes teacher provided supplies, Limit 6 students per class
Introduction to Enameling Workshop
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Instructor: Kathryn Osgood
Dates: June 21 (Saturday) 1pm - 5pm
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Description: Learn the art of enameling (fusing powdered glass to metal) and create colorful jewelry! We will learn techniques including sifting, shading, and stenciling on copper using opaque and transparent enamels. Kiln firing and torch firing options will be covered. Students can expect to create several enamel pendants or earrings in this class.
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Skill Level: Beginner to advance
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials.
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Cost: $95 per student, includes supplies. 6 person class limit.​​​ Cost of class includes all materials and tools.
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NOTE: Class will be held at instructor's workshop in Hollis, Maine. Instructor will provide directions. Please allow driving time to arrive at 1:00pm.
Painting the Maine Landscape in Watercolor
Back to Basics
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Instructor: Madeline Wikler
Dates: July: 14, 21, 28, August: 4, 11
5 sessions on Mondays, 1 pm - 3 pm
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Description: This five-week course will focus on the elements that go into painting the Maine landscape: skies, mountains, foliage, barns, fences, roads, etc. Students may work from their own reference photos or can use photos provided by the instructor. A short demo each week will focus on one or more of these landscape features, while emphasizing the elements and principles of design.
Skill Level: Suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate painters.
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Materials Required: Only basic watercolor supplies needed, but a more specific list will be sent out prior to class.
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Cost: $175 per student, 6 person class limit.​​​
Botanical Lantern
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Instructor: Cheryl O'Neil
Dates: July 16 (Wednesday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Description: Nature and art come together in creating something truly magical in this hands-on workshop. Learn easy techniques to design and craft your own botanical lantern, using a beautiful combination of pressed flowers and printed illustrations. This workshop offers a relaxing, inspiring experience—and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece to light up your home or gift to someone special. Just bring your imagination and a love for nature!
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Skill Level: No experience necessary.
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials.
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Cost: $65 per student, includes supplies. 8 person class limit.​​​ ​
Introduction to Stone Setting Workshop
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Instructor: Kathryn Osgood
Dates: August 9 (Saturday), 10 am - 4 pm
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Description: Create your own jewelry in a day! This class introduces basic metal smithing skills including sawing, filing, texturing, and soldering, while creating a pendant or ring with a bezel set stone.
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(A 30 minute lunch break is included. It is recommended to bring your own lunch.)
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Skill Level: Beginner to advance
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials.
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Cost: $115 per student, includes supplies. 5 person class limit.​​​ Cost of class includes all materials and tools.
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NOTE: Class will be held at instructor's workshop in Hollis, Maine. Instructor will provide directions. Please allow driving time to arrive at 10:00 am.
Needle Felting Workshop
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Instructor: Ruth Boisvert
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Seasonal classes offered:
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​Dates: November 15 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Make a Thanksgiving themed character
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December 13 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Make a Christmas ornament
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Description: You will learn how to use felting needles and natural fibers to make a basic shape to create and decorate a seasonal appropriate ornament or character.
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Skill Level: Beginner to advance. 12 person class limit.​​​ Great activity to share with a friend or family member.
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Materials Required: All materials will be supplied by instructor and included in the cost of class. Tools provided will be yours to keep (felting mat and needles). Additional kits will be available for purchase
Cost: $65 per student, includes supplies.