Create luminous watercolors with vitality, atmosphere, and presence. In this course, we focus on the expressive power of water, layering, and transparency so you can build paintings that feel alive. What we’ll explore: Using water intentionally to create light, clarity, and glow; Layering and timing for clean, luminous passages; Value and edge control for atmosphere and depth; Color decisions that support mood and structure. We will study master watercolorists such as Sargent, Ruskin, and Turner, alongside contemporary painters including Alvaro Castagnet, Herman Pekel, Andy Evansen and others. We will work to translate what we learn into practical exercises and paintings. Class format: Group critique of homework; Short demo and focused lesson (often with art history); Targeted exercises to explore the day’s topic; Studio time to apply ideas to a painting. Who is this course for? This course is best for adult students who have prior watercolor instruction, solid basic drawing skills, and a willingness to step outside their comfort zone in order to grow and create more dynamic, compelling work. *No Class: 11/2.

Join Jeannie Sullivan for a discussion about the book, Daughters of Witching Hill by Mary Sharra. This book takes place during the witch trials in England and is based on true events. You will find out how the witch trials affected Bess and her grandmother.

Do you want to eliminate debt? Stop living paycheck to paycheck? Take full control of your finances? Join us to learn how implementing a few simple financial concepts can transform your relationship with money!

Love tennis and pickleball or just remodeled your home? You don't have to play tennis to get tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) which often has no clear cause. Any overuse of elbow muscles and tendons can cause pain that spreads into the forearm and wrist. Join occupational therapist Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT, to learn how to minimize pain and swelling and keep your work or play on track. Topics covered include: racket size, weight, grip, stretching, self-care for swelling and overuse, current treatments and stretching techniques.

Learn strategies for demystifying landscapes, and capture them with watercolor and ink. This all-levels class welcomes students of all experience levels, and builds skills through a series of exercises. Students will learn to use dip pens with ink and build layers with watercolor, utilizing additional tools such as wax crayons to effectively build layers. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick.

Professional Artist Grade Kit

Student Grade Kit

Layering Kit Add-on

This class is dedicated to helping you understand smartphone photography by teaching you how to take and create great images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management. *This is an advanced class.

Continue your watercolor journey with a soft, confidence-building approach that expands on foundational skills. This Level 2 class invites you to loosen control and explore expressive techniques like intentional blooms, layered washes, and intuitive composition. Through guided exercises and small projects, you’ll refine your brushwork, deepen your understanding of color, and begin creating more dynamic, cohesive paintings. Ideal for those who have completed a beginner course and are ready to grow with watercolor. $20 materials fee; all supplies provided.

In this interactive and energetic 90-minute workshop, you'll learn foundational skills to enhance your personal safety: Pick up and react to cues in your environment by using your senses and intuition; Set assertive boundaries using your voice and body language; Practice simple and effective strikes and kicks on padded targets, with options adapted for your own comfort level. SETpoint coaching is inclusive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered. You'll leave feeling strong, energized, and empowered! Lisa Nakamura is an 8th Degree Black Belt and certified as an Empowerment Self-Defense instructor. She is the co-founder and a Lead Coach of the SETpoint self-defense curriculum.