All media welcome. Design expressive landscapes using your own photo references. Rather than just replicating the photo, strive to enhance it. Understand the role of photography as a tool without being too attached to the image. Familiarize yourself with various composition theories, examine landscape paintings, and analyze their compositions. Then, create your own captivating compositions using your photo cache. This workshop focuses on landscape composition. You will sift through your photos to develop compositions and color palettes that emotionally resonate with your landscape paintings. This process includes drawing, creating notans, and making colored pencil sketches from your reference photos. You will need a sketchbook, colored pencils (Prismacolor is recommended), Sharpie markers in various sizes, and an ebony design pencil.

This class is designed to accommodate those that are new to acrylic pouring and those that would like to fine tune their pouring techniques or learn a new technique. It is not crucial that you have drawing or painting skills, but we will discuss composition and color theory in the first class. Students will learn how to do a Dirty Flip Cup Pour, Ring Pour, Dutch Pour and Pearl Pour in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Developing a painting after it is dry, varnishing and preparing a piece for hanging will also be demonstrated at the end of the class. This class is not one of control, but rather letting go. If you love color and texture you will enjoy this class. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials for this class and will be given a materials list upon enrollment. *Please note: Materials cost vary depending on market value and personal perferences. A materials list can be provided upon request before registration. Class is 6 sessions.

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

Unleash your creativity in this three-week course with Regina Strongheart, a seasoned teacher, author and intuitive healer. Whether you're a budding storyteller or seeking to explore your creative side, this hands-on class is for all levels. Learn to quiet your logical mind, tap into your creative center, and access your unique artistic abilities. With over thirty years of teaching experience, Regina creates a supportive environment for you to delve into the basics of storytelling, focusing on the story rather than grammar/style. Instructor: Regina Strongheart, Owner of Forest Circles, forestcircles.com Class dates are: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15.

Career development is a lifelong process and some themes will emerge. The instructor will help you identify some recurring themes and give you tools to tackle them time and again. Examples include your interests now, skill building and growth mindset, networking, career changes, negotiating money and promotion, and finding balance. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone. Instructor: Cassie Robichaux, HUB 7 Career Navigator

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class you will need to email shirl.art5050@gmail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Join artist and educator, Chris Toy, to build your own balanced mobile sculpture. He will share the tips and tricks of using natural materials such as wood, shells, wire, and even feathers to build your own take-home kinetic art sculpture. All materials and supplies are included. If you have your own hand pliers, please feel free to bring them! All materials included.

Learn the fundamentals of making Chinese dumplings at home. You will learn to make fresh scratch-made dough, and roll your own wrappers, and how to fold and pleat them using pork filling. We will then water-fry/steam the dumplings to create this restaurant favorite—pot sticker dumplings. Additionally, you will learn to make your own ginger-scallion oil and the instructor will talk about other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces. All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided. Program is presented by Jeff Mao of Knead & Nosh in Topsham, ME.