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Sip & Sgraffito

$50

with Turning Arts Studio

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 4, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Feb 5, 2027

Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. *A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. No experience needed.

Bouquet Illustration with Watercolor and Ink

$100

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 5, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Capture your own bouquet with watercolor and ink! This all-levels class will explore techniques for illustrative ink drawing with ‘dip pens’, and layering and mixing vibrant and organic hues with watercolor. Students will leave with their own unique composition of a bouquet, with matting and packaging provided for easy gifting. Students should bring a bouquet or reference imagery. 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

Window Star Workshop

$30

with Asia Cole

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 5, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Welcome in the holiday season with colorful window stars. Made from folded kite paper, these magical decorations are perfect to illuminate your home or give away as gifts. All students will receive their own kite paper booklet so they can continue making stars at home. A $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor, is due the day of class.

Holiday Bows & Tags

$25

with Dawn Stevens

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Come join me while I teach you to make beautiful bows perfect for decorating presents or a wreath! A selection of wired ribbon will be available for each person to leave with two completed bows. Feel free to bring your own wired ribbon if you would like to make more! We will also use rubber stamps and dies to hand make gift tags with many options to explore your creative side! Pre-made kits will be provided. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).

Raclette: The Perfect Winter Dinner Party

$35

with Tiffany Harrington

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 7, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 11, 2027

This workshop will teach you all about the Swiss winter tradition of raclette, a meal that is all about cheese. Learn about creating a fun, memorable night for family and friends by throwing a raclette dinner party to get through the dark, cold winter. We’ll go over the traditional components of the meal and how it can be adapted to any diet or preference. The workshop will include a demonstration and tasting. Come ready to eat cheese. *JAN Session Snow Date: 1/25.

Understanding How Cortisol Affects Your Body and Overall Health
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Understanding How Cortisol Affects Your Body and Overall Health

$20

with Amy Burtt

*The instructor for this program is no longer able to teach due to family medical issues.

Yoga Nidra

$20

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Feb 25, 2027

Yoga Nidra is a meditative yoga practice, also known as "yogic sleep", that encourages a consciousness residing between sleep and awake. It is a guided meditation that focuses on relaxation and/or conscious dreaming. The class is practiced laying down, comfortable and supported with props, where the mind, body and senses are guided by the instructor into a physiological state of rest. Yoga nidra offers a break from the sensory overload often induced by busy life, screens and media. Among the many health benefits associated with yoga nidra are: improved sleep quality, stress-reduction, enhanced cognitive function, and a general sense of well-being. No previous experience necessary.

Watercolor Studio: Foundations for Beginners (Level 1)

$65

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 11, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Discover the joy of watercolor in this welcoming three-week series designed for true beginners. Learn essential skills like brush control, color mixing, layering, and simple composition through guided practice and relaxed, supportive instruction. Each class builds confidence while allowing space to experiment and play. Leave with finished pieces and the skills to keep painting on your own. Meets 5–7:30pm for three weeks. $25 materials fee; all supplies provided.





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