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Receiving Bowl
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Receiving Bowl

$65

with Diane Doiron

Join me for a two-part hands-on class that blends meditation and creative weaving to create your Receiving Bowl with the intention of transforming a painful message from your past into a new message of healing, strength, and possibility. Through guided reflection, intention-setting, and creative weaving, you will create a beautiful symbolic piece to carry forward as a reminder of your growth and inner resilience. Participants will have the use of a loom throughout the two-part workshop. The loom must be returned at the end of the second class. A small amount of additional weaving at home will be necessary before attending the second class. A $25 material fee which includes the loom rental,, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of the class. Led by Diane Doiron of Wise Women Sacred Art. *Second class is 1-330pm.

Painting the Landscape Series

$50

with Jessie Lozanski

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Dec 2, 2026

Open to all levels and paint mediums, these one-night workshops by Jessie are designed to give students the fundamentals of painting different types of landscapes. 

Trees: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint trees with strong form, texture, and movement. We’ll study values, color, and tree forms to capture depth and character. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Fall Forests: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn the fundamentals of color so they can paint their favorite New England fall scenes! Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Water: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Winter Scenes: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn how to bring pale winter scenes to life through focusing on form and light. We'll study the colors of snow, the shapes of winter plants, and learn to notice the interesting moments that make this time of year unique. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Museum Sketchbook Series

$25

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Feb 12, 2027

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous museums. Forge an intimate connection with museum collections, while improving your own work by studying the techniques of the masters. Guidance and critical feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit, we will meet up to share our results with the group. Museum admission is included in fee. Participants will meet at the museum.

Drawing with Colored Pencils for Absolute Beginners
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Drawing with Colored Pencils for Absolute Beginners

$75

with Elizabeth Sokoloff

Create a full-color drawing in this workshop! Learn about color theory, value, and how to use the magic layering capabilities of colored pencils to produce a vibrant and realistic drawing, ready to frame. We will follow a simple, step-by-step process designed just for beginners, so absolutely no drawing experience is necessary!

Holiday Zentangle®
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Holiday Zentangle®

$75

with Irene Burgess

Use your Zentangle skills to relax, make gifts, and craft ornaments for the upcoming holiday. In Holiday Zentangle, you will learn to make Triskele hanging ornaments, Christmas Trees, hand-done placecards, and decorative picture frames over the course of two sessions. All supplies needed will be provided. While any skill level will be accepted, those who have taken Introduction to Zentangle will have a head start.

Illustration with Pen and Ink

$105

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Learn the secrets of pen and ink illustration! This all-levels class takes a deep dive into techniques for drawing with ‘dip pens’ and ink, and explores techniques for developing forms, shadows, topography, and texture. We’ll build skills through a series of exercises for capturing subjects ranging from spheres to ocean waves, and finish with a longer study. Students can either buy the required 'pen and ink' materials (listed here) or use supplies provided by the teacher for $15

Wire Wrapping Jewelry

$65

with Shufang Liao

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 14, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Dec 3, 2026

Discover the art of wire wrapping and create your own handcrafted jewelry in this beginner-friendly class. Students will learn essential techniques such as making loops, coils, decorative wraps, and securely setting stones without soldering. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design and complete at least one finished piece— a pendant as below and cords/chains if you want to change it into a necklace. All materials are included, such as copper wire, jewelry pliers, natural gem stones or beads, findings, and polishing cloths. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity! By the end of the class, you will leave with new skills, confidence in basic wire-working techniques, and a beautiful handmade piece of jewelry to take home. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Card-Making w/ Dawn: Christmas Edition

$30

with Dawn Stevens

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that you can make several cards using one piece of designer paper and some coordinating solid cardstock? Please join me while I teach a One Sheet Wonder class! You will learn how to make the most from your supplies and leave with 7-8 Christmas cards ready for the mailbox. Precut kits will be provided. Kits will possibly use different patterns than the image. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).





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