Let’s have fun making two projects together! Project One will use flower stamps to make a layered card that you can customize for the intended recipient. For Project Two we will assemble a small die cut project to hang on the wall or from the ceiling. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: MARCH 24TH IS A SCHEDULED MAKE-UP DATE IN THE EVENT WE HAVE A SNOW DAY AND CLASS IS CANCELED. If we have no bad weather, this class will end on March 17th. 

This all-levels class explores botanical illustration with watercolor, pen and ink. Students will learn principles of scientific illustration through painting subjects ranging from mushrooms to wildflowers, focusing on observational drawing and precision watercolor painting techniques. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit).

Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website: CLICK HERE

THIS COURSE IS 4 WEEKS.

In this 1 night class I will show you how to create a custom art journal using a vintage book, waxed linen, watercolor paper, canvas and other decorative papers. Signatures will be saddle stitched to the spine of the old book and decorative papers will line the inside panels. All materials will be covered in the $35 kit fee, books will be between 5" x 8" and 6"x 9" each book will all be unique and different. A variety of papers will be available to choose from for the liner pages. Time permitting, we will talk about art journal techniques to use on the interior pages.

Ottoman Edition! This hands-on workshop introduces students to some of the foundational skills of upholstery. Over the course of three classes, students will learn to transform a plain, wooden frame into a beautiful, custom ottoman. Through guided instruction, students will become familiar with a variety of upholstery tools and techniques. Students will also learn how to measure and cut cushioning materials, and properly assemble a finished ottoman. If you're looking to gain a new skill, this course provides a brief introduction to the art of upholstery. Course Highlights: + Learn how to transform a plain, wooden frame into usable furniture. + Hands-on practice with a variety of upholstery tools: pneumatic staple gun, rubber and wooden mallets, staple remover, pliers, and more. + Guidance on fabric selection, estimating, and manipulation. + Basic padding, assembly, and finishing. + Safety procedures and proper tool usage. Materials: Students will need to provide their own fabric. All other materials, including the ottoman frame, will be provided. Recommendations on where to purchase fabric can be found on my website: khgupholstery.com. Feel free to reach out should you prefer to discuss fabric options prior to purchasing. *Upholstery weight fabrics preferred.* All tools will be provided for use during the class. What to Bring: 2 yards of fabric *Be sure to have your fabric on hand for the first class* For additional comfort, feel free to bring a pair of gloves, safety glasses, and/or mask to wear while upholstering.

Furred, feathered, scaled or even bald pets are beautiful! Please bring two printed copies of an 8x8inch or slightly smaller portrait photo of your pet to class. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass and ceramics down to shape and glue to our substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. No experience required! All Materials/Tools provided. A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Join artist/instructor Kat Logan for an immersive adult education class that explores the process of moving from realism into abstraction in landscape painting using the versatile medium of gouache. She will introduce exercises to inspire simplification, alteration, and ways of allowing your creative spirit to find the abstraction in a voice that is artistically yours. As well as techniques of using materials like palette knives, credit cards and mediums to explore colorful new interpretations. Some painting experience might be helpful but not at all necessary for this course. All materials are included. A $35 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.

Join artist/instructor Kat Logan in this immersive adult education class focused on Tonalism in landscape art using charcoal and a medium. Participants will delve into learning to see the BIG SHAPES FIRST, helping to simplify and compose both from photographs and from life (plein air). Whether your preference is for realism or abstraction, this class will guide you in mastering the use of values, composition and mood to create evocative landscapes. Some drawing experience would be beneficial. Materials are included. A $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.

Discover your hidden artistic side in this engaging drawing class, inspired by the principles of Betty Edwards,”Drawing from the Right side of the Brain”. Designed specifically for adults who may feel uncertain about their drawing skills, this course aims to reset your creative pathways and develop confidence in your abilities and to have a lot of fun in the process. All materials are provided. Kat Logan is a professional artist with a studio in Bath and instructs workshops In Maine and abroad. A $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.