Bold application of pastel on larger surfaces is what the pastel atelier will be concentrating on this term. This could be a great opportunity for continuing your summer plein air work, or using ideas in your sketchbook to plan and execute larger pastel pieces. This is an independent study class where you pursue your own projects with input and technical assistance from an experienced instructor. Previous attendance in one of Ed Higgins’ classes is recommended, but no prior pastel experience is required. The materials list for the class is a set of artist-grade soft pastels (not oil pastels), and some large individual sheets of good paper appropriate for pastels. Contact the instructor if you have any questions (ed_higgins@icloud.com).

This class is an adjunct or follow up class to any of Ed Higgins’ portrait or figure studios. We’ll concentrate on aspects of drawing (or painting) people that often get overlooked or cause artists stress. Things like hands and feet, and drapery or clothing. We’ll warm up with speed sketching, and then work together to find ways to approach some of the aspects of drawing people that tend to trip us up. The minimum materials list for this class is a sketchbook, pencil, and white vinyl eraser. Contact the instructor if you have any questions (ed_higgins@icloud.com).

Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No Class: 10/13.

Have you already taken Stained Glass for Beginners with Penny? Are you looking to continue working on your stain glass project or start a new one? Then this studio class is for you! Come join Penny to freshen up your skills, learn new advanced skills, build in 3D, and explore other possibilities. Bring your own tools and glass. *No Class: 4/21 & 5/26.

In this class students will be painting a close up view of mushrooms on the forest floor. You’ll learn how to paint leaf litter, decaying wood, with a little moss thrown in here and there. This should be an excellent class for those who love mushrooms! 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 you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.

White pine, Maine’s state flower, and Red pine, are ubiquitous throughout the state and provide a vital pool of resources for human and nonhuman Mainers alike. Pine needles are beautiful and strong! They can be coiled and sewn together to make hats, lovely usable baskets, and/or adorably tiny ones. Learn to identify, regeneratively gather and harvest, properly store and process, and weave with pine needles. We'll cover the basics of coiled basketry, which is a global, ancient human skill, and create a wonderful pine-needle basket. Every participant will make a basket to take home. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Let’s have fun making two Fall themed stamped projects together! Project One will use layering and lift-the-flap die cuts to make a card that you can customize for the intended recipient. Project Two will be a mini pizza box: it’s the perfect packaging for a gift card or sweet note! Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

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 or 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@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.