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Arts & Crafts

Paint Night: Pet Portraits

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Dec 2, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Mar 3, 2027

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.

Glass on Glass Landscape Mosaics

$65

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 3, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 7, 2027

Please bring a photo of a natural landscape special to you to class. We will use the photos to create 8x12” mosaics by simplifying the landscape and highlighting its most prominent features. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass down to shape and glue to our glass substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. Tools will be provided for in class use. A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class. All mosaic experience levels welcome!

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).

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.

Candle Making (Pour)

$55

with Shannan Heacock

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 11, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Create your own custom candle in this hands-on workshop. Learn the basics of scent blending, choose from a curated selection of fragrances, and pour your own candle from start to finish. Enjoy a fun, relaxed experience and leave with a beautifully crafted candle that’s uniquely yours. What’s Included: All materials and supplies (vessels, fragrance oils, tools, etc.), guided step-by-step instruction, and a unique and memorable experience for participants. Led by Shannan Heacock of Northista Scent Bar in Saco.

Holiday Edition Scents Available: 

Peppermint Patty, Gingerbread, Arctic Winter, Winter Wonderland, Vanilla Bean Noel, Jack Frost, Woodland Snow, Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Vanilla Cinnamon, Mistletoe, Smell of Christmas, Evergreen & Apple, Nordic Night, Cranberry Woods





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