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.

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

Keep the creativity flowing with Catherine in this laid-back, paint-night–style watercolor workshop! Each session brings a fresh mix of color experiments, playful techniques, and mixed media magic — think watercolor with a twist of ink, pencil, or other fun materials. You’ll start with a quick color-mixing sheet to get those creative juices going, then dive into a new technique designed to expand your skills and spark inspiration. It’s all about relaxing, learning something new, and enjoying the creative process together! All materials included — just show up ready to paint and play! *There is a $20 materials fee due to the instructor on the first night of class. The materials fee covers everything you’ll need.

Curious about traditional Chinese toys and snacks? Join this hands-on class to explore the playful and tasty side of Chinese culture! Students will play with classic toys, learn how they work, and enjoy a variety of authentic Chinese snacks. By the end of the session, students will take home fun memories, a deeper understanding of Chinese traditions, and maybe even a new favorite treat! *A $15 materials fee must be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Create a unique pair of sterling silver gemstone earrings in this beginner-friendly workshop. Choose from a selection of gemstone beads while learning basic jewelry-making techniques, including wire wrapping and assembly. All materials are provided. Leave with a beautiful handmade pair of earrings and the skills to continue creating on your own.

The amulet is a whimsical and creative woven pouch that can be worn like a necklace to hold our personal magic, innermost thoughts and small objects that hold particular meaning for us, allowing us to call in a particular intention in our lives. Amulet weaving may well be one of the most fun and creative weavings done on the 7-stick journey loom. Materials Fee: $25, includes the use of a Loom and tool kit during class time, warp threads, weft yarn, beads and other embellishments, as well as all written materials and handouts. This is a 1-night class. Tea and snacks provided.

In this one night workshop, you will learn about the different kinds of glass , how to cut and grind glass. We will be making acid etched hearts. You will be able to take them home that night. Lab fee $10.00 to be paid to instructor at the beginning of workshop.

Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class introduces the basics of cold process goat milk soap making. Learn soap-making safety, ingredients, equipment, and the step-by-step process of creating nourishing soap. Each participant will make a 2.5-pound batch (about 10 bars) to take home and cure, gaining confidence to continue soap making independently. Instructor: Melissa Hackett, Rock Bottom Farm, Richmond ME. *A materials fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the night of the workshop. 

Snow Dates

One Pot Swirl: WED 1/6; Drop Pour: WED 1/13; Stripes/Layers: WED 1/27; Landscape: WED 2/3.