Immerse yourself in an inspiring course along Maine’s coastline. Engage in guided drawing lessons, hands-on culinary workshops, and curated museum visits. Strengthen your artistic skills, deepen observation, and connect with fellow creators in a thoughtful program blending learning, exploration, and the quiet beauty of the sea. Call Chris for lodging: (207) 653-3163. *There is a $70 cancellation fee if you cancel after you register for whatever reason.

If you’re not satisfied with adult coloring books, and want to really explore colored pencils as a fine art medium, learn colored pencils with a recovering production artist. We’ll begin with basic layering techniques and soon you’ll be painting with colored pencils instead of just coloring. It’s an easy and powerful way to gain understanding of color theory and color mixing. Whether you’re completely new to colored pencils or looking to learn more about this versatile medium, this class is for you! Students of any experience level are welcome, but students who have never had any class instruction with Ed should contact him directly with any questions at ed_higgins@icloud.com. *No Class: 11/27.

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.

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.

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 themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick. 

Student Grade Kit

Professional Artist Grade Kit

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.

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).

Join this hands-on class to design, build, and fly your own traditional Chinese kite! Kites have a long history in China and are often associated with spring, good luck, and celebration. In this class, students will create a colorful kite, learn the basics of how it flies, and enjoy the exciting experience of launching it into the sky. By the end, you’ll take home your own kite and unforgettable memories! *A $15 materials fee must be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.