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Arts & Crafts

Custom Sterling Silver Cuff Workshop

$190

with Courtney Hutchings

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 30, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Create your own wearable story in this engaging workshop. Learn to transform flat sterling silver into a personalized cuff bracelet using traditional metalsmithing techniques. Master texturing, stamping, and shaping methods while adding your unique design elements. Perfect for beginners, all materials included.

Drawing Fundamentals

$145

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 3, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration.

Paint Night: Sunset

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 4, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

One of the most beautiful things that mother nature shows us and no two are ever the same. The colors range from soft pinks to vibrant orange and purples, the sky's the limit for what you can achieve with Shirley guiding you step by step. In this class you will learn what colors pair well next to each other and how to layer colors to achieve depth. 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.

Beginner Bead Loom Basics

$42

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 5, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn the absolute basics you need to get started making pretty little bracelets in this meditative and fashionable art form. Materials and tools not included. Material List: Bead Loom (Beadalon is a simple & affordable option), Round Seed beads (size 6/0 recommended), Beading thread (non stretchy), Beading needles (collapsable eye highly recommended), End clasps/slide clasps (recommended for finishing), Embroidery Thread (optional), and Scissors.

Next Step Zentangle®

$45

with Irene Burgess

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you taken the Introduction to Zentangle class and are wondering where to go next? In this class, we’ll play with different tangles, different materials and different approaches using the base of your initial Zentangle experience. All supplies needed will be provided.

Monoprinting on Clay

$75

with Janna DeWan

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 7, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn how to transfer hand-drawn imagery onto clay using monoprinting techniques with slip and underglaze. Explore layering, line work, and expressive surface design. Bring leather-hard pots if you’d like, or use provided slabs. All materials included; $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience necessary.

Illustrating A Rainbow of Botanicals with Watercolor and Ink

$95

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 8, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

This all-levels class integrates pen and ink techniques with watercolor. Students will learn principles of illustration different kinds of botanicals, and create a composition combining a rainbow array of the subjects of their choosing. At the end of the day, students will have gained techniques for painting and drawing in their own unique style. 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). *THIS IS A ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

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

Hand Stamped Cards: Valentine's Edition

$20

with Dawn Stevens

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Let’s have fun making two stamped projects together! Project One will use embossing to make a Valentine card that you can customize for the intended recipient. Project Two will be a match box: it’s the perfect packaging for a treat or sweet note! Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.





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