Get started with the basics of watercolor painting. In this workshop we will start with an intro to paper, paint, palettes, and brushes. Then we'll jump right in and get painting; you’ll mix paint to complete a color mixing chart and start to learn the basics of color theory. Time permitting you'll paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this fun class with enough experience to continue your watercolor journey. *There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Discover the art of jewelry making in this two-day workshop. Learn essential techniques for working with sterling silver wire and gemstone beads while creating your own unique pieces. Perfect for beginners, you'll leave with handcrafted jewelry and fundamental skills to continue creating at home. Materials included.

Do you have clothes that need patching? Or perhaps an old pair of jeans that could use a fresh look? Come learn sashiko, the Japanese art of visible mending, where we will patch our clothes with a purposefully visible stitch pattern to strengthen and beautify them all at once. Students will learn how to create sashiko stitches using a gridding technique and the running stitch. Everyone will begin their projects in class and leave equipped with all the tools and confidence to finish this wonderful technique on their own. Kindly signup at least 2 weeks prior to the class start date. All students will receive their own sashiko needle, thread, and patch. *Please bring a pair of scissors, a ruler, and sewing pins or safety pins if you have them.

In this class, we will follow step by step instructions to create a mini window greeting card. You will leave with an adorable library themed 3D card! We will also make a book themed bookmark to keep or give to your favorite bookworm. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

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.

This is a 3-part Hands-on workshop for people with a basic understanding of the Zentangle drawing technique. This class will build upon the basics and teach intermediate patterns and projects. As a bonus, during the final class we will work on a collaborative piece and each participant will receive a copy to see how the synergy of collaboration is sometimes greater than the sum of its individual parts.

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.

Stone Bridges are old and beautiful and there's lots of them right here in Maine. In this class you will learn to paint a foggy stone bridge scene with layers of trees in the distance. 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.