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.

This Pet photography course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality Portraits. You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work! And this is for a Digital Camera or a Smartphone!

To register for this program, please call us at 207-729-7323.

Come spend a relaxing afternoon making beautiful beeswax candles. Students will be hand-dipping taper candles and then coloring them in pots of colored wax. Suitable for ages 7+ (under 10 may require adult assistance). A $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid the day of class. *The course fee and the materials fee is per participants. **Registrants must register themselves and their child.

Furred, feathered, scaled and even bald pets are beautiful! Please bring two printed copies of an 8x8inch or slightly smaller portrait photo of your pet to class. A close up head shot is best! We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass and ceramics down to shape and glue to our substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. Tools will be provided for in class use. A material fee of $25 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class. Beginners welcome!

The Artist’s Way is a popular international bestselling book and program by author/artist Julia Cameron, designed to help people recover their creativity through a series of exercises and daily practices. It aims to overcome limiting beliefs and creative blocks like fear and self-sabotage, connecting creativity to spirituality and helping individuals in any field unlock their inner artist. Covered in this workshop are the tools to guide you through creative recovery such as Morning Pages, a Daily Walk, Artist Dates and an optional Creative Cluster of your cohorts to keep us connected long after the class is over. Tea and snacks provided. 1-night class

Discover the magic of bookbinding as you create a beautiful 6" x 9" (closed) lay-flat journal using the elegant Drum Leaf binding technique. In this fun evening workshop, students will assemble folded pages into a finished book with no sewing required. Perfect for sketching, watercolor, journaling, or memory keeping, this class blends creativity with approachable bookmaking skills. Please bring 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric, fabric scissors, and a ruler. A portable bookbinding press will be available to use during class or may be purchased for $10. A $25 materials fee covers all other supplies needed to complete your journal.