And / Or
Figures in Pastels
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Instructor: Terri Brooks
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Two (2) sessions available, take one or take both
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Dates: March 29 (Saturday), 9 am - 12:00 pm
or/and 1 pm to 4 pm
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Description: Using pastels to draw figures from a live model you will receive instruction on basic skills for drawing from life, laying out 2 basic values using light shapes to indicate facial form, by layering of pastel. Model will be clothed in fun costumes. Two sessions will be offered, morning from 9-12 and afternoon from 1-4. Take both sessions for a day of pastels, or chose 1 session, either morning or afternoon.
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Skill: Experienced pastel artist.
Materials: Table top easels are available in classroom. Students are expected to bring all materials (paper, and pastels). Instructor will send out a list. of recommendations after student has registered.
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Cost: $70 per student per session, Limit 6 students per session
Ceramic Gnome Workshop
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Instructor: Evelyn Abrams
Dates: April 5 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Description: We will learn how to build a gnome out of clay. You will then add underglazes to give it color. The gnome will be taken to my studio to be fired in my kiln. The finished gnomes will be returned to the Gallery for pickup.​ Bring your family or a friend for a fun afternoon.
Skill Level: Beginner to advance
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Materials Required: all materials provided by instructor.
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Cost: $50 per student, includes supplies. 10 person class limit.​​​
Printmaking Without a Press
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Instructor: Molly Mains
Dates: April 9 (Wednesday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Description: Learn how to create deliciously colored, multi-layered papers for collages, homemade notecards, and bookmaking using a commercially prepared gelatin plate and water based paints. You will be introduced to a world of one-of-a-kind prints experimenting with color, texture, stencils, stamps and layering. Come with a sense of adventure and a willingness to play.
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Skill Level: No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials. Student might bring supplemental items like palette knife, sponge, apron, fun papers to print on like sheet music, dictionary pages, old newspapers, and material to create textures like onion bag, bubblewrap, burlap, feathers, string, styrofoam meat trays, comb, leaves or anything else you can think of.
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Cost: $50 per student, includes supplies. 8 person class limit.​​​ Cost of class includes all instructor supplied materials and tools. ​​
Enhancing Artistic Vision with Procreate​
Instructor: Maggie Daigle
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Dates: April 12 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Description: This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce visual artists to the basic functionalities of Procreate, focusing on image manipulation techniques that can be used to alter, enhance and even merge digital source photos for your artwork. Learn digital tools to experiment with composition, color, and structure before applying them to your canvas.
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate (basic iPad and Apple Pencil familiarity recommended)
Materials Required: Bring your own iPad with the Procreate App installed (one-time cost $13 in the Apple App Store). An Apple Pencil or compatible stylus is highly recommended, but not necessary. Bring your own reference photos to alter (instructor will also provide sample images). Instructor may have an additional two iPads available to use on a first come, first serve basis. Please inquire if you need to borrow an iPad for the class.
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Cost: $35 per student, Limit 10 students per class
Sgraffito - a decorative technique on pottery
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Instructor: Celia Y. Talbott
Dates: April 26 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Description: During this workshop students will be provided with materials, tools and forms to practice Sgraffito. You will learn the application of the underglaze and how to carve through the underglaze with assorted tools. Your finished work will be fired with a clear glaze and available for pickup at the gallery about 2 weeks after the class.
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Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials.
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Cost: $80 per student, includes supplies. 7 person class limit.​​​ Cost of class includes all materials and tools.
Needle Felting Workshop
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Instructor: Ruth Boisvert
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Seasonal classes offered:
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Dates: May 04 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Bring your mom and make flowers for Mother's day
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November 15 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Make a Thanksgiving themed character
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December 13 (Saturday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Make a Christmas ornament
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Description: You will learn how to use felting needles and natural fibers to make a basic shape to create and decorate a seasonal appropriate ornament or character.
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Skill Level: Beginner to advance. 12 person class limit.​​​ Great activity to share with a friend or family member.
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Materials Required: All materials will be supplied by instructor and included in the cost of class. Tools provided will be yours to keep (felting mat and needles). Additional kits will be available for purchase
Cost: $65 per student, includes supplies.
Introduction to Enameling Workshop
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Instructor: Kathryn Osgood
Dates: May 10 (Saturday), 1 pm - 5 pm
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Description: Learn the art of enameling (fusing powdered glass to metal) and create colorful jewelry! We will learn techniques including sifting, shading, and stenciling on copper using opaque and transparent enamels. Kiln firing and torch firing options will be covered. Students can expect to create several enamel pendants or earrings in this class.
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Skill Level: Beginner to advance
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials.
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Cost: $95 per student, includes supplies. 6 person class limit.​​​ Cost of class includes all materials and tools.
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NOTE: Class will be held at instructor's workshop in Hollis, Maine. Instructor will provide directions. Please allow driving time to arrive at 1:00pm.
Black and White Photography Workshop
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Instructor: David Hursty
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Two (2) time slots available:
Dates: June 5 (Thursday), 10 am - 2 pm
October 2 (Thursday), 10 am - 2 pm
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Description: An introduction to black and white photography. We will be discussing the zone theory of light, capturing an image using a camera or phone camera, editing the image, and printing the image. Teacher will supply a professional printer and high-end photo paper for printing.
Skill: Beginners to intermediate experience
Materials Required: Teacher will supply a professional printer and high-end photo paper for printing. Students should bring a camera or phone to take pictures.
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Cost: $75 per student, includes teacher provided supplies, Limit 6 students per class
Painting the Maine Landscape in Watercolor
Back to Basics
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Instructor: Madeline Wikler
Dates: July: 14, 21, 28, August: 4, 11
5 sessions on Mondays, 1 pm - 3 pm
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Description: This five-week course will focus on the elements that go into painting the Maine landscape: skies, mountains, foliage, barns, fences, roads, etc. Students may work from their own reference photos or can use photos provided by the instructor. A short demo each week will focus on one or more of these landscape features, while emphasizing the elements and principles of design.
Skill Level: Suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate painters.
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Materials Required: Only basic watercolor supplies needed, but a more specific list will be sent out prior to class.
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Cost: $175 per student, 6 person class limit.​​​
Introduction to Stone Setting Workshop
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Instructor: Kathryn Osgood
Dates: August 9 (Saturday), 10 am - 4 pm
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Description: Create your own jewelry in a day! This class introduces basic metal smithing skills including sawing, filing, texturing, and soldering, while creating a pendant or ring with a bezel set stone.
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(A 30 minute lunch break is included. It is recommended to bring your own lunch.)
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Skill Level: Beginner to advance
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Materials Required: Instructor will supply all of the materials.
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Cost: $115 per student, includes supplies. 5 person class limit.​​​ Cost of class includes all materials and tools.
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NOTE: Class will be held at instructor's workshop in Hollis, Maine. Instructor will provide directions. Please allow driving time to arrive at 10:00 am.