To register for workshops, please call us at 207-963-2569!
Boat
1. Sailing
Classroom instruction on the principles of sailing includes safety tips. After a picnic lunch (provided) we will rig the boats and participate in on-water demonstrations by experienced sailors. Students will then practice basic skills in handling a boat under sail. Taught by Petit Manan Yacht Club C/o Kathleen Hart:
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9am – 4pm,
PETIT MANAN YACHT CLUB
7 hours, $125
(rain date Aug 3)
Cooking
2. Danish Luncheon Sandwich As An Art Form
Sunday Eye and Tye Vet’s Midnight Snack are two of the colorful tasty Danish Sandwiches you will make and enjoy using mainly local ingredients. Taught by Hanne Lewis:
Thursday, Aug 9, from 2-5pm,
MASONIC HALL
3 hours, $42
3. Fire, Flour, Water, and You! : An Introduction to Naturally Leavened Bread
Participants will mix, shape, and bake their own batches of artisan bread. Sourdough fermentation, wood-fired baking, and the history of bread will be the topics of conversation. Participants will learn everything they need to know to create a great loaf at home. Taught by Timothy Semler, Co-Owner of Tinder Hearth Wood-Fired Bread.:
Saturday, Aug 4, from 9am-5pm,
DARTHIA FARM
8 hours, $85
4. Mexican Food With Local Ingredients
As a person who grew up in Mexico I always want to share to cook Mexican dishes and we have amazing farms around in off to have a great Mexican experience. Simple food and ideas for a good meal and happy evening. Taught by Irene Corteze:
Tuesday , Jul 31, from 2:30-6pm,
MASONIC HALL
3.5 hours, $47
5. Pasta – Make Your Own
Pasta originated in Italy over a thousand years ago and its popularity has spread worldwide. We’ll make hand and machine rolled spaghetti, noodles, stuffed ravioli, etc., using vegetables and herbs. We’ll also make several simple but delicious sauces and eat the fruits of our labor. Taught by Cynthia Thayer: WWW.CynthiaUnderwoodThayer.com
Tuesday , Aug 7, from 9am-1pm,
DARTHIA FARM
4 hours, $42
Craft
6. Adirondack Chair
Construct a standard adirondack chair from Down East cedar with the ability to add your touch with cut out and stain. Taught by Chris Chessie:
Thursday, Aug 9, from 9am-4pm,
TENT
7 hours, $145
7. Beachcomber Basket
What can I do with my beach finds? Use mine or bring in driftwood, shells, glass, rope, and more to create a one of a kind basket. Taught by Martha Chessie:
Thursday, Aug 9, from 9am-4pm,
CHURCH
7 hours, $85
8. Building a Rustic Trellis
Using locally cut trees and branches, create trellises for your garden. Make a Free standing unit to attach to a wall, or a low trellis form for climbing veggies. Taught by Vicki Fox:
Tuesday , Jul 31, from 9am-1pm,
TENT
4 hours, $50
9. Double Walled Basket
This beautiful footed bowl is created by weaving an inside dyed basket, and using that as a mold for a natural outside basket. Taught by Martha Chessie:
Friday, Aug 10, from 9am-2pm,
CHURCH
5 hours, $65
10. Free Range Stained Glass
Try the art of stained glass without a pattern. Turn glorious colored scrap glass into mini-works of art. Learn to grind foil and solder. Cutting of glass possible, but not required Taught by Pamela Broderick:
Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday, July 30, 31 & Aug 1, from 9am – noon ,
WORKS OF HAND
9 hours, $110
11. Jar Basket
Weave this basket around a small jar or vase (provided). The basket will be made of dyed brown ash and braided sweetgrass. This container will hold water for flowers, or can be used as a receptacle for your desktop items. Taught by Paula Thorne:
Monday, Jul 30, from 9am- noon & 1-6pm,
COMBS STUDIO
8 hours, $105
12. Penobscot Ash and Sweetgrass Fancy Baskets
Use hand pounded, natural and colored brown ash and sweetgrass to weave over a wooden mold, a small, decorative, basket using traditional techniques such as curly cues, and porcupine weave from this eighth generation basket maker. Taught by Paula Thorne:
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9am- noon & 1-6pm,
COMBS STUDIO
8 hours, $105
13. Pin Cushion Basket
Brown ash and sweetgrass basket topped with a pincushion, this colorful basket uses dyed weavers and is bound with sweetgrass. Taught by Paula Thorne:
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 9am- noon & 1-6pm,
COMBS STUDIO
8 hours, $105
14. Pottery Wheel (adult)
Have you ever found yourself captivated by the apparently magical way a vessel is pulled up from the mound of clay? In this hands-on experience a studio potter will guide you with patience, lightheartedness and an emphasis on taking creative risks and having fun. Taught by Anna Woolf: wildcardpottery.etsy.com
Saturday, Aug 4, from 10:00-noon & 1-3pm,
COMBS STUDIO
4 hours, $60
15. Pottery Wheel (children’s)
Have you ever found yourself captivated by the apparently magical way a vessel is pulled up from the mound of clay? In this hands-on experience a studio potter will guide you with patience, lightheartedness and an emphasis on taking creative risks and having fun. Taught by Anna Woolf: wildcardpottery.etsy.com
Sunday, Aug 5, from 10:00-12:00,
COMBS STUDIO
2 hours, $32
16. Simply Gourdgeous Gourd Workshop
Make a gourd birdhouse or a gourd centerpiece. Decorate your gourd using various methods, which will be taught by the instructor. Taught by Sandi Cirillo: especially-for-ewe.com
Thursday, Aug 2, from 1-4pm,
PENINSULA SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB
3 hours, $38
17. Soap Making
Learn to make cold process soap the way great grandma by combining lye, water and oils. We will use plant based ingredients. Taught by Amy Reisman: www.artemisfarm.me
Monday, Jul 30, from 1-5pm,
WOMEN’S CLUB
4 hours, $45
18. Square to Round Collector’s Basket
Do you enjoy antique baskets? Create this woven bottom basket with a sturdy square notched handle which measures 12Wx 10H. Taught by Martha Chessie:
Wednesday, Aug 8, from 9am-2pm,
CHURCH
5 hours, $65
19. Textured Metal Clocks
Learn how to texture copper or brass sheet metal to create beautiful functional time pieces! Taught by Amanda Coburn: http://amandacoburn.etsy.com
Saturday, Aug 4, from 3-5pm,
COMBS STUDIO
2 hours, $37
20. Traditional Small Work Basket with a Handle
Five inches in diameter and six inches tall, this hand-pounded brown ash simple weave basket with a handle, can be used for picking berries. Taught by an award winning Penobscot basket maker. Taught by Paula Thorne:
Tuesday , Jul 31, from 9am- noon &1-6pm,
COMBS STUDIO
8 hours, $105
21. Twig Light
Create a table lamp or hanging fixture by weaving fresh twigs into a pleasing form. Light sockets will be provided. Taught by Vicki Fox: StickChick.com
Tuesday , Aug 7, from 9am-1pm,
TENT
4 hours, $62
Dance
22. Contra And Folk Dancing
Contra, Schottish, Polka, Waltzes and Circle Dances from around the World. Laugh, have fun, meet new people while getting great exercise. Taught by Jon Archer And Irene Cortese:
Saturday, Aug 11, from 5-7pm,
HAMMOND HALL
2 hours, $10
23. Creative Movement
Creative Movement techniques will help each participant to create Taught by Katenia Keller:
Thursday, Aug 9, from 9-noon & 1-3pm,
HAMMOND HALL
5 hours, $60
Fiber Arts
24. Doodle Stitching
Employ traditional embroidery skills and apply them in an imaginative, non-traditional manner…doodle stitch your way into creative and fun projects! Embellish a quilt or appliqué an item. An excellent class for crazy quilters and adventurous fiber art lovers. Taught by Audra Christie: www.audrachristie.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AUDart
Saturday, Aug 4, from 11am – 3pm,
CHURCH
4 hours, $50
25. Fabulous Felted Purse
Experience the magic of the felting process, using loose fibers and yarns, create your one of a kind evening purse. Some experience desirable but enthusiastic beginners are welcome! Taught by Debbie Gilbert : www.debbiegilbertartist.com
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 9am – noon ,
MASONIC HALL
3 hours, $50
26. Family Felting
Making felt is like magic! Turn loose wool fibers into a strong piece of felted art that you can be proud of! This is a parent / child activity. Taught by Debbie Gilbert : www.debbiegilbertartist.com
Wednesday, Aug 8, from 9-11:30am,
MASONIC HALL
2.5 hours, $45
27. Multimedia Fiber
Sample fun, intriguing techniques using fibers, found objects, and embellishments that can artfully stand alone or be combined with quilted pieces. Experiment with paper, needle felting, wet felting, beadwork, hand embroidery and more! No experience necessary. Taught by Audra Christie: www.audrachristie.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AUDart
Saturday, Aug 11, from 11am – 3 pm ,
CHURCH
4 hours, $55
28. Fiber Fun For Kids
Make felted bowls and learn to do Japanese Braiding. Learn about types of fiber and how to use them to make lots of different projects. Taught by Sandi Cirillo: especially-for-ewe.com
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9-11am,
PENINSULA SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB
2 hours, $23
29. Needle Felted Finger Puppets
Try you hand at making a delightful little critter that comes alive as a finger puppet. This class will cover basic needle felting techniques. Taught by Gail Moorhouse: www.blackberrylanealpacas.com
Wednesday, Aug 8, from 1-4pm,
MASONIC HALL
3 hours, $40
30. Shibori Silk Scarves on a PVC Pipe
Shibori, the Japanese resist method of creating designs on silk. Wrap silk around a PVC pipe and add silk dyes to mix colors on the silk and paint directly on the silk. Each person will leave with two silk scarves Taught by Sandi Cirillo: especially-for-ewe.com
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 1-4pm,
PENINSULA SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB
3 hours, $38
31. Silk Screen construction and uses
Learn to make and use a silk screen, thickened dyes and acrylic medium, deconstructed silk screening, water-based media, paper stencils, masks, and waxes, for resist printing and more. Keep the silkscreen, printing surface, squeegee, and book. Taught by Beth Berman: http://maine-coast-fiberarts.com/
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 10:00-noon & 1-3pm,
CHURCH
5 hours, $100
32. Stamp Making
Construct rolling and flat stamps for use with inks and paints including a stamp from a photograph. (must email photo to instructor before class.) Taught by Beth Berman: http://maine-coast-fiberarts.com/
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9-noon and 1-3,
CHURCH
5 hours, $65
33. Traditional Felting using modern techniques
Felting smooth, flat sheets of felt using luscious alpaca fiber, these sheets can be used as table runners, scarves or placemats, cut and stitched into bags etc, or can later be adorned with needle felting. Taught by Gail Moorhouse: www.blackberrylanealpacas.com
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 1-4pm,
MASONIC HALL
3 hours, $50
Free
34. Geology of Frazer Point
Join Field Naturalist Kate Petrie for a look at the rich geology along the shoreline of Frazer Point picnic area. Come prepared for a short walk over cobbles and wet shoreline, wear sturdy shoes. Taught by Kate Petrie:
Monday, Aug 6, from 9:30 – 11am,
FRASER POINT
1.5 hours, FREE
35. Singing Circle
A chance to get together and sing. If you enjoy informal singing, please join us. Singers of all ages are encouraged to brine a song to share / teach. Instruments are most welcome. Taught by Beverly Sovet:
Monday, Jul 30, from noon – 1pm,
HAMMOND HALL
1 hours, FREE
36. Singing Circle
A chance to get together and sing. If you enjoy informal singing, please join us. Singers of all ages are encouraged to brine a song to share / teach. Instruments are most welcome. Taught by Beverly Sovet:
Monday, Aug 6, from noon – 1pm,
HAMMOND HALL
1 hours, FREE
37. Yoga
Enhance your art-making and general state of being with this multi-level yoga class. Breathe, stretch, strengthen, awaken awareness and find equilibrium. Taught by Kris Onuf, RYT 200: kkonuf.wordpress.com
Wednesday, Aug 1 & 8, from 9-10:30am,
HAMMOND HALL
3 hours, FREE
Jewelry
38. Bronze Bell with Metal Clay
Design and create a small working bell using Fast Fire BronzClay. The first day of the class will be devoted to designing and fabricating the bells, which will be between classes. The second day will be for polishing and finishing the bells. Taught by Lisa Salsbury: www.willowandme.com
Saturday Aug 4, 9-noon & 1-3 / Sunday Aug 5, 9-noon, from ,
WOMEN’S CLUB
8 hours, $106
39. Chain Maille Jewelry
Learn two different patterns of chain making, the byzantine and full Persian chain. Create beautiful bracelets with the patterns taught! Taught by Amanda Coburn: http://amandacoburn.etsy.com
Sunday, Aug 5, from 9-noon,
PENINSULA SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB
3 hours, $40
40. Etched Metal Jewelry
Learn how to use etching solution to create patterns and designs into copper or brass, oxidize and buff your design, and turn it into wearable art! Taught by Amanda Coburn: http://amandacoburn.etsy.com
Saturday, Aug 4, from 9-11:30am,
PENINSULA SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB
2.5 hours, $35
41. Fold Formed Copper Jewelry
Create texture and design in copper sheet metal by folding to create creases in the metal! Soften work-hardened copper with torch, and use a heat patina to create beautiful, unexpected colors on copper! Finish pieces with bail or ear-wires to make gorgeous, wearable art! Taught by Amanda Coburn: http://amandacoburn.etsy.com
Sunday, Aug 5, from 1-3:30pm,
COMBS STUDIO
2.5 hours, $35
42. Paper Jewelry
With the cost of precious metal skyrocketing, this class will focus on a cheaper, but no less elegant, material for jewelry making: paper. Using folding and laminating we will create beautiful jewelry without the high cost. Taught by Sarah Doremus:
Tuesday , Aug 7, from 9-noon & 1-4,
COMBS STUDIO
6 hours, $90
43. Polymer Clay Jewelry: The basics of beads and bangles
Learn the skills needed to create striking designs in this easy, versatile clay and make a pendant and earrings. Introduction to clay techniques; color mixing, basic cane construction, bead and jewelry finishing. Taught by Chris McLarty & Debra Thuss: rafikisafaris.com
Tuesday , Jul 31, from 9-noon & 1-4pm,
WOMEN’S CLUB
6 hours, $72
44. Polymer Clay Jewelry: Going beyond the basics
A step towards professional polymer clay crafting, this class will explore new cane construction techniques to turn into striking jewelry. Advanced bead making, Skinner blends, texturing and working with jewelry findings and necklace styles are just part of the fun. Taught by Chris McLarty & Debra Thuss: rafikisafaris.com
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 9-noon & 1-4pm,
WOMEN’S CLUB
6 hours, $72
45. Silver Pebble Pendant
This class will take you through the process of drilling pebble, designing and cutting silver element and tube setting so that you leave class with a pendant around your neck! Taught by Sarah Doremus:
Wednesday, Aug 8, from 9-noon & 1-4,
COMBS STUDIO
6 hours, $95
46. Split Stone Necklace FRIDAY
Use a rock saw to cut a beach pebble and line it with silver to create a one of a kind pendant. Skills learned include basic lapidary, soldering, sawing and hand fabrication. Taught by Sarah Doremus:
Friday, Aug 10, from 9-noon & 1-4,
COMBS STUDIO
6 hours, $125
47. Split Stone Necklace Monday
Use a rock saw to cut a beach pebble and line it with silver to create a one of a kind pendant. Skills learned include basic lapidary, soldering, sawing and hand fabrication. Taught by Sarah Doremus:
Monday, Aug 6, from 9-noon & 1-4,
COMBS STUDIO
6 hours, $125
48. Tin Can Automata
A mint tin or a Band-Aid box , some wire ,a crank and imagination will make a small, sculptural machine that tells a story kinetically. Things move, spin, and jump. Taught by Sarah Doremus:
Thursday, Aug 9, from 9-noon & 1-4,
COMBS STUDIO
6 hours, $85
Music
49. Build and Play the Cookie-Tin Banjo
Learn the high art of Cookie Tin Banjo construction and playing. This course assumes no prior musical or instrument-making experience. Each student in the class will build, and take home, a funky, but world-class, CTB and learn enough music theory and technique to suitably impress family, friends and even complete strangers. Taught by Richard Hill:
Tuesday , Aug 7, from 9-noon & 1-4pm,
WOMEN’S CLUB
6 hours, $95
50. Jazz Improvisation for all instruments
We will explore the use of scales, modes and other techniques for improvisation over Jazz standards and the Blues. This can be applied by any instrument. Taught by Mike Levine: mikelevinemusic.com
Saturday, Aug 4, from 10-noon & 1-3pm,
HAMMOND HALL
4 hours, $50
Sculpture
51. Making Kinetic Toys
We will be making figures out of Sculpy and then animating them as moving toys – puppets, rolling on wheels, flying on springs, riding toilet paper etc. Taught by John McMurray:
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9-noon & 1-4pm,
WOMEN’S CLUB
6 hours, $65
52. Poppet
Open the window of your imagination in this intermediate workshop, sculpting paper clays, using paint, your own fabrics, and trims to embellish. Hand sewing skills and a rough sketch of your intended project a must. Taught by Lillian Alberti: www.a-lil-whimsy.com
Monday & Tuesday , Aug 6 & 7, from 9am-5pm,
MASONIC HALL
16 hours, $180
53. Stone Sculpture Friday
Basic to advanced stone-working techniques such as drilling, splitting, carving, and assembling for sculptural and functional pieces. Micro to monolithic sculpture opportunities. Taught by Obadiah Bourne Buell: www.bournedesigns.info
Friday, Aug 3, from 9am – 3pm,
BUELL QUARRY
6 hours, $90
54. Stone Sculpture Lite Sunday
Need a shorter day? Basic to advanced stone-working techniques such as drilling, splitting, carving, and assembling for sculptural and functional pieces. Micro to monolithic sculpture opportunities. Taught by Obadiah Bourne Buell: www.bournedesigns.info
Sunday, Aug 5, from 9am – 1pm,
BUELL QUARRY
4 hours, $60
55. Stone Sculpture Lite Thursday
Need a shorter day? Basic to advanced stone-working techniques such as drilling, splitting, carving, and assembling for sculptural and functional pieces. Micro to monolithic sculpture opportunities. Taught by Obadiah Bourne Buell: www.bournedesigns.info
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9am – 1pm,
BUELL QUARRY
4 hours, $60
56. Stone Sculpture Saturday
Basic to advanced stone-working techniques such as drilling, splitting, carving, and assembling for sculptural and functional pieces. Micro to monolithic sculpture opportunities. Taught by Obadiah Bourne Buell: www.bournedesigns.info
Saturday, Aug 4, from 9am – 3pm,
BUELL QUARRY
6 hours, $90
Theater
57. BALLOON-MANIA! Balloon sculpting made easy
From the simple dog, to the complex motorcycle, this is the chance to learn how to create simple balloons into exotic animals and amazing shapes. Basic balloon twisting skills are covered as well as more advanced techniques. Taught by Zach Field:
Monday & Friday, Aug 6 & 10, from 1-2pm,
WOMEN’S CLUB
2 hours, $35
58. JUGGLE-RAMA! Learn to juggle!
The basic three ball cascade – Breaking this complex art into easy-to-learn steps, you will have everyone on their way to becoming a juggler! More advanced jugglers are also welcome, and will learn more complex patterns and tricks Taught by Zach Field:
Monday & Friday, Aug 6 & 10, from 10-11:30am,
WOMEN’S CLUB
3 hours, $45
59. Maine Masquerade
A performance workshop where participants of all ages become writer/director/actor/costumer/producer as they create (and perform) an original mask and an accompanying original story, song or poem based on a personal Maine experience. Taught by Peter Morse:
Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday, Aug 6, 7 & 8, from 1:30 – 4pm,
HAMMOND HALL
7.5 hours, $90
60. Swashbuckling for the Stage
Grab a sword and fight like a pirate! Using techniques seen in Zorro, Pirates of the Carribean, The Princess Bride, and other films, we’ll learn cuts, thrusts, parries, and other piratical moves. By the end of class, you’ll be swashing and buckling like a pro! Taught by Angela Bonacasa: www.angelabonacasa.com
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Aug 9, 10, 11, from 3-5pm,
HAMMOND HALL
6 hours, $70
Visual Art
61. Artistic Sketching and Drawing
Building the habit of sketching and drawing creates a foundation from which all other fine art mediums can evolve. Sketching captures the emotional response to something we see, drawing builds the nuance. Both are very learnable skills. Taught by Wendilee Heath O’Brien:
Tuesday , Jul 31, from 10am-2pm,
O’Brien
4 hours, $44
62. Basic Digital photography / Get It Right, From the Start
A practical guide for photographers including fundamentals of composition, learning to see as the camera sees, basic photo editing tools for maximizing details. Includes portrait etiquette. Taught by Bruce Cassaday: www.mainephotographics.com
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 31 & Aug 1, from 9am – noon ,
PENINSULA SCHOOL LIBRARY
6 hours, $70
63. Cyanotype/ Blue Printing
Learn to make negatives or contact prints from an object on paper or fabric using one of the oldest photographic processes. Expose your imagery in sunlight and develop in cold water! Taught by Marissa Lare: mlarephoto.com
Saturday, Aug 4, from 9-noon & 1-3pm,
HAMMOND HALL
5 hours, $70
64. Cyanotype/ Blue Printing t-shirts
Learn to make contact prints on a t-shirt using one of the oldest photographic processes. No negatives needed! Expose your imagery in sunlight and develop in cold water Taught by Marissa Lare: mlarephoto.com
Sunday & Monday, Aug 5 & 6, from 10:30am-1pm,
HAMMOND HALL
5 hours, $70
65. Drawing and Painting Boats on the High Seas
We will explore how artists use boats in their artwork as well as different techniques on how to render boats within an acrylic painting. Some knowledge of acrylics will be helpful, but not necessary. Taught by Kaitlyn Metcalf: www.MossKeepStudio.com
Tuesday , Aug 7, from 10am- 4pm,
CHURCH
6 hours, $77
66. Encaustic Workshop: Melted Beeswax and Image Transfer Techniques
Image transfer techniques will be used with your encaustic painting. We will work with carbon and wax paper, charcoal, graphite, stencils, stamps, and joss and foil papers. Taught by Diana Quinn: www.muddypaws.com
Tuesday , Jul 31, from 9am-2pm,
CHURCH
5 hours, $60
67. Encaustic Workshop: Paint and Collage with Melted Beeswax 7/30
Make encaustic medium, mix colors, layer wax, do image transfers, collage, and incorporate found objects to create encaustic paintings. All materials provided, but bring what you’d like to experiment with including collage materials, fabric, paper, etc Taught by Diana Quinn: www.muddypaws.com
Monday, Jul 30, from 9am-2pm,
CHURCH
5 hours, $60
68. Encaustic Workshop: Paint and Collage with Melted Beeswax 8/6
Make encaustic medium, mix colors, layer wax, do image transfers, collage, and incorporate found objects to create encaustic paintings. All materials provided, but bring what you’d like to experiment with including collage materials, fabric, paper, etc Taught by Diana Quinn: www.muddypaws.com
Monday, Aug 6, from 9am-2pm,
CHURCH
5 hours, $60
69. Exploring the Landscape Within; Mixed Media Portraits
Layer paints, pastels, stencils, ephemera and more to tell a story about yourself, an adored person, pet or place. Step by step guidance including photocopied photographs creating this treasured heirloom. Taught by Carol MIchaud:
Thursday, Aug 2, from 9-noon and 1-3pm ,
HAMMOND HALL
5 hours, $60
70. Glass Fusing
This 6 x 5 inch mosaic of stained glass will be fused together in a kiln and become a picture that can be hung in a sunny window or displayed in a plate holder. Taught by Suzanne Maren:
Saturday, Aug 11, from 10-11:30am & 1:30-2pm,
COMBS STUDIO
2 hours, $25
71. Glowing Sunsets with Pastels
Blend colors cleanly so that the sky is luminous, learn techniques on how to make sunsets that are not muddy, many “tricks” for special effects taught. Drawing skills not needed. Beginners to advanced. Taught by Gay Paratore: NSArtists.org
Friday, Aug 3, from 10am-4pm,
MASONIC HALL
6 hours, $62
72. Iphone Photography
Turn the phone in your pocket into a great camera. Snapshot and video photography, cropping, editing, and enhance your photos. Learn to pre-vision your photos and handle your camera. Taught by Bruce Cassaday: www.mainephotographics.com
Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug 7 & 8, from 9am – noon ,
PENINSULA SCHOOL LIBRARY
6 hours, $60
73. Paint an Incredible Iris with oils over acrylics
Paint from iris photos; drawing provided by instructor or do your own. Under-paint in fast drying acrylics, use hair drier, then blending oils colors over that to get an iris that glows. Taught by Gay Paratore: NSArtists.org
Thursday, Aug 2, from 10am-4pm,
MASONIC HALL
6 hours, $65
74. Paint Box Poetry Play
Feed your art, stir your soul! Join us to play with colors and words, kick your imagination into high gear and create magic in image and verse. Taught by Aria Tuki: http://ariatuki.com
Friday, Aug 3, from 9-noon,
HAMMOND HALL
3 hours, $35
75. Paint Box Poetry Play for Kids
Join us to play with colors and words, let your imagination soar and create magic in picture and rhyme. Taught by Aria Tuki: http://ariatuki.com
Friday, Aug 3, from 1-3pm,
HAMMOND HALL
2 hours, $23
76. Photography for Artists / How to photograph your works
A practical guide for artists and craft people to successfully photograph their artworks for presentation, catalogs, advertising, and documentation. The first day will cover photographing 2 dimensional works; the second day will cover 3 dimensional works. Taught by Bruce Cassaday: www.mainephotographics.com
Thursday & Friday, Aug 9 & 10, from 9am – noon ,
PENINSULA SCHOOL LIBRARY
6 hours, $65
77. Solarplate (TM) Printmaking
With this non-toxic process, using photo-sensitive polymer coated plates, we will create relief images which we will ink and print in a variety of ways. Taught by Kris Onuf: kkonuf.wordpress.com
Friday, Aug 3, from 1-5pm,
COMBS STUDIO
4 hours, $65
78. Sponge Painting With Acrylics
Quick and easy way to a gorgeous landscape painting. Special effects with sponge application taught. Choose your own subject, many photos available. No drawing ability needed. Taught by Gay Paratore: NSArtists.org
Monday, Jul 30, from 10am-4pm,
MASONIC HALL
6 hours, $61
79. Vibrant Watercolor
Creating rich, vibrant color does not have to be an accident! Learn how to build dynamic, energized color washes when painting in W/C. Taught by Wendilee Heath O’Brien:
Thursday, Aug 2, from 10am-3pm,
O’Brien
5 hours, $65
80. Wood Block Buffet
Glue together your own creation from a virtual buffet of wooden pieces and parts. Participants start with a plywood blank and end wherever their imaginations take them. Taught by Blake Hendrickson: BlakeStream.com
Wednesday, Aug 1, from 1- 2:30,
HAMMOND HALL
1.5 hours, $20
Writing
81. Writing Your Life
Writers of all levels who want to write about their lives and experiences either for publication or for family reference, will spend time doing exercises and critiquing each other’s work. It is intended to be both fun and hard work. Taught by Cynthia Thayer: WWW.CynthiaUnderwoodThayer.com
Sunday, Aug 5, from 9am-3pm,
DORCUS
6 hours, $70
