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Fabric Landscapes Made Easy
with Elizabeth Chickering
Create beautiful landscapes from batik and cotton fabric scraps and embellishments. You do not need an expensive pattern or a kit to make this wall-hanging that you will want to frame. Techniques taught are based on Karen Eckmeier’s original book: “Accidental Landscapes, Surprisingly Simple Quilted Scenes”.
Download the materials list for the fabric landscape class here.
( Optional book purchase available from instructor for $21.95 )
The Art of Collage
with Gayle Fitzpatrick
In this 3-week class, students will learn the basics of collage. It;s a great class for beginners who want to tap into creativity, as well as for artists and craft enthusiasts to approach design, texture, and color with a different medium.
During this class, we will make cards, abstract self portraits, compositions for other artwork ( such as painting ), bookmarks, nad decorating book covers or journals.
Watercolor Abstract Creation
with Beth Goody
Watercolor Abstracts: Nature as Your Guide
Explore your creativity with this one-night fun and relaxing watercolor class! Using leaves and blossoms as a natural reference, you’ll create a beautiful abstract painting inspired by the shapes and textures of nature.
No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy experimenting with color, form, and the natural world. Take home a unique piece of art that celebrates the beauty of spring!
Sewing & Quilt Weekends
with NACE Staff
Finish those UFOs (aka unfinished objects) or start a new one. Pick up helpful tips from fellow stitchers and make new friends! Escape those constant interruptions at home with over five hours of sewing and camaraderie. Show and tell is encouraged, and no one is too new to join in the fun! Bring handwork or your sewing machine and supplies. Iron, ironing board, cutting mats and rulers supplied.
Space is limited to 16 people so be sure to register early!
Class times are as follows:
Friday: 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm
* Senior Rate (65+ is $10) to register for senior rate, please call 207-676-3223
Wire Wrap Jewelry ( NMHA Location )
with Beth Goody
New season, new projects!
Join us for a fun and creative wire wrapping class where you’ll learn techniques to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped pieces - no matter your experience level! Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is for you. There will be several projects to select from. Let’s get wrapping and make something magical together! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring round nose jewelry pliers with you if you have them, and you can bring your own stones if you’d like.
A materials fee of $10 per project is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Beth will also have additional jewelry kits available for purchase.
Gel Plate Printmaking For Beginners
with Pam Clark
Gel Plate Printing is a dynamic and fun way to express yourself through creating monoprints on a soft, pliable gel plate. Each one-of-a-kind print is as individual as the person creating it and requires no prior art skills to do. In class you will learn what gel plate printing is, how to do it using several different techniques, and be provided with the materials needed to create a variety of prints.
This class is so much fun & expected to fill up fast so sign up early!
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
Intermediate Acrylic Painting
with Gayle Fitzpatrick
This 3-week class is for students with some experience in painting with acrylics. We will undertake more advanced color exercises and complex composition problems ( such as a square composition ).
In addition, students will have time and opertunity to pursue personal ideas with assistance and guidance.
Knitting - 3 Weeks
with Vicky Vaughn
Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students.
Materials to bring to class:
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)
Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.
No class: 11/25, 12/13, 12/20, 2/17