Arts & Crafts 

Arts & Crafts

BASKET-MAKING FOR BEGINNERS

LEMAY, MARÉ

Come join in the fun as we create baskets. During this course we will make a wine basket and a mitten basket. Please plan on bringing a bucket, 12 spring-type clothes pins, towel, pencil, a tape measure, sharp cutters, spray bottle, and an awl. Fees for the basket kits will be collected by the instructor at the first class.

WED/September 3, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 6 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $40.00 + $20 Fee for Kits

CHOCOLATE APPRECIATION CLASS

DUMOND, JENNIFER

In this class we will learn about the variations of taste and texture in different types and grades of chocolate.  We will discover the basics of handling chocolate and cooking with chocolate. Finally, we will prepare several chocolate inspired recipes to be shared among the class.

TUE/September 30, 2008 OR October 14, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 2 weeks, Technical Center, Self-supporting Fee: $10 + Supply fee to be paid to instructor the first night of class

DON’T WORRY – BEAD HAPPY

EMERY, HELEN

Are you looking for an outlet for your creativity? Join us for one of our three one-night sessions on beading. We will be making items you can keep for yourself or give as gifts. There will be a different project each week. We’ll supply the materials and tools you’ll need. 

BOOK THONGS: TUE/September 30, 2008, 6:00-8:30, 1 night, Technical Center, Self-supporting Fee: $5 + $5 Lab Fee to be paid to the instructor at class

EARRINGS: TUE/October 7, 2008, 6:00-8:30, 1 night, Technical Center, Self-supporting Fee: $5 + $10 Lab Fee to be paid to the instructor at class

BRACELET: TUE/October 14, 2008, 6:00-8:30, 1 night, Technical Center, Self-supporting Fee: $5 + $10 Lab Fee to be paid to the instructor at class

LEARN TO KNIT/EXPAND YOUR SKILLS

MCKELVEY, PAMELA

Beginning knitters: Learn to cast-on, knit, purl, cast-off as well as make a dish cloth and chemo cap. Intermediate knitters: Get help with a project, learn to make socks, knit cables, popcorns, lace stitches and to carry other colors of yarn. If you have questions, I'll get the answers! NOTE: There is an emphasis on GAUGE for fit.

WED/October 15, 2008, 6:00-8:00, 4 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Self-supporting Fee: $40

SILVER JEWELRY MAKING

HARTWELL, PENNY FULLER

Learn a unique method of creating silver jewelry. We'll be using 99.9% pure silver clay (won't tarnish!) to create stunning earrings, pendants and rings. Molds will be found in every day items. Please be prepared to pay the instructor $60 for supplies at the first class.

WED/October 29, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 3 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $30 + Materials

STAINED GLASS

HARTWELL, PENNY FULLER

Learn the elements of copper-foil stained glass design, how to cut glass, solder, assemble, and finish a piece. You will be using the instructor's tools at the first class. Projects and materials needed will be discussed at that time.

WED/September 3, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 8 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $60 + Materials

Painting

ACRYLIC PAINTING

PUTNAM, CAROLINE

Learn about the materials of acrylic painting and how to create what you want with them. The focus will be on the versatility of the medium. We will be painting on various surfaces including papers, wood, and canvas using various techniques of priming, glazing, texturing and whatever one would be inspired to do - all in informal, hands-on sessions where students are encouraged to be artists with their own vision and expression. Subject matter is personal, so bring what objects or pictures you need to help yourself create your statement in acrylic. Students at any level of ability are welcome.

THU/September 4, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 6 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $60 + Materials

OIL PAINTING

PUTNAM, CAROLINE

Learn about the materials of traditional oil painting and how to create what you want with them. Experience the building of a painting the way the masters built them - from under painting to finished product. Learn about alla prima painting, glazing, pigment properties, colors and how they interact - all in the informal, hands-on sessions where students are encouraged to be artists with their own vision and expression. Subject matter is personal, so bring what objects or

pictures you need to help yourself create your statement in oil. Students at any level of ability are welcome.

TUE/September 2, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 6 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $60 + Materials