Make Happy Holidays!

Make different holiday decorations at each session, including wreath ornaments, sprigs of holly or mistletoe, and popcorn/cranberry garlands that keep year after year! Use a variety of stitches and skills ranging from single and double crochets to puff and post stitches to increases, decreases and picots. Join the circle and spread some holiday cheer in your home or give these as amazing handmade gifts! All materials provided and all skill levels welcome.

Myriah Davis, owner & operator of Davis Arts, a pop-culture-based art business, has more than 20 years of crochet experience. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm for all things yarn, but especially crochet, with everyone she meets.

Discover the art of rug hooking!

Janet will guide you through each stage of this joyful, simple, and uncomplicated art form. Discover how easy it is to add rovings, hand-spun and synthetic yarns, felting techniques, and decorations once you've mastered the fundamentals. Discuss the origins and history of primitive rug hooking, how to gather and prepare materials, and where to look for design inspiration.

Kits, ranging from $41-$60 and payable to Janet in class, include a hook, instructions, binding, burlap, a hoop and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand-dyed wools.

Review designs/kits at jconnerhookedrugs.com and email jconnerhookedrugs@gmail.com specifying your kit choice(s). No experience necessary.

Bring lunch and a sharp fabric scissors.

Janet Conner, BS in Art Education from Moore College of Art & Design, is a member of the Saco Valley Fiber Artists, and exhibits regionally and at ME Fiber Arts Center. Her hooked designs, as well as those of her students', have been highlighted in Finishing Hooked Rugs and Rug Hooking Magazine. In 2016, Janet co-authored the book Rug Hooking Traditions with James and Mercedes Hutchinson. She released Magnificent Hooked Rugs, influenced by Western art history, in 2020. She teaches both domestically and abroad.

An estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste end up in landfills each year in America. Let's keep some clothes out of the landfill by learning basic hand-mending stitches! Explore different stitch techniques and create your own cloth stitching sampler book to take home. All materials provided.

Sara Ottomano has more than 10 years of experience teaching art classes. She enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable artmaking practices, and create stories together.

In four hours, with a break for lunch, make 10 unique cards using techniques such as stamping, embossing, die cuts, fancy folds and more. Registration closes at noon on 12/5. Bring lunch and an adhesive (not a glue stick). Suggestions: Scor-Tape, two-sided tape, Tombow white glue, or a tape runner.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

This course covers multiple subject areas and includes assignments and sharing your work with the class. Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here's an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your camera. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience shooting sports photos for local high schools, then weddings and stock agencies. His love of the great outdoors led him to his true passion—nature photography. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Many of his images have been published in school textbooks.

Have a sewing project in mind but don't know where to start? Join us and sew with friendly, like-minded people! Make a project you'll be proud of and take the guesswork out of sewing. Emily will be available to provide sewing machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques. Enjoy a small class size and work at your own pace with personalized instruction. Come learn to sew or improve your skills in this hands-on class.

Emily Loder is a recreational programmer who, through Girl Scouting and volunteer service, has learned many skills that she enjoys sharing with her community. She has extensive experience with both machine and hand sewing techniques.

Unleash your creativity and find your inner calm in this immersive meditative drawing session. Designed for artists of all levels, this workshop invites you to explore the therapeutic benefits of drawing through a series of engaging prompts, including zentangles, whimsical doodles, and a mix of both abstract and realistic themes. Experience the joy of drawing without the pressure of perfection. This session prioritizes the process over the product, encouraging you to let your imagination flow freely. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, you'll discover a space where relaxation and creativity intersect. All drawing supplies will be provided, allowing you to dive right in. However, feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite materials if you prefer. Join us for an evening of fun, exploration, and inspiration–where the only goal is to enjoy the art of drawing!

Karalyn Thayer has a BFA from the ME College of Art with a background in teaching web and graphic design. She creates her art with the use of mixed-media illustrations and loves experimenting with at-home printmaking.

Create your own cards and envelopes using watercolor, homemade stamps, and drawing tools! We'll explore color mixing and layering to create vibrant stationary. The stamps used in class will be made from a variety of recycled materials including rubber bands, bubble wrap, and yarn. Participants will take home at least five cards and five sheets of stamped paper that could be turned into envelopes. All materials are provided. Please wear appropriate clothing to work with paint.

Sara Ottomano has more than 10 years of experience teaching art classes. She enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable artmaking practices, and create stories together.