Make your best shot after the sun sets and before it rises! Learn how to capture the Milky Way, moonlit scenes, and more. Aurora activity is reaching its 22-year cycle peak in the summer of 2025, and this session will include all you need to capture stunning aurora images right here in Maine! Equipment needed to successfully capture images at night will also be discussed. Geared to uses of DSLR cameras and Android cell phone cameras, however, iPhone users will benefit from suggested software and processing methods to expand on limitations inherent to that platform. Bring your preferred photography equipment (camera/smartphone) and, weather permitting, go outside after class discussion for a little nighttime photography!

Mike Leonard, a photographer since the '80s with experience ranging from TV production to leading photography cruises, has been sharing his knowledge for more than 45+ years. He enjoys teaching photographers of all levels to help them grow their talents.

Spring brings open windows, flower buds, and a number of holidays. Why not make some cards to celebrate the season? Join us to make three cards: an easy watercolor with a rubber stamp, a center step card, and an embossed floral. Use these cards for Mother's Day, Easter, a birthday, or maybe just a hello! A variety of sentiments will be available for use. All materials provided. Registration closes at noon on 4/7.

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

Create a hardcover accordion book that ties closed with a ribbon, using a heavy mixed-media paper suitable for painting, drawing, and other media. These charming books are wonderful for displaying photos, writing stories and poems, and creating artwork. What a wonderful gift for a creative friend! All materials provided.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges, and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She is a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Have you ever wanted to learn to sew by hand or sew a button but didn't know where to start? Join us to learn basic hand sewing skills to jump-start your mending or embroidery journey. Designed for people who have never sewn by hand or are looking to brush up on the basics, leave class with the ability to thread a needle, knot a thread, sew a running stitch, sew a backstitch, and sew on a button. 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.

Twist, wrap, and loop your way to a necklace or set of earrings using design elements drawn from the sea. Combine found materials with metal and learn easy wire-wrapped loop techniques to create your own unique jewelry. Bring your own sea glass or choose from the instructor's collection. Leave with a completed piece reflecting your creative design and resources to continue making similar jewelry at home. Registration closes at noon on 4/28. Tuition includes materials.

Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator, has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a consultant to artists, nonprofit organizations, and coalitions for social change.

Punch needle is traditionally used for contemporary rug hooking and in the art of ancient cultures. Use basic punch needle techniques, worsted weight yarn, and embroidery hoops to create a modern piece of art for your home. Tuition includes all the supplies needed to create your punch needle masterpiece.

Sarah deGrandis is a formally trained artist and lifelong crafter with a BFA in New Media from the ME College of Art. She is passionate about learning different crafts and using modern, fun takes on traditional techniques.

Study color theory by blending and using pigments to build a solid foundation in watercolor painting. Create the illusion of distance and composition by demonstrated technique. You will be guided through the process as you create your first painting–after that, the possibilities are endless! Russel will assist you in building skills and confidence throughout the course.

Bring 1 small tube each of cadmium yellow (light), cobalt blue, and alizarin crimson; 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal!); 1 round #10 watercolor brush; 1 inch-wide flat brush; 1 drawing pencil #2H; 1 eraser; 1 lightweight board or piece of cardboard; and two sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, 22x30 inches (total supply cost approx. $80).

Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class. Please bring any colors you already have.

Russel Whitten, a local artist and teacher, studied at The Art Students League of New York and Heartwood College of Art and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students adore his laid-back, encouraging demeanor.

Join other beginning and advanced students on outings to enjoy watercolor painting and build friendships with other artists. Learn to manipulate watercolor media and tonal drawing to recreate the appearance of nature with an awareness of forms and their surrounding elements. Our basis will be the study of perspective, composition, value, and color. Class location will be discussed weekly.

Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics.

Bring 1 small tube each of cadmium yellow (light), cobalt blue, and alizarin crimson; 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal!); 1 round #10 watercolor brush; 1 inch-wide flat brush; 1 drawing pencil #2H; 1 eraser; 1 light board or piece of cardboard or portable watercolor easel; a lidded jar of water; two sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, (optional) folding chair (approx. $80).

Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class. Please bring any colors you already have.

Russel Whitten, a local artist and teacher, studied at The Art Students League of New York and Heartwood College of Art and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students adore his laid-back, encouraging demeanor.