Learn new concepts and expand on your existing skills in color theory, blending and application. With step-by-step instructions, learn how to recreate still-life themes and comprehend the utilization of positive and negative space. Work on slightly more difficult still-life and landscape subjects while learning how to create the illusion of distance and composition.

Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics.

Bring 1 small tube each: cadmium yellow (light), cobalt blue, 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-weight 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, Heartwood College of Art, and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students adore his laid-back, encouraging teaching style.

Impress your family and friends with your photos! Learn how to use the camera settings on your phone, as well as how to share and print your photos. Discuss picture-taking techniques and the best free and low-cost tools for editing, finishing, and image management. This class will include time viewing photos and the instructor will provide feedback on student work. Come explore the magic of smartphone photography with Steve!

Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your fully charged smartphone (Android or Apple). Zoom link provided by instructor.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience. 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.

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.

Do you love to read or have friends who do? Maybe you should send them a bookmark card! Make three cards with bookmarks incorporated into them: one in a pocket, another on the corner of a mini card, and the third a tear away. All three will have space to write a message. All materials included.

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

Create a single block relief print by developing and carving an image into a linoleum block. Then ink the block and make a small edition of prints. 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.

Expand your wire-wrapping skills! Build on the foundational knowledge you learned in Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry and learn more intricate wire techniques while incorporating finer metals into your designs. Continue exploring creative ways to turn found objects, like sea glass, into wearable art. Bring your favorite tools (basic tools will also be provided), your own sea glass or choose from our collection. Take home a sophisticated piece that reflects your evolving design style. Registration closes at noon on 3/17.

Requirement: Attendance in a Wire Wrapped Sea Glass course with Jessica.

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 creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.

Make a pair of fine silver earrings!

Unlock the basics of metalworking in this beginner-friendly course. Learn essential techniques like cutting, shaping, heating, and polishing metal to create a unique pair of earrings from start to finish. Using simple, accessible tools like a handheld kitchen torch and small metal anvils, students will practice with copper and brass before completing a final piece in silver. This class is perfect for those looking to bring metalworking into their home or pop-up studio. Registration closes at noon on 3/24.

 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 creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.