Arts & Crafts

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Sewing for Beginners II Evening Class

with Lori Roberts

Oct

22

October 22nd to December 10th, 2024

$72 More Info

This is the continuation of Sewing for Beginners. You must have taken Sewing for Beginners I to register for this class.

About Lori: Lori got started sewing because her daughter wanted a quilt when she was in kindergarten after she had heard a story about a quilt. She was 5 years old. She’s been sewing ever since, for over 15 years! Lori also loves being able to share her knowledge of sewing with beginners who are just starting out as well as others who are learning new tricks of the trade. “Teaching the correct way to use sewing machines to create clothing, display items used for decoration and practical items to use around the house or to give as gifts is such a rewarding experience.”

Please sign up early to assure the class will run. Any classes that do not meet the minium student count will be cancelled 8 days prior to the start date.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

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Scrappy Table Runner with an Applique Accent

with Jacqueline Soper

Oct

8

October 8th to 15th, 2024

$35 More Info

Make this table runner with lots of scraps or make it with themed fabric. Learn rotary cutting, sewing with a scant quarter inch, applique methods, and quilting and binding techniques. After making one you will want to make more. Use as gifts for any special occasions including holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Supply list will be sent to all participants once we know class will run.

About Jaki: Jaki Soper has been sewing and quilting for over 40 years. She is the owner of Quilt Studio 55, a local business that supports long arm services, studio classes, and custom quilt designs. Her classes are comprised of learning simple techniques which allow for truing up sewn units to achieve accuracy. If you are interested in mastering the flying geese units in the placemat class, or sewing with curves in the drunkard path class, then these classes are for you.

Please sign up early to assure the class will run. Any classes that do not meet the minium student count will be cancelled 8 days prior to the start date.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Sewing for Beginners I Daytime Class

with Lori Roberts

Oct

22

October 22nd to December 10th, 2024

$72 More Info

Start at the beginning. Learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin and sew an accurate ¼ inch seam. Make simple projects every week. Have fun and learn at your own pace while building your skills and gaining confidence. Move on to making your own pillowcase, using the “hot dog” method and learning a French seam. You will need to purchase your own fabric for pillowcases and have basic sewing supplies, needles, thread, scissors and a working sewing machine with manual. The instructor will provide material for all other projects and has a sewing machine available for use.

About Lori: Lori got started sewing because her daughter wanted a quilt when she was in kindergarten after she had heard a story about a quilt. She was 5 years old. She’s been sewing ever since, for over 15 years! Lori also loves being able to share her knowledge of sewing with beginners who are just starting out as well as others who are learning new tricks of the trade. “Teaching the correct way to use sewing machines to create clothing, display items used for decoration and practical items to use around the house or to give as gifts is such a rewarding experience.”

Please sign up early to assure the class will run. Any classes that do not meet the minium student count will be cancelled 8 days prior to the start date.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

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Drawing Basics

with Debra Bickford

Nov

12

November 12th to December 17th, 2024

$54 More Info

The act of careful observation and interpretation of an object on a flat surface develops skill and is a calming activity. Drawing requires one to slow down and look very carefully at what is in front of you. You will be given tips and tricks to break down an object into basic shapes. See how to create 3/D value, texture and effects of light on an object. Learn to draw from direct observation. We will follow the basic process of careful observation, creation of basic shapes, refining shapes and creating value and details to bring a drawing to life. The instructor will provide a significant collection of natural objects to choose from. You will have the option to create a simple lighting observation box that can aid in drawing. Beginner to advanced students welcome! Supply list will be sent to all participants once we know class will run.

About Debra: Debra Bickford has lived in the Buxton and Hollis area for over 50 years. She has a BA from Maine College of Art and a BS in Art Education from USM. She has taught Visual Arts in Maine at the High School Level for 37 years and recently retired. She has also served on the board of the Maine Art Education Association for twenty years and was the President from 2017-19. In 2015 she was the MAEA Secondary Art Educator of the year and in 2018 she was honored with the MAEA Art Educator of the year. Debra is a painter and printmaker who loves to garden.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Ohio Block Star

with Jacqueline Soper

Nov

5

November 5th to 12th, 2024

$35 More Info

Use up all your scrappy fabric to sew this Ohio Block Star. Once you make one you won't want to stop. Learn rotary cutting, sewing with a scant quarter inch, flying geese units, and binding techniques. Create the quilt you desire. Great for all levels of sewers. Supply list will be sent to all participants once we know class will run.

About Jaki: Jaki Soper has been sewing and quilting for over 40 years. She is the owner of Quilt Studio 55, a local business that supports long arm services, studio classes, and custom quilt designs. Her classes are comprised of learning simple techniques which allow for truing up sewn units to achieve accuracy. If you are interested in mastering the flying geese units in the placemat class, or sewing with curves in the drunkard path class, then these classes are for you.

Please sign up early to assure the class will run. Any classes that do not meet the minium student count will be cancelled 8 days prior to the start date.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Waiting list available

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Make Your Best Shot: Intro to Digital Photography

with Michael Leonard

Oct

29

October 29th, 2024

$35 More Info

This session covers a lot of what you should have read in the camera instruction manual but did not. Presented in a way that is easy to comprehend! Topics covered: camera settings, modes and when to use them, gear (including tripods), understanding exposure and white balance and tips for making your best shots of various subjects.

About Mike: Mike Leonard has been taking pictures for more than 40 years and among his favorite subjects to shoot are nighttime scenes including lightning and Aurora, and in the daytime he likes shooting landscapes, seascapes, lighthouses and more. His work is frequently on covers of The Notes publication in Yarmouth, Maine, in the Maine Activities Guide, on the local CBS affiliate in weather casts and his work has also been featured in books, magazines, annual reports, brochures, textbooks and nationally on the Weather Channel.

Please sign up early to assure the class will run. Any classes that do not meet the minium student count will be cancelled 8 days prior to the start date.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.