Arts & Crafts

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BIRCH TREE WATERCOLOR – 2

with Katherine Richards

Mar

2

March 2nd to 23rd, 2023

$45 More Info

Birch trees are the most rewarding and therefore fun trees to paint. You will explore birches in different seasons and settings. You will learn basic watercolor techniques while learning landscape color theory. The instructor will supply classroom watercolors to use, but, if you like, you are encouraged to bring your own materials.

Materials fee: $20 pay instructor at 1st class.

FOLD FORMING

with VERA JOHNSON

Price not available More Info

THIS IS NOT CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT

If you are interested in learning when and where the class is, please register on this “INTEREST ONLY” list.

Here we get more involved and explore more. Fold forming is used to describe folding softened or annealed metal giving it dimension and sculptural design. In this workshop you’ll learn how to anneal, fold, forge and air hase the metal to create organic shapes and twists. Fold forming is used in sculpture, jewelry design and more. You could leave with a couple of pieces; we will discuss patinas and fin shes. Bring a plastic cottage cheese or similar larger container to begin your patina to take home with you to let it cure.

Location: Vera’s Iron & Vine - 87 High Street, Wilton, Maine 04294

Dates: TBA - 4 hour class

Days: Sunday

TO GET ON THE "INTEREST ONLY" LIST PLEASE CALL 207-778-3460

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BLACKSMITHING FOR BEGINNERS

with VERA JOHNSON

Price not available More Info

THIS IS NOT CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT

If you are interested in learning when and where the class is, please register on this “INTEREST ONLY” list.

An email will be sent to you with the process on how to enroll in the class

Basic skills include: heating, hammering, shaping. Leave with a fin shed project fi e poker, hook S, garden stakes

Location: Vera’s Iron & Vine - 87 High Street, Wilton, Maine 04292

Dates: TBA - 4 hour class/ 2 people max

Day: Sunday

TO GET ON THE “INTEREST ONLY” LIST:

PLEASE CALL

207-778-3460

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WATERCOLOR – LIGHTHOUSE – 2

with Katherine Richards

Mar

30

March 30th to April 27th, 2023

$45 More Info

Take your watercolor painting to the next level. Learn new watercolor techniques while capturing seaside views of lighthouses. The instructor will supply classroom watercolors to use, but, if you like, you are encouraged to bring your own materials.

Materials fee: $20 pay instructor at 1st class.

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HOMEMADE CHEESE MAKING

with Karen Shumac

Mar

30

March 30th, 2023

$25 More Info

Don’t have the Ricotta for your lasagna or cheeseake tonite? Want a cheese spread for a snack tray? Don’t have any mozzarella for a a last minute pizza? We can fix that. Using locally sourced milk, the simplest of tools, and minimal effort we will create two different fresh cheeses suitable for use in home recipes. Done and cleaned up in 3 hours or less.

Materials: $15 pay to instructor at 1st class

Waiting list available

IINTRODUCTION TO LOST WAX JEWELRY CASTING

with STEVE MITMAN

Mar

28

March 28th to May 2nd, 2023

$399 More Info

In this studio class, students will learn basic wax fabrication and texturing skills, participate in casting their own jewelry, and finally turn their raw cast rings into polished finished pieces. All students will create multiple silver rings. All materials will be provided including up to 1oz of silver. The class will include demonstrations, structured skill-building activities, and creative exploration assignments. Both beginning jewelry students and experienced metalsmiths have found value in this studio class as the curriculum is tailored to fit each student’s individual needs.

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