Courses

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CAST SILVER RINGS-INTRODUCTION TO LOST WAX JEWELRY CASTING

with STEVE MITMAN

Oct

October 4th to 25th, 2022

$375 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. Students will be given a list of recommended tools and materials to bring, but everything will be provided including up to 1 oz. of silver. The class will include demonstrations, structured skill-building activities, and creative exploration assignments. A basic overview of the entire lost wax casting process from the inception of an Idea to a polished silver ring will be experienced in this class. Intermediate and advanced classes will follow for interested students. More detailed information about the process and this class are available under the education tab at: silverbeehivestudio.com Instructor Stephan Mitman is a studio artist who has been casting unusual silver rings for over 35 years and teaching art for nearly as long.

Location: Silver Beehive Studio, Strong, Maine

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PLAY CHESS

with Robert Moment

Oct

October 4th to November 1st, 2022

$15 More Info

This course provides a venue for chess players in Franklin County to meet and enjoy some quality playing time. The course is not instructional; it is intended for the enjoyment of playing the game, and for making the acquaintance of local players at all levels. If you have a chess set, bring it along. (Not required)

TAI CHI FOR BALANCE & ARTHRITIS PAIN

with Susan Boyce-Cormier

Oct

October 5th to December 21st, 2022

$40 More Info

Looking for ways to improve your balance or relieve your pain? Try this class! Using a program designed by Seniors Plus and medically researched, you can make a difference in your life. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese set of exercises that helps gently move your joints without stress to get your whole body moving without stress. You can even do the movements sitting down! Returnees welcome!

Waiting list available

POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS

with JULIE LIBBY

Oct

October 5th to 26th, 2022

$175 More Info

Sometimes you need to get a bit messy! Make hand built pottery creations while learning how to prepare the clay, use tools to create texture, and glazing techniques during this four week class held at the Upper Room Studio in downtown Farmington. Please note this location is not handicap accessible. The fee includes enough clay and glaze for 2 mugs or small bowls

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INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

with Craig Coffman

Oct

October 6th, 2022

$59 More Info

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dra- matically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee in- cludes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.

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LEARN TO PLAY CHESS

with Robert Moment

Oct

October 6th to November 3rd, 2022

$20 More Info

This course will teach anyone to play chess. If you have nev-er played, or if you know how to play, but want to move beyond the very basics, this course will help you to get to where you can enjoy a game anytime, and find yourself learning more with each matchup. The first class will cover the fundamentals of the game. After that, each class will consist of supervised games and demonstrations. Lots of chess. Good fun. If you have a chess set at home, bring it along. (Not required)