Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten studied Fine Arts and Art Education at Heartwood College of Art, Maine College of Art and Art Student League in New York. He is a member and showing artist with the Ogunquit Arts Association/Barn Gallery and The Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise. He currently teaches art in the OOB/Saco and Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education Programs. Portfolio: Instagram@whittenrussel or Facebook

If you are a regular visitor to Pinterest, I am sure you have seen “one sheet wonders”. Dimensions for how to cut the 12 x 12 sheet of card stock are illustrated, but have you wondered how you put together the cards once the card stock is cut? Instructions for how to make ten cards from one sheet of decorated card stock will be given and materials to make three of those cards will be provided. You will go home with the remainder of the cut-up sheet to fi nish making the other seven cards. INSTRUCTOR: Faith Garnett has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards online and at craft fairs.

If you are a card maker, you may have stencils. But are you using them? Join us to make three stenciled cards: one with distress inks, one with paste, and one with embossing powder. Several different sentiments will be available to customize your cards. INSTRUCTOR: Faith Garnett

Who doesn’t love a gnome? Make three cards with gnomes used to communicate your message in three unique ways: a crossover fun fold, a dancing gnome (this technique will work for other stamps and dies), and a pop-up gnome. Diff erent sentiments will be available to customize your cards. INSTRUCTOR: Faith Garnett

Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten