In this class, you will make three greeting cards using three different techniques to create stunning backgrounds for the stamps used. One technique is called “polished stone”. One is called “mother of pearl” and one is called “embossed resist” using inks and blending tools. Materials fee is $20 per student to cover materials, handout will be paid to the teacher on the evening of the class. INSTRUCTOR: Faith Garnett

Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing

Instructor: Sergei Slussky

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.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.    A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Ages 13+

STUDENTS FOLLOW UP AFTERWARDS WITH MY ONLINE LESSONS THAT GO WITH THE BOOK AND THEY DO THIS ON THEIR OWN.  

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 

Learn techniques on how to work through that box of photographs we all have. Integrating the stories behind the pictures will also be explored. Please bring some of your photographs to get started.

Basic Beginner Ballet Class. We will have a Ballet Dance completed by the end of the session. This experience is wonderful for the mind and body. Wear comfortable clothes with ballet shoes or socks.

BIO: A professional dance instructor with over 40 years’ experience, Mary Anne Dalleo still believes in “old school “instruction.  She concentrates on how the body benefits from correct positioning while also allowing the body to do what comes “naturally. “She’s owned 4 dance studios from New York to Maine and knows what makes a student transform into a “happy” dancer.

This trip leaves Wells High school on May 2nd at 10 am we will have a guided tour of the Navy Yard along with the Heritage Museum that has a gallery focusing on shipping history from sail to steam ships and a history of World War 1 and World War 2. This will be a 90-minute tour with lunch to follow. We will be returning to Wells High School by 2 pm. The cost of the trip includes entry to the Museum and lunch. The price is $65 per person, the trip is limited to 8 people. GUIDE: Lynne Longworth

This intermediate class will explore the vast variety of yoga poses based in Anusara yoga. Anusara is a modern form  of Hatha yoga that is heart-focused and alignment-based.  Hatha yoga means the yoga of force. Please bring a mat,  block, strap and blanket to class.  

Instructor: Leslie Fiore