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Sip & Sgraffito

with Turning Arts Studio

Dec
4

Next session: December 4th, 2026

Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. *A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. No experience needed.

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Bouquet Illustration with Watercolor and Ink

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Dec
5

Next session: December 5th, 2026

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Capture your own bouquet with watercolor and ink! This all-levels class will explore techniques for illustrative ink drawing with ‘dip pens’, and layering and mixing vibrant and organic hues with watercolor. Students will leave with their own unique composition of a bouquet, with matting and packaging provided for easy gifting. Students should bring a bouquet or reference imagery. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick.

Professional Artist Grade Kit

Student Grade Kit

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Window Star Workshop

with Asia Cole

Dec
5

Next session: December 5th, 2026

Welcome in the holiday season with colorful window stars. Made from folded kite paper, these magical decorations are perfect to illuminate your home or give away as gifts. All students will receive their own kite paper booklet so they can continue making stars at home. A $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor, is due the day of class.

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Holiday Bows & Tags

with Dawn Stevens

Dec
7

Next session: December 7th, 2026

Come join me while I teach you to make beautiful bows perfect for decorating presents or a wreath! A selection of wired ribbon will be available for each person to leave with two completed bows. Feel free to bring your own wired ribbon if you would like to make more! We will also use rubber stamps and dies to hand make gift tags with many options to explore your creative side! Pre-made kits will be provided. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).

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Raclette: The Perfect Winter Dinner Party

with Tiffany Harrington

Dec
7

Next session: December 7th, 2026

This workshop will teach you all about the Swiss winter tradition of raclette, a meal that is all about cheese. Learn about creating a fun, memorable night for family and friends by throwing a raclette dinner party to get through the dark, cold winter. We’ll go over the traditional components of the meal and how it can be adapted to any diet or preference. The workshop will include a demonstration and tasting. Come ready to eat cheese. *JAN Session Snow Date: 1/25.

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The Red Folder Project

with Ashley Butterfield

Dec
10

Next session: December 10th, 2026

Designed for caregivers of individuals with dementia, developmental disabilities, or anyone needing daily support. What if you suddenly couldn’t provide care? Build peace of mind with a simple plan. Learn to organize key information, identify backup supports, explore helpful local resources, and prepare for emergencies so care continues smoothly. Presented by Ashley Butterfield of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care.