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Plein Air Painting: Appleton Ridge

with Gary Roberts

Aug
18

August 18th, 2025

Wonderful vistas and plants make a stunning background for this fun plein air painting class overseen by Maine Guide and painter Gary Roberts. Standing easels, stools, painting supplies, a surface to paint on (canvas, watercolor paper, etc.) of any size, sunscreen, and bug spray should be among the materials brought with you for this one-day class. Please also bring a bottle of water (or two) and lunch. Class will meet at the parking lot for Union Common.

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Plein Air Painting: Clarry Hill

with Gary Roberts

Jul
21

July 21st, 2025

Wonderful vistas and plants make a stunning background for this fun plein air painting class overseen by Maine Guide and painter Gary Roberts. Standing easels, stools, painting supplies, a surface to paint on (canvas, watercolor paper, etc.) of any size, sunscreen, and bug spray should be among the materials brought with you for this one-day class. Please also bring a bottle of water (or two) and lunch. Class will meet at the parking lot for Union Common.

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Expedition Pack Basket

with Jessica Steele

Jul
22

July 22nd, 2025

$150 More Info

Ready for an adventure? In this course, we will weave a 21” pack basket. This is our largest basket. This basket will be made with premium reed and will have either an ash or oak handle. All baskets will have a base, feet, and pack straps of various colors. We will also have various colored reeds available to give your basket a little color. We will go through step-by step instructions to ensure that all students finish their basket. This class is for any ability even a beginner. Join us to make this beautiful pack basket and learn a skill for life! No handouts: be prepared to take notes. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket

with Jessica Steele

Jul
24

July 24th, 2025

$135 More Info

You don’t have to put fish in this beautiful basket—it's also perfect for picnics, vegetable gathering, or collecting fun things while foraging in the woods! Size is approximately 13"W x 8"H x 8"D. The lid will be cut to fit during class and added on with a piece of cut piano hinge. No handouts: be prepared to take notes. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

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Ash Guide Pack Basket

with Jessica Steele

Jul
23

July 23rd, 2025

$200 More Info

In this course, we will weave a 15-17” tall basket with ash. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. Students will have the opportunity to pound an ash log. All ash has been prepared for the class ahead of time. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. The baskets will have a wooden base, feet, and handle, along with pack straps. There will be a variety of color straps to choose from. No handouts: be prepared to take notes. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.