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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Arts & Crafts

in Personal Enrichment

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Introduction to Whittling: Nordic Style Kuksa Wooden Coffee Cup and Spoons

with Jessica Steele

May
1

May 1st, 2025

$75 More Info

Kuksa is a type of drinking cup traditionally crafted by the Sami people of northern Scandinavia. Perfect for tea or coffee. In class, we will use either basswood or birch woods for the cup. We will also carve wooden spoons. We will have many various woods to choose and whittle. Designed for both beginners and skilled carvers alike. We will go through the various tools and carving techniques needed to make this cup and wooden spoon. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

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Knitting for Beginners

with Karen Vellekamp

May
6

May 6th to June 10th, 2025

$30 More Info
Now is your chance to learn to knit. We will cover the very basics: casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off. With this basic knowledge, you can eventually make almost any type of knitted garment or accessory. Needles and practice yarn included in registration fee.
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Knitting Socks

with Tina Casteris

Mar
6

March 6th to 27th, 2025

$45 More Info

Have you always wanted to make socks? Have you dabbled in sock knitting but just can't seem to get the hang of it? Or, are you an experienced sock knitter looking to improve your skills? In these tutorials we'll break down sock construction from heel to toe, compare different methods, discuss patterns, yarns, books and resources to provide you with what you need to explore the rich world of sock knitting. Prerequisites: You must already know how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast on, and bind off. Experience knitting in the round is helpful. Double pointed or circular needles are both suitable. Materials: 100g sock weight yarn such as Berroco Sox; four or five double-pointed knitting needles size 0, 1, or 2; darning needle, scissors, tape measure, and stitch markers if you have them.

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Mobile-Making Workshop

with Antje Roitzsch

Mar
25

March 25th to April 1st, 2025

$40 More Info
Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets balanced? This workshop is a glance behind the scenes. During the first class we will create some simple shapes out of recycled box board to learn the mechanics of mobile making. In the second class we will refine our mobiles and create them out of colored paper. Please bring scissors. This will get you started to make a more beautifully finished piece at home. Should you want to decorate your piece in class, you are welcome to bring some markers or colored paper and glue to the class. There will be a handout, so you don’t forget the steps.
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Gourd Bowl with Pine Needle Rim

with Jessica Steele

Apr
16

April 16th, 2025

$65 More Info

Make a gourd basket! Perfect for a gift or to keep for yourself. Gourds will be pre-cut. Students will need to clean gourds, sand, and drill holes. Then we will sew white pine needles to the rim. You will be able to pick from a number of stains for a finish. Gourds are about 4-5” in diameter. During this class, we will also go over the basics of making pine needle baskets. This is another great class to 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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Fiddlehead Basket

with Jessica Steele

Mar
10

March 10th, 2025

$130 More Info

When you are hiking in the forest or wandering in your garden, this will be a nice basket for fiddleheads, mushrooms, or herbs. Size is approximately 4” W x 8" H x 10" L. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. No handouts: be prepared to take notes. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.