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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Arts & Crafts

in Personal Enrichment

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Embroidery: Personal Best

with Susan Hill

Apr
30

April 30th to June 4th, 2025

$105 More Info

This workshop is designed to give participants excellent skills in embroidery. Students will develop a working vocabulary of both plain and fancy stitches with variations, including the stem stitch, chain stitch, split stitch, French knot, blanket and buttonhole, couching, feather and fly stitch. Illustrated instructions will be provided and students will create a personal sample book of stitches. Students are encouraged to share ideas as well as any heirloom textiles they may have; workshops will support students to develop skills specific to personal projects. Linen fabric, wool and cotton embroidery threads, and best needles will be provided.

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Carving Wood Spoons and More

with Sherwood Hilt

Mar
11

March 11th to April 8th, 2025

$65 More Info
This class is for beginners in wood carving. You will learn the art of carving a wooden spoon from an instructor who has been carving a variety of objects for over thirty-one years. Spoons can be small or large, carved plain or with decorative handles, and made from a variety of wood. For a second project, the instructor will offer a variety of other small objects, such as birds, jack-o-lanterns, or small animals to carve. At the first class, we will discuss the tools you will need and how to use them. The materials fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at the first class.
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Carving the American Kestrel

with Michael McCune

Apr
3

April 3rd to June 5th, 2025

$85 More Info

The American Kestral, the smallest of the falcons, is a beautiful and colorful addition to any collection. It is carved on its own base, either as a piece of driftwood or a rock. This class can accommodate the intermediate or experienced carver. Students should bring a minimum of a ¾ to 1" straight chisel, a ¼ and ⅜ round gouge, a #7 x ⅜ fishtail gouge, and as much reference material as possible to aid in carving and painting. A $40 materials fee is to be paid to the instructor who will supply basswood blanks, eyes, paints, and brushes.

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Black on White, White on Black

with Martha Brooks

Mar
11

March 11th to April 8th, 2025

$59 More Info

Explore the differences in presentation—the “drama”—and the juxtaposition of these two colors in both tiles and in inking. Fundamental pen strokes, design components, ideas for embellishment, and differences in black/white shading techniques are covered. Material kits are available for pick up at the Five Town CSD Adult Ed in Rockport or Central Lincoln County Adult Ed in Damariscotta. They can also be mailed for a nominal fee.

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Block Printing 4.2.25

with Patrick Ralls

Apr
2

April 2nd, 2025

$75 More Info

Block printing is a unique and versatile medium used for centuries as a means of pattern making and textile design. In this class you will create an original block print of your own! You will learn how to transfer your vision onto a carving medium, carve the block, and then use it to print a repetitive, decorative design. Sharp carving tools will be provided. Bring ideas of what you might like to carve, a little patience, and a lot of creativity! We will be working on carving blocks that are 4 x 6". All materials are included in the registration fee.

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Block Printing 4.9.25

with Patrick Ralls

Apr
9

April 9th, 2025

$75 More Info

Block printing is a unique and versatile medium used for centuries as a means of pattern making and textile design. In this class you will create an original block print of your own! You will learn how to transfer your vision onto a carving medium, carve the block, and then use it to print a repetitive & decorative design. Sharp carving tools will be provided. Bring ideas of what you might like to carve, a little patience and a lot of creativity! We will be working on carving blocks that are 4 x 6". All materials are included in the registration fee.