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Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative



Arts & Crafts

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Needle Felting Lovely Lamb Spring 2025

$35

with Julie Knowlton

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 9 am

Create an adorable little lamb just in time for spring! Using a cheater’s armature, core wool, and soft lamb locks, craft a classic white lamb or get creative with fun colors like pink, blue, or rainbow. Suitable for adventurous beginners, though some felting experience is helpful. All materials are provided, but bring a pen tool or multi-tool if you have one.

Drawing with Suzette Spring 2025

$40

with Suzette East

Calendar Apr 1, 2025 at 9 am

Explore the beauty and complexity of the wolf through art! This immersive workshop delves into the skeletal and muscular structures of canines, focusing on how these elements influence the creature’s form, movement, and interaction with light. Through a series of exercises in mixed media, we’ll study the wolf’s features in detail, from its powerful limbs to its expressive face. Participants will also create a final artwork adorned with unique “track” embellishments, celebrating the spirit of this magnificent animal. Supplies Needed: 2h, 4h graphite pencils, assorted watercolors pencils, water colors, permanent fine line drawing pens (black, brown or sepia are preferred), liner brush, small short round, lg watercolor brush (ETC), waterbin, odorless turp. tortillions, kneaded eraser, 9x12 – or larger smooth bristol or mixed media pad.

Painting with Suzette Spring 2025

$50

with Suzette East

Calendar Apr 1, 2025 at 12 pm

Dive deeper into the art of capturing the majestic wolf in this college-level painting class designed for wildlife enthusiasts. Building on foundational drawing skills, this workshop focuses on the use of sepia tones to establish base details, layering techniques to create depth, and specialized tools to mimic the texture of fur. Uncover the secrets of bringing a wolf’s coat to life on canvas, from soft underfur to coarse guard hairs, while exploring the interplay of light and shadow across the animal’s form. Supplies Needed: 16x20 stretched canvas, 1-1 1/2” flat shader, ½ flat #10, #2 round, #1script liner, ¾ mop or soft scruffy old brushes, sea sponge, q tips, Divided water bin, paint trays, paper towel or cloth, lt brown watercolor pencil, acrylic retarding medium, SET of basic artist acrylic colors: Mars black, Titanium white, Burnt umber, Ultramarine blue, Thalo blue, Yellow light, Thio/Acra Magenta, or quinacridone, and cad red.

Needle Felting Easter Eggs Spring 2025

$35

with Julie Knowlton

Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 9 am

Why should the kids have all the fun?! Let’s decorate some Easter Eggs! Julie will bring pre-formed wool eggs and lots of colorful wool and you can decorate them any way you want! Julie will bring a few simple designs and coach you through them. You should have time for 2 - 3 eggs during this session. If you’d like to take extra eggs home to decorate, please let us know in advance—additional eggs are just $1.50 each. This is a fantastic class for beginners! Bring your multi-tool, if you have one.

Arts and Crafts with Michelle "Bluebird and Blossoms" Spring 2025

$40

with Michelle Cross

Calendar Apr 3, 2025 at 2 pm

Welcome spring with a delightful painting of a bluebird surrounded by a wreath of daisies and blue morning glories. This charming design will brighten any space and celebrate the beauty of the season. Join us for this inspiring class and create your own 12x12 tile masterpiece. All materials provided—just bring your brushes, creativity, and enthusiasm! Join retired educator and lifelong crafting enthusiast Michelle Cross for a delightful series of hands-on art classes! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll love creating beautiful works of art in a friendly, supportive environment. Michelle provides all the supplies you’ll need to create something amazing—just bring your own brushes if you have them (optional). Each session offers a unique project, so you can sign up for one, two, or all three classes! Crafting together is not just about art—it’s about community, creativity, and fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your artistic side and make new friends along the way!

Squirrel Pack Basket Spring 2025

$55

with Jessica Steele

Calendar Apr 4, 2025 at 5 pm

Join us to weave a charming miniature pack basket, just the right size to fit a gray squirrel! Using reed, we’ll create a basket approximately 5 inches tall while exploring the history of pack baskets and the various materials traditionally used to craft them. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com

Fiddlehead Basket Spring 2025

$100

with Jessica Steele

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 9 am

Whether you’re hiking in the forest or exploring your garden, this handcrafted basket is perfect for gathering fiddleheads, mushrooms, or herbs. The finished basket measures approximately 4” wide, 8” tall, and 10” long. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com

Needle Felting Painting with Wool Spring 2025

$40

with Julie Knowlton

Calendar Apr 9, 2025 at 9 am

Create a stunning mountain and lake scene using wool! Learn to blend colors for the perfect sky and foreground shades, add light and shadows, and finish with a piece ready to sew onto a jacket or frame for display. Suitable for all skill levels—no painting experience needed, though painters can use their expertise to enhance design and color choices. All tools and materials are provided, but bring needle-felting tools and small scissors if you have them.





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