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Looking to add hand skills to your toolbox of woodworking knowledge? Power tools are great but learning how to sharpen and use chisels and a handsaw to cut a set of dovetails or a mortise and tenon joint will set your creations apart. Each student will build a small wall hung shelving unit - learning how to plan out a project, create and maintain a sharp cutting edge on chisels and hand planes, and layout/cut dovetail and mortise and tenon joints. You must have taken Libby's prior class in power tools in order to take this class. There is a required tool list available online and with registration, as well as a materials fee of $40 (subject to market pricing) to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Class skips 4/17 and 5/29.

This is an opportunity for you to finish up that project that has been languishing, to get some expert help fixing your mistakes, or just take some time to knit in the company of others. Bring your own materials including projects at any stage, instructor will have yarn and needles available for practice and demonstration.

Learn the basics of machine sewing and how to troubleshoot problems while working on 2 fun projects. We will start by sewing an envelope pillow with pillow insert. We will also be making a cute and easy zippered pouch. Sandy will supply muslin for the pillow insert and polyester stuffing as well as the fusible fleece and zipper for the pouch. No need to bring fabric to the first class. You may bring your own machine or use one in the classroom. A $10 materials fee is included in the registration.

In this class, open to beginning or experienced carvers, you will carve the swimming Puffin, an iconic bird of the North Atlantic. Students should bring a minimum of a ¾” straight chisel, a 7mm #9 gouge, an 8mm #7 fishtail gouge and a 12mm #5 gouge or equivalent. Students are also encouraged to look for as much reference material as possible to aid in carving and painting. The instructor will supply basswood blanks and eyes, and paints and brushes. A $35 materials fee is to be paid to the instructor.

In this class you will create a 3" patch of a Maine iconic image - a schooner - using felt, roving and embroidery. You'll learn techniques including needlefelting and embroidery. You can then sew your patch onto your favorite jacket, sweater or bag. Registration fee includes a patch-making kit of felt, thread and needles, you can bring your own sewing scissors if you prefer but there will also be some available at class.

This semester's theme is Fire in the Sky! Nature produces so many fabulous scenic skies and in this session we will work on capturing the "fire in the sky" colors that we often see. Whether sunrise, sunset, storm or other colorful sky - bring your favorite images to turn into paintings. Materials needed are oil paints, 2-3 brushes, a painting or palette knife, a 16 x 20 canvas, palette or palate paper. Medium sized canvas and basic painting supplies needed for first class as we will create the underpainting for the project. A general materials list can be obtained through the Adult Ed office.

In this class you will create a 3" patch of a Maine iconic image - a lighthouse - using felt, roving and embroidery. You'll learn techniques including needlefelting and embroidery. You can then sew your patch onto your favorite jacket, sweater or bag. Registration fee includes a patch-making kit of felt, thread and needles, you can bring your own sewing scissors if you prefer but there will also be some available at class.

This class is for beginners in wood carving. You will learn the art of carving a wood sign from an instructor who has been carving a variety of objects for over 31 years. Signs can be small or large, carved plain or decoratively, and made from a variety of wood. At the first class, we will discuss tools you will need and how to use them. The materials fee of $12 is payable to the instructor at the first class.