In this class you can expect an introduction to glass beadmaking with live demonstrations, examples and engaging discussions of glass in art history, and time spent on the torch trying this ancient and fun art form yourself! You will get individualized and group instruction on how to make beads and pendants of your own design. This is table-top glassblowing for beginners. You will leave class with a number of unique creations! The registration fee includes all materials.

In this class you can expect an introduction to glass beadmaking with live demonstrations, examples and engaging discussions of glass in art history, and time spent on the torch trying this ancient and fun art form yourself! You will get individualized and group instruction on how to make beads and pendants of your own design. This is table-top glassblowing for beginners. You will leave class with a number of unique creations!

In this class you can expect an introduction to glass beadmaking with live demonstrations, examples, and engaging discussions of glass in art history, plus time spent on the torch trying this ancient and fun art form yourself! You will get individualized and group instruction on how to make beads and pendants of your own design. This is table-top glassblowing for beginners. You will leave class with a number of unique creations! The registration fee includes all materials.

In this class you can expect an introduction to glass beadmaking with live demonstrations, examples and engaging discussions of glass in art history, and time spent on the torch trying this ancient and fun art form yourself! You will get individualized and group instruction on how to make beads and pendants of your own design. This is table-top glassblowing for beginners. You will leave class with a number of unique creations! The registration fee includes all materials.

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.

Weaving a Life is a simple, symbolic weaving process suitable for both beginning and experienced weavers. The receiving bowl represents the openness to receive blessings and abundance. You will weave a three-dimensional bowl on a flat loom. Registration fee includes all materials.

Decorate a roomy canvas tote bag with a variety of at least thirty-six Zentangle original tangles or tangles created by fellow CZTS. Participants can use either abstract designs, seasonal templates provided by the facilitator, or their own designs. This ten-week course will explore instruction for overall design components, visual step-by-step directions for both simple and more complex tangle designs, as well as an opportunity to network with other Tanglers! Your Tangled Tote can accompany you when you shop, head to the beach, or pack for a day’s activities! 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.

This beginners skills class will focus on making fused glass objects—melting glass into planned art pictures, designs, and shapes. From the ground level up, students will build skills including creating your own design for your project object, glass materials manipulation, and basic kiln-program understanding necessary to learn the fine-tuning art of kilnwork. The registration fee includes all materials.