Home & Craft

PAINTING WITH PASTELS - Lisa Mitchell

This class will introduce the student to working with soft pastels, or developing skills in the more experienced artist. Explore a different subject matter each week. List of required materials will be provided.
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning February 5, $90                 6:30-8:30 pm

STONE POTS– Linda Gebhart

A perfect Mother's Day or Earth Day gift. Gardeners roll up your sleeves, once you start, you won't to stop making these enchanting little planters for you porch. Because they are small a grouping will make any tiny space a garden. Participants need to bring a 12 x 12 board or cookie sheet to work on and carry pot home on.
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-8:30pm or Daytime on Thursday, April 18, 12:30-2:30 pm, $25.

BASKET WEAVING - Jeanne Goddard

Learn to make and complete a twill weave market style basket in this course. All supplies included in course fee.
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning February 4, $50              6:00-8:00 pm

BEGINNER FLY TYING - Mark Foley

This course offers instruction on how to tie flies that will catch fish in salt and fresh water. Review fly tying equipment and materials options. Equipment and materials provided. Minimum of 5 students required.
Mondays, 7 weeks, beginning March 11, $100           6:30-8:30 pm

CHAIR CANE AND RUSH SEATING – Carolyn Brooks

Restore the chair sitting in your cellar by learning how to weave a cane or rush seat. Chairs should have wood refinished.  Bring to first class: chair, pail, scissors, hammer, pencil.  Materials provided.

Thursdays, 3 weeks, beginning April 4 $55             6:30-8:30 pm

GLASS DESIGN - Alesia Dopson (To Your Art’s Content)

Learn the basics of glass fusing and cutting in each of these courses. Materials and tools included.
Votive Holder, Tuesday, March 5, $35                 7:00-9:00 pm  
Pendant and Earrings, Tuesday, March 26, $35  7:00-9:00 pm
Sun Catcher, Tuesday, April 9, $35                      7:00-9:00 pm

KEEPING LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFUL - Gary Hinz

Learn about cover planting & maintenance of shrubs and lawns. Topics include plant ID, establishing a lawn, pruning & fertilizing. Bring problems & get answers. Location to be announced.
Monday, May 13 & Thursday, May 16, $50                       6:00-8:00 pm

LANDSCAPE PLANT ID- Gary Hinz

Learn about texture, color, sequence of bloom, ecology, growth rate & hardiness. Location to be determined. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing. Transportation required.
Thursday, May 23, 6-8 pm and Saturday, June 1, 9:00-1:30 pm, $50

PAPER CLAY MOSAICS - Marissa Vitolo

Learn the process of making paper clay & create a mosaic wall art, designing the picture, making the tiles, and “grouting” with acrylic paint.
Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning March 5, $50, 12:30-2:30pm or
Thursday evenings, 3 weeks, beginning April 4, $50,6:30-8:30pm

SEWING – Wendy MacArthur-Keith

Beginning sewers will pick a project and learn the basics. Experienced sewers may decided on project with the instructor to advance skills. Class meets at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham. 
Wednesdays, beginning February 6, 6 weeks @ $55 or 10 weeks for $90,     7:00-9:00 pm

TEA TASTING & SAMPLING - Sherry Brandsema

This class examines the types of teas (green, black, white, flavored, and herbal) , how they are brewed along with a bit of history and interesting uses.
Thursdays, 2 weeks, beginning, April 4, $30                   6:30-8:30 pm

VICTORIAN GARDENS AND TREES - Sherry Brandsema

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with some new ideas for period activities. Learn the history of garden trees here on the Seacoast. Includes multimedia presentation. 
Thursday, April 18, $15    6:30-8:30 pm                                  

WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLICS WORKSHOPS – Marina Forbes

In these hands-on, workshops for beginners or experienced painters, learn how to render whimsical art images using a variety of techniques that will help you interpret the simplicity and softness of nature. A list of required materials will be provided.  Call office for details. For more information on the instructor, go to http://marinaforbes.com
Introduction to Watercolors: Tuesday, February 12 $40         6:00-9:00 pm        
Painting with Acrylics: Monday, February 11, $40                    6:00-9:00 pm