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Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting Retreat: Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Canada

with Mary Laury

Jun

20

June 20th to 23rd, 2025

$595 More Info

Your instructor, Mary Laury, is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows, moves, and does beautiful things. We will start at the beginning if you have never painted in watercolors. If you have painted before, you will also learn new tips and tricks. We all learn together! $595 includes the workshop fee, all meals, and special activities to extend your learning from the day's workshops.

Recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants commented: "Great instructor! Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style. "Easy, no-stress instruction."

6/20-6/23, Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Canada. Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their "beautiful little island" in the Canadian Maritimes. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. Register for the retreat, and then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park.

3D Needle Felting

with Christina Thibault

$70 More Info

In this class, students will learn the process of needle felting to create a 3-dimensional piece. Please come with your own ideas or the instructor will provide options for you to choose from. This class is open to participants of all skill levels. Instructor: Christina Thibault. Materials are included. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

Saturday, 3/15, 9:00am-12:00pm, $70

One Day Clay, Wheel Throwing (Beginner/Intermediate): Session V

May

17

May 17th, 2025

$65 More Info

In these one-day, three-hour classes, you will have the opportunity to try out the pottery wheel and get a brief introduction to our studio space and community. You will have an accelerated lesson in working with clay and wheel throwing and we will save and fire any pieces you would like to keep. One-day clay classes are perfect if you feel like you want to get a taste of pottery before committing to a full session with us or are just looking for a nice weekend activity with friends or family! All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

Session V: Saturday, 5/17, 10:00am-1:00pm, $65

Wire Wrapped Rings

with Elise DeSalvo

Apr

15

April 15th, 2025

$55 More Info

Enjoy a fun evening creating two wire-wrapped rings with Elise Marie DeSigns! Learn how to use bead wrap wire and select beads, find your ring size, and use a ring mandrel! You don't need to bring anything; Elise will get the materials and guide you through the process. We hope to see you there! Elise has a Textiles, Merchandise & Design degree from the University of Rhode Island. She has always loved the "design your own jewelry" approach and tries to preserve that experience. Elise has a custom-built studio space that allows her to have a workshop set up where she can fulfill wholesale orders while also creating a beautiful environment for shopping experiences. Check out her website at elisemariedesigns.com to see Elise's designs or custom-build the perfect piece for you or your lucky gift recipient!

Tuesday, 4/15, 6:00pm-8:30pm, GMS, $55

Intro to Stained Glass Session II

with Christina Thibault

Apr

12

April 12th, 2025

$90 More Info

In this introductory class, students will learn about the tools and techniques needed to create a simple piece. This class is intended for participants who are interested in learning the process. You will be designing, cutting and grinding your own glass, cleaning and preparing it for soldering, and finally using a soldering iron to complete your piece. Pieces are typically made from about 5 pieces of glass so please keep this in mind as you think of ideas for your project. This class can also be quite labor intensive and you will likely be working the full four hours to complete your piece. Materials included. Instructor: Christina Thibault. Materials included.All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

Session II: Saturday, 4/12, 9:00am-1:00pm, $90

Waiting list available

One Day Clay, Wheel Throwing (Beginner/Intermediate): Session IV

Apr

12

April 12th, 2025

$65 More Info

In these one-day, three-hour classes, you will have the opportunity to try out the pottery wheel and get a brief introduction to our studio space and community. You will have an accelerated lesson in working with clay and wheel throwing and we will save and fire any pieces you would like to keep. One-day clay classes are perfect if you feel like you want to get a taste of pottery before committing to a full session with us or are just looking for a nice weekend activity with friends or family! All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

Session IV: Saturday, 4/12, 10:00am-1:00pm, $65