Need better reference material for your artwork? Join Christy, a classical fine art instructor in the atelier tradition, as she shares about lighting, composition, editing and much more to help you take better photos for your artwork with any SLR cameras, point, shoot, or your phone. Course includes project assigments with critiques from Christy, and a class Facebook group for sharing and input. Prerequisite: You must be able to use your camera and features. For artists of all levels. Register to get the link for the livestream session. Master studies with many artists https://www.portraitcreations.com/-educational-background

Looking for a brand new creative outlet? Drawing and fiber arts combine in this fun and experimental medium. If you sew, you probably have all the materials on hand! Maine artist Jaime Wing began using thread to create text and images on his prints and handmade paper - and he would like to share his process with you, step-by-step. Register to get the link for the livestream session. Jamie is a Portland artist with a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with over ten years of printmaking experience. A member of the Maine Crafts Association and Pickwick Independent Press, Jamie has been teaching printmaking workshops for several years.

You will create a beautiful sterling silver knotted bracelet. Through demonstration and hands-on time you will learn soldering and forming. This is a one day, 3 hours class. You will be familiarized with all bench tools, hammers and torches. No experience necessary. All metals, tools, and supplies provided. Class is located at Alice's studio in Portsmouth. Alice Carroll, who has a BFA from Maine College of Art and an MFA from Rochester Technology of Art, School for American Crafts, was an Artist in Residence at Penland School of Crafts in NC for two years. She came back to Maine in 1994 and has been teaching at Heartwood College of Art, Sanctuary Arts, and River Tree Arts.

Its incredible how many things you can solve with essential oils! In this class you learn; three cool facts about essential oils, three ways to use oils, and how to get them into your home! Register to get the link for the livestream session. Colleen resides in the state of Maine with her family. She has been with doTERRA for three years and has taken as well as taught classes. Colleen loves sharing her knowledge and passion for essential oils with others.

Discover the exciting characteristics of this fluid medium! Watercolor moves freely, lending itself to surprising results, yet is easily controlled. Kathryn will guide you, step-by-step, clear instruction and demonstrations as you practice techniques to successfully create your own beautiful paintings. All levels are welcome! Students recommended materials list is available through YACE or purchase kit. Register to get the link for the livestream session. Kathryn Carter is an award-winning professional artists with over 30 years of experience working with watercolors, oils, acrylics and pen-and-ink. Her paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and abroad, and have been published in magazines, books and newspapers. As the founder of Seacoast School of Art, the discipline of teaching fine art compels Ms. Carter to continually pursue higher levels of skill and knowledge, and to find new ways to convey, inspire and encourage students of all ages and experience levels. Whether facilitating corporate art events, leading workshops or plein air painting holidays, Kathryns passion continues to be teaching.

This workshop includes a ring with a bezel set stone. You will learn the basic techniques and to finish a beautiful piece of jewelry. You can bring a stone, sea glass or beach stone of your choice for the ring or use a small black onyx that is provided. We will cover soldering, fusing, light forging and forming, and bezel setting. All metals, tools, and supplies provided. Class is located at Alice's studio in Portsmouth. Alice Carroll, who has a BFA from Maine College of Art and an MFA from Rochester Technology of Art, School for American Crafts, was an Artist in Residence at Penland School of Crafts in NC for two years. She came back to Maine in 1994 and has been teaching at Heartwood College of Art, Sanctuary Arts, and River Tree Arts.

Learn to drill holes in beach stones or seaglass, then line the hole with a sterling tube rivet. You will create a silver piece of both a stone/glass riveted on top. Bring your collection and as time allows students will be able to drill and create beads and charms that they can attach to chains or wires. No experience necessary. All metals, tools, and supplies provided. Class is located at Alice's studio in Portsmouth. Alice Carroll, who has a BFA from Maine College of Art and an MFA from Rochester Technology of Art, School for American Crafts, was an Artist in Residence at Penland School of Crafts in NC for two years. She came back to Maine in 1994 and has been teaching at Heartwood College of Art, Sanctuary Arts, and River Tree Arts.

Photoshop is a powerful photo editing tool which can enhance any artist's reference material for drawing and painting. Course covers understanding file size, resizing images, using history and layers, and editing tools for the artist such as image adjustment, clone, blur, skew, quick selection tools, and using artistic filters. For artists of all levels, some experience in Photoshop will be helpful but not required. Register to get the link for the livestream session. Master studies with many artists https://www.portraitcreations.com/-educational-background