Join Kathryn Carter and learn how to create stunning seascapes, landscapes, plants, flowers and birds with professional instruction and step-by-step demonstrations. Learn how to select the right materials and handle them properly; color mixing ( to avoid making mud); the use of exciting techniques to capture light and shadow; and much more. Watercolor teaches us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the journey with confidence, gratitude, patience, and joy. Let’s paint!

MATERIALS – 2024-2025

PALETTE Mijello 18-well airtight (Amazon $20). Any covered palette will work.

PAINT I recommend small tubes. Pans are hard to work with. Sets contain colors we do not use and they omit ones we do need. Windsor Newton, DaVinci, Daniel Smith are a few of the trusted brands we use. Colors Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Sap green, Titanium white. Additional but optional: Raw Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cerulean, Payne’s Gray

PAPER Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lb. Cold Press- 9x12.

BRUSHES Synthetic rounds in sizes #2, #4, #6, #8. 1/2” Flat. #1 Liner (optional). Black Velvet brushes are a blend of natural hair and synthetic, hold a good point and lots of paint or water. I use my #8 all the time along with a few synthetic brushes.

MISCELLANEOUS White and kneaded erasers, masking tape (1/2”), paper towels, HB pencils, notebook, kitchen towel, toothbrush, old credit card. I will supply water containers for class use. SOURCES: Cheap Joe’s, Dick Blick, Daniel Smith, Jerry’s Artarama

Did you know that your Gmail account lets you use all kinds of additional services like free cloud storage, word processing, spreadsheets, calendars, video conferencing, and more? In this introductory course, we’ll explore other useful Google apps to help you get the most out of your Google account. #NDEC

Learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel. In this class we will learn about data entry, cell formatting, and the basics of Formulas. #NDEC

Are you ready to transform your space into a sanctuary of calm and order? Join us for Organizing 101, a hands-on workshop led by Certified Professional Home Organizer Kimberly Martin. She owns and operates One by One Organizing in York Maine.  In this workshop, you'll learn simple yet effective techniques to bring structure, tidiness, and peace to every room in your home.

What to Expect:

- Practical Tips: Kimberly will share her strategies for decluttering, sorting, and organizing your home with minimal stress and maximum impact.

- Easy-to-Apply Guidance: You will learn how to break down big tasks into manageable steps and develop sustainable habits that keep your space organized long-term.

- Tools of the Trade: Kimberly will share Pro Tips , from storage solutions to organizing systems, focusing on the essential tools that make tidying up easier and more efficient.

- Peaceful Results: Understand how organization can increase your Spatial Wellness, reduce stress, enhance productivity, and create a more peaceful, enjoyable living environment for you and your family.

This workshop is designed for everyone, whether you're just getting started with organizing projects or looking to learn how to get started. The material you will learn can help you with decluttering, downsizing, preparing to move or simply bring order to challenging rooms in your home. Plus, Kimberly will include a Q&A session at the end, where you can get personalized advice and solutions for your unique organizing challenges.

Come ready to learn, bring your questions, you'll be happy you took the first steps toward a more organized and peaceful home. See you there!

Note: This is the introductory workshop in One by One's Organizing workshop series

-Bio: 

MEET Kimberly Ann Martin

ORGANIZER AT HEART

One by One was born from my lifelong joy of finding order and peace through organization. Working as a Professional Organizer and Personal Planner, I am able to show others how impactful shedding the mental and physical weight of clutter can have on their life.

We live in a culture that promotes collection and consumption, which creates an undercurrent of stress inside of our homes; my work specializes in removing that stress and helps to create Spatial Wellness in its place.

When I partner with my clients, I am focused on understanding their individual needs so we can create spaces that foster simple and easy everyday living. I bring my love of organizing, my eye for detail, and my commitment to quality service to every project.

As the owner of One by One Professional  Organizing, I am grateful for the opportunities my business gives me to share my passion for organized living. Proudly serving clients in the greater southern Maine and New Hampshire seacoast communities.

This Class is dedicated to helping you with understanding how to use your smartphone photography, how to take a create great Images on your phone, what editing apps to use, how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to find out how to use essentials controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management. Instructor: Steve McGrath

Welcome to Intro to Acting! This class is designed to boost your confidence on stage and enhance your skills in acting and public speaking. Join us for a dynamic experience where you'll engage in theater games, improvisation exercises, and more. Whether you're new to acting or looking to refine your stage presence, this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a supportive environment without the pressure of a large theater crowd. Discover the fun and rewarding journey of acting while gaining valuable skills for both on and off stage!

On January 29th, our final class will take place at the York Community Auditorium. We'll have the opportunity to tour the facility, explore behind-the-scenes operations, and experience what it’s like to perform on stage!

Instructor: Lauren Cummings

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Are you tired of reading in solitary confinement? Bored of never having anyone to gush about your latest literary obsessions with? Look no further! Our diverse and open-minded community welcomes readers of all kinds – whether you're a seasoned bookworm or a newbie eager to dive into uncharted literary waters. The only requirement for joining the Page Turners' Book Club is a desire to get together to discuss each month's book! Let's read, laugh, and bond over the stories that make our hearts race and our imaginations soar! We will choose the following months’ books together. If you enjoyed our past book clubs, Voices of Women and Voices of Us, you will love Page Turners' with Beth Knight. She is an amazing facilitator and teacher. Join us for book club spread across three separate sessions, each lasting three months. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month. Fall: Oct, Nov, Dec Winter: Jan, Feb, Mar Spring: Apr, May, Jun

January Book: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

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Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. Instructor: Steve McGrath

Steve will send you the Zoom link the week before class starts.