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Every Picture Tells A Story: Organizing Photographs

with Jill Braceland

Apr
9

Next session: April 9th, 2025

Learn techniques on how to work through that box of photographs we all have. Integrating the stories behind the pictures will also be explored.

Please bring some of your photographs to get started.

Instructor: Jill Braceland, Managing Change

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $21

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Scallop Shell Decoupage

with Lisa Young

Apr
9

Next session: April 9th, 2025

In this workshop you will create 3 beautiful decoupage scallop shells that can be used as trinket dishes or hung as art or ornaments. Choose from a wide variety of themes and prints to make your own design. This 4 step process is fun and easy to do! Each student will make 3 finished pieces-great for yourself, or to give as gifts.

Instructor: Lisa Young, coastalcraftworkshop.com

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesday, April 9th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $40, includes materials

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Beaded Bouquet and Candle-Making Workshop

with Jenn Candlewood

Apr
30

Next session: April 30th, 2025

Join Jenn from Candlewood to make a beautiful fresh spring-scented 12-ounce candle and one gorgeous beaded mini bouquet.  You will enjoy a night of fun personalizing your candle, choosing your scents, and crafting a unique bouquet no one will believe was crafted by you! Artificial flowers are handmade using acrylic beads and metal wire.  They are perfect for daily use and can be placed indoors and outdoors as a stunning eye-catching centerpiece decoration. Choose a session.

Instructor: Jenn Paulin, Candlewood Maine

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times:

Session 1 - Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Session 2 - Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM 

Cost: $55 - includes materials

 

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Landscape Drawing Workshop (ZOOM)

with Christopher Reed

Apr
14

Next session: April 14th, 2025

In this landscape drawing workshop, you will learn the basic principles of composition and value by working from a landscape photo. There will also be the opportunity to explore the following techniques in charcoal: cross-hatching, shading and blending, blind contour drawing, and gesture drawing. We will meditate for a few minutes before drawing to help minimize inhibitions and fears associated with the creative process. A supply list will be provided when the class is determined to run. Open to beginners and those with previous drawing experience. 

An email link to this Zoom presentation will be emailed to participants. You will need a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with audio and video capacity.

Instructor: Chris Reed 

Location: Online via ZOOM

Dates & Times: 

Session 1 - Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Session 2 - Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $30

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Conservation Options for Your Property

with Scott Kunkler

Mar
19

Next session: March 19th, 2025

Are you interested in conserving your property into the future? Do you want to ensure that special natural areas or certain uses, such as farming or forestry, won’t be lost to development? Join the Scarborough Land Trust in an informational program discussing the different options available to landowners to protect their properties.

Instructor: Scott Kunkler, Conservation Director, Scarborough Land Trust

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $5

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Sea Glass Windows

with Lisa Young

May
6

Next session: May 6th, 2025

Make a sea glass window! You will have sea glass, shells, stones, sand, and driftwood to make a wood-framed 8x10 art piece. Create your own design or use one of the provided templates. You will complete your seaside design in the workshop and will be given a kit and directions to ‘cure’ your piece at home.

Instructor: Lisa Young, coastalcraftworkshop.com

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $55 - materials included