Take terrarium design to the next level! Create a natural masterpiece by incorporating vertical backgrounds, sand art layers and more. Learn to create soil substrate and discover how to forage for your own plants to include! Materials fee of $35 (cash please) payable to instructor at class.

Love plants but don’t have a “green thumb”? Come learn all the basics and needs to create your own “Nature in a Glass”. Discover how ecosystems and “clean up crews” work. Learn a bit of the science involved as we prepare the soil and the plants, arranging them in a visually appealing style. This is a great way to connect with nature and creative a living work of art! Materials fee of $35 (cash please) payable to instructor at class.

Come join us for an evening of DIY fun creating this popular Mini Maine Original Flag inspired pendant necklace in sterling silver. This is a beginner’s class where you will learn basic wire wrapping skills to bring this beautiful piece to life. Materials included.

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We love to receive a delivery of those artfully crafted bouquets, don’t we? Inspired by their beauty, we think “I could do that... I could make a beautiful arrangement like that...” And then, the reality... an awkward cluster of drooping blooms that just doesn’t quite “get there.” If that sounds familiar, put this night on your calendar and register early to get your spot! Using fresh flowers, Courtney will wow us with basic floral arranging techniques as well as some interesting points about the flowers we’re using. The end result will be a beautiful bouquet to take home! Materials fee of $20 (cash please) is payable to the instructor at class.

There's no better way to draw a landscape than to experience and observe it in person. Learn about the tools, materials, and techniques plein air artists use to capture their natural surroundings using pencil and wash on paper. The initial class will take place inside where observational drawing, composition, approach, and supplies will be discussed. The following three classes will take place at selected locations within five miles of the WRAE classroom. A suggested supply list will be provided.

 Join Jenn from Candlewood for a fun and creative evening making two crafts! We will use dried flowers to create stunning, decorative pieces that add a touch of nature to your home and make the perfect gift. You will learn to craft beautiful, aromatic candles using delicately dried flowers, soothing scents, and natural ingredients to make unique and charming dough bowls. You will also learn the art of Decoupage, transforming a simple glass jar into a stunningly adorned and scented lantern. Students will take home both beautiful and functional pieces. 

Our beginning clay classes cover the basics of handbuilding and/or throwing on the potter's wheel. Create mugs, bowls, art and other fun and inspiring pieces. Enjoy your time and let your creativity flow while you experience something brand new! We'll talk about all the stages - clay, creating, glazing and firing. Bring lots of ideas and have some fun! Specify session when registering. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, limited glazes and firing. Students are expected to purchase and bring a pottery tool kit - see Amazon for many options in the $15-$25 range.

Join Jenn from Candlewood to make a beautiful and fresh spring-scented 12 ounce candle and one gorgeous beaded mini bouquet. 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!