In three hours you can paint a masterpiece and take it home. No art experience is needed! Doreen provides the paint, brushes, canvas, aprons, easels, and instructions to create your art project. You will leave with a smile and perhaps find your inner artistic self. Wonderful for gift giving or that room you have just redecorated. We will paint works originally by Vincent Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, and Henri Matisse. A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor at start of each class. Limit 18 students.

Learn how to create a centerpiece for your table, which you can enjoy throughout the holiday season. We will use Christmas boughs and some flowers to create the basic arrangement. You might want to add holiday decorations such as ornaments or 1-2 tapered candles. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at start of class. . A student purchased “tools” list is available on our FAQ tab at midmaine.maineadulted.org. Limit 15 students.

Looking for something a little different other than a wreath to decorate your door this holiday season? Join me and learn the basic floral techniques that you can use throughout the year! We will create a beautiful, self-made swag to hang on your door with various greens and decorations of your choice. Quotes from former students: “No experience needed!” “It is amazing how they all turned out so beautiful, with no mistakes!” A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at start of class. . A student purchased “tools” list is available on our FAQ tab at midmaine.maineadulted.org. Limit 15 students.

This age-old process is simple yet tricky. Learn to combine lye, fat, and water to make soap, and learn safety tips. During this soap making demonstration and information night you will get a lot of pointers and helpful hints. A $5 lab fee is payable to the instructor at start of class for your soap, and there will be other soaps available to purchase in the classroom. Limit 8 students.

Make simple and fun tote bags from old t-shirts that you have at home! These totes make great holiday gifts. Bring in your old shirts from sports events, team uniforms, concerts! Reuse those old shirts AND make a fun gift. (We will have some old shirts, but participants might want to bring their own.) Limit 10 students.