Adult Education & Fitness
These programs are open to the entire community and do not require a membership.
T'AI CHI FOR HEALTH & RELAXATION
Wednesdays from July 8 to August 12 from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon
David S. Handwerker has more than 40 years of study, practice and teaching.
This class will include eight simple exercises, animal frolics, eight brocades, standing meditation and a whole lot more. We will be on our feet moving for over an hour. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Cost is $120 for six weeks, payable by cash or check to the instructor. Any questions or concerns about financing please contact: dshandwerker@gmail.com
YOGA
Wednesdays from July 1 to August 12 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m
As a new teacher Camille Hanley is enthusiastic about providing classes from July 1 to August 12 to her community and offering her growing knowledge of yoga to others. She teaches a dynamic Vinyasa style yoga flow, which can be modified for a range of ages and experience. Please bring your own mat and props if you like to use them. Mats may be able to be provided if asked for ahead of time. Camille can be reached at 207-232-1662 or Camillemhanley@gmail.com
Cost is $105 Members/$140 Non-members for the series; $15 members/$20 non-members per class. Register and pay here
ART CLASSES
Screenprinting Workshop: Wednesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn the basics of screen printing (or come expand your skills!) in this beginner class taught by island artist Daisy Braun. Create bold designs and print them yourself! $80 per participant; all materials included. Bring a bag lunch. This class is limited to 10 students. Open to kids 12+ and adults. Please register in advance here. Contact Daisy Braun at daisybraun10@gmail.com for questions about the class.
Figure Drawing: Wednesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Develop your hand in this drawing class for all levels (adults 18+), taught by island artist Daisy Braun! We will have the chance to draw from a live, clothed model, and explore a range of drawing media together. $55 per participant; some materials are included. The class is limited to 12 students. Bring a bag lunch. Please register in advance here. Contact Daisy Braun at daisybraun10@gmail.com for questions about the class.
Watercolor for Beginners: Friday, July 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The focus of this class is learning basic watercolor techniques and how to control the
paint to get desired results. This will be accomplished by the instructor, Tory Millar, demonstrating various techniques that are used by watercolorists to create paintings.
The instructor will provide watercolor paper, tape, brushes, pencils and watercolors.
If participants have their own materials, including erasers, please bring them with you.
Each participant will be creating their own watercolor sampler along with the instructor.
The watercolor sampler will have six different sections in which the participants will learn
how to create a variety of effects including: skies with clouds, sunsets, snow, grass,
trees, water, islands and mountains.
The end result of the class will be one sheet of watercolor paper, with six small paintings
on it, which will incorporate all of the above techniques. This sampler can be used in
the future, by participants, to remind them how to create a variety of watercolor effects.
Cost is $20 and class is limited to 15 participants. Register here
Advanced Watercolor: Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Everyone will provide their own materials:a set of watercolors, at least three brushes (a wash brush 3/4 to 1 inch, a small #1 detail brush and medium brush), watercolor paper, tape (for the edges of the paper), a small cup for water,a pencil, an eraser. There will be tables to work on but if a participant prefers a drawing board please bring one.
Participants should bring their own reference photo of the subject matter they wish to paint (seascapes, landscapes, pictures of their home etc.) or select a plein air view from the TEIA porch or bring their own objects to create a personal still life.
The instructor, Tory Millar, will have examples of watercolors and review perspective and cropping. She will then consult with each person concerning their photo prompt or chosen view and suggest a strategy for beginning their watercolor.
Participants will lightly sketch their subject matter then use various watercolor techniques in a layered progression to complete their watercolor scenes.
The instructor will circulate during the class to answer questions and work with each participant individually, suggesting techniques and problem solving as they create their artwork
Cost is $20 and class is limited to 15 participants. Register here
