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Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education



Arts and Crafts

ZENTANGLES

$8

with Ann John

Calendar Jan 18, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Explore your creativity using line and design. Join us for this simple yet structured approach to drawing that promotes expression for all levels. Craft interesting images with this relaxing, fun method. There is no pressure; the sky’s the limit! Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

DIAMOND DOT VALENTINE PICTURES/CRAFTS

$8

with Ginny Day

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Create pictures or small craft items for Valentines Day such as key chains or sun catchers by placing small colored “diamond” pieces on a precoded background to make beautiful pictures and designs. These kits come in many sizes and thousands of patterns and pictures. There are some awesome kits for beginners to try to see if they enjoy doing them and some more difficult ones for the more advanced crafters. Small Valentine themed kits will be provided from which to choose. Many adults doing these have found that their children have started doing them also. Surprise your Valentine with a handmade gift to show how much you care or make one for yourself! Materials fee of $8 is payable to the instructor at time of class. Please pre-register to assure enough kits for a variety from which to choose are available.

 

RESIN ART: JEWELRY, DECORATIONS & MORE!

$10

with Kerrie Doyle

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Curious about resin? No need to be intimidated! Try out UV resin art and design your own beautiful jewelry and decorations. You will be amazed at what you can create, and, best of all, it’s so easy! No experience necessary. Bring a pair of scissors. Materials fee of $15 is payable to instructor in class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

 

UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS - LIVE ONLINE, SESSION 4

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need an ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music, and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won’t want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don’t have to read music! Sign up, tune up, and show up to start your musical adventure now! Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style, and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner’s ukulele. Contact us and we’ll have him reach out to you! Required: Five days before the start of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read the email and documents carefully. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

RELAX AND PAINT WITH SUE, FEBRUARY SESSION

$30

with Sue Cannafarina

Calendar Feb 7, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

It’s been a long week, and time to relax! Join local artist Sue Cannafarina for this two-hour class of monthly Friday evening painting fun while learning techniques used by the impressionists and Bob Ross (Lol). Bring a beautiful image to life ranging from still lifes, landscapes, and object studies. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. These are great opportunities to spend time with friends or make new ones. Bring home a work of art each meeting! Classes run once a month through June. Please Note: Each month is a separate session. Each session is $30/pp/per class. Pre-registration for each class is required as class size is limited.

PORTRAIT AND PET PHOTOGRAPHY - LIVE ONLINE

$29

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits! Learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Understand the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work! Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your fully charged digital camera. Zoom link provided by instructor. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

COLLAGE ART

$8

with Ann John

Calendar Mar 1, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Collages can be used to express ideas, create works of art, or both! This versatile art form originated in the 1900s and was used by Picasso, Braque, and others as they experimented with different styles. Join Ann in exploring different colors, textures, and ideas to create a unique work of art. Variety is, after all, the spice of life. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

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UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS - LIVE ONLINE, SESSION 5

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Mar 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need an ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music, and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won’t want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don’t have to read music! Sign up, tune up, and show up to start your musical adventure now! Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style, and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner’s ukulele. Contact us and we’ll have him reach out to you! Required: Five days before the start of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read the email and documents carefully. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.





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