The first thing to learn about woodworking is sharpening the tools you will be using.  In this course you will learn to sharpen bench chisels, plane irons, card scrapers, cabinet scrapers and marking knives. 

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

Prerequisite: Any Zentangle introductory class and/or a solid familiarity with the basic concepts of the Zentangle Method.

Shading could be said to be the most exciting component of the Zentangle Method! During this 5-week class, you will explore shading basics, and how to apply these skills to the original white, black, Renaissance and grey Zentangle tiles. After your tangles have been placed on your tile, these shading techniques will make your overall design “pop”! Material kits will include a variety of colored paper tiles, Micron and GellyRoll pens, shading pencils and tools. Materials Kits can be picked up at the CLC AE Office in Damariscotta prior to class start date.

Cost of class includes all materials.

As a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), Martha Brooks finds great joy in sharing this fun, relaxing, and easy-to-do art method! She is a retired Speech Pathologist and adjunct professor. Martha loves being a mom, an out-of-the-box thinker, the midcoast of Maine, and creating art using a variety of media!

This class will offer information and advice for what are the most important tools to begin with; How to arrange a shop for maximum efficiency; What are options for dust control; What shop-made jigs and fixtures are most needed.

The class will be geared to individual shop owners, so each participant is encouraged to bring a sketch of their shop layout with dimensions so we can discuss options.

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited.

This workshop will focus on the many different watercolor techniques that are available, both conventional and unconventional, and how they can be applied to nature studies. Students will learn techniques and shortcuts to capture texture and form inspired by the natural world. The results look more natural and less forced. Color choices will be reviewed throughout the class and during demonstrations.

Lots of references and natural specimens (rocks, shells, leaves, pinecones, etc) will be on hand to work from. Knowing more about color and techniques will allow you to make more informed choices during your painting process. Students will go home with a sampling of watercolor studies that can inform future work.

An $18 materials fee is payable to the instructor the night of class or students can purchase and bring items from a materials list provided by the instructor.

Margaret Dwyer holds a BFA and MFA in Visual Arts. Her watercolors have been published in fine art books and magazines and have been included in numerous juried national and international exhibitions. For the last several years she has been the artist in residence at Billings Farm & Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. Her work is now in Damariscotta at “River Arts” and “Gifts at 136”.

The table saw is the most important tool in the shop.  It does more than just cut wood to exact dimensions; it also does joinery, molding, and with a few simple jigs that you can make, it will also do specialty cuts.  Learn how to get the most from your saw, how to use it safely, and what to look for when purchasing a saw.  The course will be taught using the amazing new SawStop, the saw with the built-in brake system that prevents injury from a spinning blade. No materials needed. 

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

The Router is the second most important power tool in any shop. It is also the most versatile. Learn the basic techniques of using this tool, some of the shop made jigs that make it do more, and what to look for when purchasing a router. No materials needed. 

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

Explore how embellishing gift bags and gift tags using the Zentangle Method of art will give your gift-giving that extra Zing!! Instruction will include a lettering template, simple tangled designs, and suggestions for embellishments. Materials kits include a selected variety of small (2x2) and larger (3.5x3.5) paper tags in 3 colors, black Micron pens, GellyRoll pens, shading pencils & tools. Materials Kits can be picked up at the CLCAE Office in Damariscotta prior to class start date.

Cost of class includes all materials.

As a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), Martha Brooks finds great joy in sharing this fun, relaxing, and easy-to-do art method! She is a retired Speech Pathologist and adjunct professor. Martha loves being a mom, an out-of-the-box thinker, the midcoast of Maine, and creating art using a variety of media!

Please note: The location of this class has changed from what was printed in our brochure. The new location for this class is Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. 

Creating a naturalist’s sketchbook is a hobby that requires minimal equipment and expense, but can bring great satisfaction and a fresh perspective on nature. Record your nature discoveries with pen and ink and watercolor to create a one-of-a-kind journal of your adventures in the wild.

Artistic talent is not necessary to create a naturalist’s sketchbook. All that is needed is a sense of wonder and a desire to learn more about the natural world. Treasures found during the instructor’s adventures in nature will be on display to sketch or you can bring your own.

Laurel Dodge has a master’s degree in environmental studies and has worked for nature centers, land trusts and a zoo. She is an illustrator and nature photographer.