I teach from my studio in Harpswell, Maine, tucked a mile down a little dirt road on Great Island! Come take a class, walk on our private woodland trails, sit and watch the wildlife by our tidal creek. Make sure you plan on leaving time after class for exploring beautiful Harpswell!
Upcoming Classes
Sign up for classes at the bottom of the page. If classes are full, it will be noted in the description.
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Please note: if you decide not to attend the class, or do not show up, there are no refunds. The one exception is if I am able to fill your spot with a new student.

Leather Bound Journal/Sketchbook Book-binding Class
Taught by Donald Medaris
September 6, 2025, 10:00 to 4:00-ish
$120 per person, includes all materials!
Location: Harpswell, Maine
Beginners WELCOME!
In this class, you will make a fully custom, leather-bound journal/sketchbook, featuring a hand-tooled and painted cover, hand-stitched pages, and personalized closure.
Price includes all materials!
Donald will be bringing a limited number of take-home kits as well! Kits include: precut leather and journal material, step-by-step instructions, tooling stone, swivel knife, mallet, thread, needles, and basic stamp set.
If you would like to reserve one, include the additional $85 with your payment.

Handmade Holiday Gift Series!
Micro-Mosaic Jewelry
Saturday, November 1, 2025
10:00-2:00
Cost: $125, all materials includedCome make a piece of jewelry for yourself or as a gift for someone you love!
You'll learn how to make this wearable art in this one-day micro mosaic workshop! Class will begin with learning about the glass used in micro mosaics, how to handle and cut the glass, what adhesives to use, and how to set it all in a pendant with precision. I will lead you step by step through making your first pendant. After your first piece of jewelry is completed, you will be free to create either earrings, a ring, another pendant, or a brooch.
Must be at least18 to participate.

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Handmade Holiday Gift Series!
The Ancient Art of Wet Felting
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00-2:00
$85.00, Includes all materials and some holiday treats!
Learn the ancient art of wet felting in my beginners wet felting class! Wet felting is painting with raw wool. Modern felt-making utilizes almost the same techniques that have been used to create this art for the last 8,000 years! Create a small winter scene, and leave with your beautiful wet felt artwork, ready to be hung on your wall, given as a gift, or used in your next fabric creation.
Must be at least16 to participate. Under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class is FULL
contact me to be added to the waitlist: aledwards@gmail.com