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.
Learn how to use Mesh to create and install mosaics anywhere, indoors or out!
Saturday, August 2, 2025
10:00 - 4:00
$120, includes all materials
Class is FULL
contact me to be added to the waitlist: aledwards@gmail.com
In this class, you'll learn how to use mosaic mesh to open up endless possibilities for your mosaic work! Similar to buying tiles on mesh from your local tile shop, we will be creating a mosaic on mesh that you can bring home and install in your home, on an outside wall, on a favorite rock, on a stepping stone, or practically anywhere you want to liven up with mosaic art!
You will be leaving with your mosaic on mesh, but will have a chance in class to try your hand at installing a small meshed mosaic, so you will have the skills to do it at home!
Limited to 8 students. All Abilities Welcome!
Must be at least 18 to participate.
This octopus was created on mesh, and then installed on
a vertical wall.
Glass-on-Glass Window Mosaic Class
Class is FULL
contact me to be added to the waitlist: aledwards@gmail.com
Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9, 2025
$170, includes all materials
Day 1, 10:00-4:00, Day 2, 10:00- 1:00
All levels welcome! I will take you through creating a 6" x 8" stained glass mosaic window piece, using a birch tree forest design of mine. However, more designs will be here for you to chose from or be inspired by.Learn everything you need to know to start creating glass-on-glass mosaics at home!
Limited to 8students.
Light Lunch included on Day 1. Must be at least18 to participate.
Mosaic Wall Hanging Class
Your option of creating a mirror or non-mirror, hanging,wall mosaic.
Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2025
$170, includes all materials.
Day 1: 10-4, Day 2: 10-12
4 Spaces Still Available!
This is a wonderful class for all levels, including those with no mosaic experience! We will be creating mosaic wall pieces with designs inspired by nature. In this class, you will learn how to cut tiles, cut stained glass, how to incorporate beads, sea-glass, or broken china, as well as how to grout and finish a mosaic. You will leave knowing how to use all kinds of things into your mosaics! Design inspiration will be here for you, but you are welcome to bring your own sketch to work with as well.
* As with all of my two-day classes, the 2nd day is optional. Should you only wish to come for day one, you will be sent home with a kit to grout your mosaic at home.
Limited to 8 students. Light Lunch included on Day 1. Must be at least18 to participate.
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.
Sign up for classes here!
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
