Upcoming Workshop- Card Creations!

Card Creations From the Heart
Wednesday September 23rd, 6pm - 8:30pm

Join Lorna and Maryanne for an evening of fun with cardmaking. An example of what Lorna and Mary Anne will be teaching you is how to make 10 cards out of 1 piece of 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of decorative scrapbook back ground paper and how to make 12 cards with matching envelopes out of a used calendar.

We will think 'outside the box' and you will discover just how easy and fun this is. You will be amazed!!!!. This is just an example of what Lorna and Maryanne can teach you. Instructions are handed out at the class and door prizes are drawn at the end of the class.

This class is stress-free and the only thing you have to do is HAVE FUN!

$15 includes all supplies

Instructor: Lorna Plourde, Gardiner, ME
Lorna retired from Central Me. Power after 36 1/2 yrs. of service. She & her assistant Maryanne McCullough have 15+ years of stamping experience each. "We enjoy card making and always looking for new and unique ways to make cards. We do this as a hobby, that's why we enjoy it so much."

More info here: http://sweetlandretreat.com/workshops.htm

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Upcoming class: Watercolor ~Register Now!

Watercolor- Don't Be Afraid To Jump In!
Saturday September 19th, 2pm - 4pm

After a brief time of exploring what watercolor can/cannot do, we will "dive in" to an easy, pre-drawn (by Melissa) still life, finding the darkest darks and learning to leave lots of white paper.

Perfect as a beginner or refresher course...don't be afraid to jump in!

$23 ($20 class fee, plus $3 paper supply fee payable to instructor)

Required supplies: Watercolor paint--either tubes or paintbox style--can be quite simple and inexpensive, a medium size "round" brush, and a small detail brush.

Instructor: Melissa Post van der Burg, Augusta, ME

More info here: http://sweetlandretreat.com/workshops.htm

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Upcoming Class- Intro to Digital Photography

Introduction to Digital Photography
Sunday August 23rd, 2pm - 5pm

If you have ever wanted to learn how to take better photographs this course is for you! This course is for the regular Joe photographer who wants to learn how to turn amateur snapshots into well composed photographs. Using your own digital camera you will learn about using composition and lighting and how to explore the settings on your camera to help you take your photographs to the next level.

$15 per person. Bring your own digital camera (and user's manual if you have one).

Perfect for beginners and students of all ages!

Instructor: Joy Ribisi, Manchester, ME

More info here: http://sweetlandretreat.com/workshops.htm

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Upcoming Class- Gelatin Plate Printmaking

Gelatin Plate Printmaking
Tuesday August 11th, 6pm - 8:30pm

This method of printmaking was developed in the 1970s by Francis Merritt, who was co-founder and the first director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle. The process replaces other traditional printing plates with gelatin; ink is painted or rolled directly onto the gelatin and prints are pressed and pulled by hand. Because there is no special equipment needed to press or pull prints, and gelatin and natural materials are readily available, this is an easy "take home" class- a method that is easy for students to learn and then experiment more on their own.

The class will cover a short history of the craft, the making of the gelatin and gathering of other materials, the printing process including basics and experimenting with found objects, storing and/or disposing of your gelatin plate, and different crafts you can do with this process. All materials will be provided in the supply fee.

$50 per person ($40 class fee plus $10 supply fee payable to instructor)

Instructor: Grace Kendall, Litchfield, ME
Grace is currently a stay-at-home mom and works from home as a printmaker and crafter. She sells printed paper goods on Etsy (cozink.etsy.com) as well as in selected stores in Maine. Grace currently has work hanging at Captive Elements Art House in Lewiston as part of their June show. She learned the gelatin plate printmaking method when she was a teenager and attended a workshop at Haystack. She's been printmaking for about 7 years.

Registration deadline: Wednesday August 5th!
Class is limited to 8 students so be sure to complete your registration early!

Upcoming class: Reiki Attunment 2 -Date Change

Reiki Attunement Class -Part 2
Friday July 24th, 3pm - 7pm date change

Reiki II is the second level in becoming a Reiki Master. The students will be attuned to three sacred symbols enhancing their Reiki energy. The symbols are only given to those who have already been attuned to Reiki I. Those attuned to Reiki II can then perform distant healings, emotional/addictive healings and power healings. The class will consist of a review of Reiki I, a study of the three sacred symbols an attunement and practice with the group.

$75 per person
-- Optional course supplies: Reiki manual ($20, let us know if interested in purchasing), cushion, pen and paper

Instructor: Justina Anderson, Usui Reiki Master
Justina is a Usui Reiki Master and Licensed Veterinary Technician from New York.

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Just listed! Hula Hoop making class!!!

Hula Hoop Crafting
Wednesday July 22nd, 6pm - 8pm

Come join us and make your own personalized hoop to use for fun and exercise! Hula hooping is national past time that is great for young and old. All supplies will be provided (included in the supply fee) and you can decorate your hoop with many colors of tape and even sparkly tape too. Open to all ages, great family activity!

$25 per person ($15 class fee plus $10 supply fee payable to instructor)

Instructor: Linda "Lizzy" Kennedy aka Lizzyoos, and Kyndmamma, lives in the woods of Maine. She has two grown sons and a granddaughter. She is a Tie Dye professional, a music lover, promoter, Radio Dj (wmhb.org), Homegrown Network Rep, an original Phunky Bitch. She spends her days dying new projects, making jewelry, hula hoops, reviewing music, and just enjoying nature. You can find her on the Maine music scene and at many of the summer festivals vending as Lizzyoos. Check out Lizzyoos.net

Registration deadline: Monday July 20th!

First day of classes!

I am so excited to say that tomorrow, Saturday June 6th, is the first day of classes at Sweetland Retreat!!!!!!

It's been a long road of renovation and learning and growing but we've finally made it to this point!  There's still work to do in order to open as a Bed & Breakfast but our goal was to have classes started by this summer and here it is...2 weeks before the Summer Solstice.  Who would have thought we'd be ahead of schedule?

And to celebrate, we're offering a special discount of $10 off to anyone who takes both classes this Saturday and Sunday- The Reiki Atunement class (good for Reiki Level 1 or 2) and the Full Moon Ceremony & Drumming Circle.  

So register now!