Juliette Wilbur has worked in Probate for 20 years. She is committed to assisting people in breaking down the barriers to discussing preparations for the inevitable.  She will share some simple tools and resources to assist people in avoiding the time, energy and pain that can impact families for generations.  This is an in-person class.

This course introduces students to the techniques and methods of the depiction of the human figure through direct observational drawing.

We will be working from models online to investigate movement, volume, and anatomy of the human form. We will learn perspective to draw the figure in space. Students will practice with a variety of subjects such as themselves, people with whom they live, family members, or pets. Students will be given assignments and documents such as illustrations of anatomy, references to art history and artists’ works.  This is an in-person class.

Makeup class, if needed, 11/22/24

For supplies we will use large drawing pads, pencils, pens and charcoal.

France Hilbert has taught classes at College of the Atlantic since 2018. She is a professional artist and art educator with an extensive resume of training and experience including major commissions and installations. Her artistic education began at the age of seven, when she was taught by her grandfather, the late artist Jaro Hilbert. From him, she received a thorough education in the classical tradition. She pursued her formal education at the National Fine Art Academy of Paris, France, (ENSBA), was an artist in residence in Copenhagen, studied German Expressionism in Berlin, and traveled extensively to paint and study around Europe and abroad. At the Art Students League of New York, she received a Merit Scholarship to master portraiture in painting and completed a Certificate in Sculpture. She was selected for “Model to Monument”, a sculpture program at The Academy of Art, Newington Cropsey Foundation, Hastings on Hudson, NY and received an Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant from the Art Students League of New York. Of her many public and private commissions, some are permanent installations. “Talma”, a 7-foot bronze sculpture is installed in the public square of the Theatre of the Valley of L’Yerres, in Brunoy, France. A pair of 4-foot bronze relief sculptures entitled ”The Calling” are installed at the Georgetown University Medical School building in Washington, DC.

Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing. They will study individual features, learn proportions, and anatomical structure.  Students will be challenged to make decisions as they work to express their perspective and personal interpretation, culminating in a life-size portrait. This class will also involve sketching from a live model, drawing the full forms, learning about movement, volume, and composition.  This is an in-person class.

No class 10/14, 11/11. Make up date, if needed 12/16/2024

For supplies, we will use large drawing pads, pencils, pens and charcoal.  

France Hilbert has taught classes at College of the Atlantic since 2018. She is a professional artist and art educator with an extensive resume of training and experience including major commissions and installations. Her artistic education began at the age of seven, when she was taught by her grandfather, the late artist Jaro Hilbert. From him, she received a thorough education in the classical tradition. She pursued her formal education at the National Fine Art Academy of Paris, France, (ENSBA), was an artist in residence in Copenhagen, studied German Expressionism in Berlin, and traveled extensively to paint and study around Europe and abroad. At the Art Students League of New York, she received a Merit Scholarship to master portraiture in painting and completed a Certificate in Sculpture. She was selected for “Model to Monument”, a sculpture program at The Academy of Art, Newington Cropsey Foundation, Hastings on Hudson, NY and received an Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant from the Art Students League of New York. Of her many public and private commissions, some are permanent installations. “Talma”, a 7-foot bronze sculpture is installed in the public square of the Theatre of the Valley of L’Yerres, in Brunoy, France. A pair of 4-foot bronze relief sculptures entitled ”The Calling” are installed at the Georgetown University Medical School building in Washington, DC.

Enhance your French language skills in this 8-week intermediate course designed for individuals with a basic understanding of French. This     class focuses on improving your ability to communicate in everyday situations, expanding your vocabulary, and building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Over the course of eight weeks, you'll revisit the basics, explore everyday situations like shopping and dining out, and engage in social interactions, with a strong emphasis on practical usage. Interactive activities, group discussions, and listening exercises will help you strengthen your grammar and sentence structures, while reading and writing tasks will enhance your comprehension and composition skills. Join us to take your French to the next level and communicate more confidently.  This is a live, online class using ZOOM.

If you’ve been taking photos for a while but you want to take your compositions to another level, this class is for you. You will learn to focus on what you see, and work to make the camera capture your vision. 

The class is a combination of evening class sessions and field trips.  Key to your success will be making a significant commitment to practice between sessions what you have learned. You don’t need a fancy camera for this course, whatever device you have on hand will be just right. 

This course is designed for people who are experienced in taking photos, have a knowledge of the features of their camera and the ability to share their photos. This is an in-person class.

The first step to taking photos is to learn your way around your camera. All the information you need may be in the instruction manual but it’s often easier to work with others to figure out the features, settings and more. 

One of the issues with the transition to digital cameras is that it’s easy to take the photographs, but if you don’t know how to transfer them to other devises so you can share them with others, what’s the point. 

If you would like support, this class is for you! This is an in-person class. 

Make-up date, if needed, 10/16/24

The Ellsworth School Department is looking for substitutes in all departments - teachers, ed techs, secretaries, bus drivers, and custodians.  Effective substitutes need to know how to access policies and procedures, as well as the facilities.  This workshop addresses these topics, as well as the application process, tools and tips for classroom management and instructional practices for substitute teachers.  It will be followed up by a meeting with school administrators at relevant schools. This is an in-person workshop.

This professional certification course certifies the student in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and choking protocols for all age groups, as well as other advanced skills including ventilation with an advanced airway or bag mask device.  This is an in-person class.