Join art instructor Kathi Nordone at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St., Damariscotta for an introductory drawing and sketching classes. All you will need is a pencil and paper to unleash your creative spirit no matter your age. In this bright faces, inspirational faces, summer art class, taking place on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m., Nordone will teach students of all ages how to sketch the portrait of the person who is sitting across from them. Proportion and contour techniques will be taught.

If you like, bring your favorite medium to add highlights that will make your image come to life. Pencils and paper provided. Whether you want to give sketching and portraiture a try for the first time, you want to refresh your skills or you want to introduce your children to the joys of interpreting nature through art Nordone's summer art workshops are sure to capture your interest. Participant fee: $15. To reserve your seat in Nordone's bright faces portraiture drawing class, call 207-563-1363.