Creating with Scraps, Fragments, Snippets, and Tatter

Acadia Senior College Presents:

Creating with Scraps, Fragments, Snippets, and Tatter

with Bonnie Chase

Register here: https://www.acadiaseniorcollege.org/courses

April 16 - May 21, 2026

Thursdays, 10am-12pm (6 weeks)

ArtWaves, Town Hill

Creating with Scraps, Fragments, Snippets and Tatter In this mindfully, playful course we will explore various methods embracing ordinary materials ( threads, papers, fiber scraps, cardboard, found objects,etc.) to make unique visual narratives. We will also explore the art of several artists from past to present such as Braque, Picasso, Matisse, Mary Delaney and Hannelore Baron who revolutionized art by incorporating everyday materials into their masterpieces. Inspired by the creative techniques of these artists and your teacher, we will have fun assembling our scraps, fragments, snippets and tatters while challenging the definitions of art through experimentation, breaking art boundaries and rules to create our own forms of expression. No experience needed!

About the instructor

Bonnie Chase holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and Botany and a MS in Environmental Science from Montclair State University, NJ. Throughout her careers in teaching, as Executive Director of the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Nature Center, as Master Naturalist, and leading Natural History Tours in Central and South America, she has always encouraged her students to explore the natural world through a creative lens. Bonnie has previously taught three other nature based art courses for ASC.

Registration opens February 18, 2026 at 8:00 am