Personal Enrichment

This course will focus on how to quickly and easily edit polished-looking videos from your computer. It's perfect for family movies, vacation highlights, digital scrapbooking, and more! But best of all, no prior experience is required! Feel free to record some footage with your phone prior to class if you'd like to practice/learn using your own content, but it is not required! Sample footage will be provided if needed. We will be using adobe Premier Pro Rush available on both Mac and Windows. I strongly recommend trying to download and install the program prior to class, it can be downloaded here:

https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/download/rush?promoid=HHJ4XGRS&mv=other

This program requires either Windows 10, or macOS X v10.13 or later. 

The class takes place on Zoom.

Students must have a video and audio enabled desktop, laptop, or tablet to join the class.

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of edible and medicinal mushrooms, identification, tools, and equipment for harvesting, as well as books, materials, and other resources. David has collected edible mushrooms for 46 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association. No discounts. The class takes place on Zoom. No discounts.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Making the switch from conventional cooking to one that doesn’t use animal products can be seen as daunting for some, but if it’s approached as a new kitchen adventure, the experience can be enlightening. Join Jinger as she relates her personal cooking adventure as a 40+ year vegetarian to a vegan cooking advocate. You won’t be cooking this time around and instead, have the opportunity for discussion and questions. Digital handouts as well as a few choice recipes to create on your own. Take the plunge! No discounts. The class takes place on Webex. No discounts.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Creative Writing Workshops offer writers the opportunity to get feedback on their work, give feedback to others, and overall develop excellent, holistic writing skills. If you enjoy writing fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, this course will provide you with constructive criticism from not only the instructor but also from the rest of the participants. This platform allows you to learn from other fellow writers, acquire new perspectives, and become more comfortable with sharing your writing. The instructor will also provide lessons concerning dialogue, characterization, narrative voice, publication, and other important writing elements. The class is welcome to aspiring writers of unpublished works as well as anyone who would like the opportunity to write their first story or poem collection. This class will not typically consist of writing prompts; however, occasional lessons may involve them. Class takes place on Zoom. Students must have an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate.

Learn to select clothing colors that flatter your eyes, hair, and skin coloring. Prior to class, you’ll send selfies of your face to the instructor so she can determine if you're warmer or cooler in coloring. You’ll watch your appearance change as the instructor virtually “drapes” different shades of colors over your photo. In addition to learning about your most flattering colors, you’ll receive general recommendations for eye shadows, blush, and lipsticks based on your coloring. Soon you’ll be rethinking the colors you wear – from clothes to jewelry, to makeup! Candace is the owner of Radiant Image and has 30 years of branding and marketing experience working with a variety of organizations throughout northern New England. Her mission is to apply her wealth of experience to people, particularly women, to increase their self-confidence by helping them feel great about their appearance and their ability to connect effectively with others. The class takes place on Zoom. No discounts.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of Chaga. This details all aspects of Chaga "mushroom" (Inonotus obliquus) including where to find them, how to use them, and current science. Many aspects are shown including those most never see. David has collected edible and medicinal mushrooms for 46 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association. No discounts. The class takes place on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.