Courses

Join us to learn the basics of paper sculpting while creating a flower bouquet for Spring. We will begin the class by decorating our own flower colored paste papers. Then learn techniques like, cupping, curling, scoring, spiraling, crimping, texturing and fringing, while we make roses, asters, poppies, lilies and more. A $15 material fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first night of the class. Tools also provided.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).

This one day on-water workshop will teach you proper transport of a sea kayak, strokes for most efficient paddling in different conditions, proper boat launch etiquette, safety on the water, where you should and shouldn’t paddle, using a chart while paddling, common rescues and tows. There will be capsizing involved so you are required to wear a wetsuit or drysuit to participate. Limited rentals are available with advance notice. You will bring your own lunch, sea kayak at least 14’ long with two bulkheads, paddle, life jacket, bilge pump, paddle float, and enthusiasm. This program will take place in Brunswick.

Learn basic hand-building skills to create a unique microwave- and dishwasher-safe ceramic mug. We will explore slab, coil, and pinch techniques for basic construction, and experiment with adding a handle and creating designs with texture and carving. You'll complete this whirlwind of a workshop with 3 handmade mugs! All tools and materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 6 people, so plenty of one-on-one instruction will be available. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Join our immersive cooking class where you’ll learn the time-honored secrets behind New York’s iconic bagels. In this hands-on experience, you’ll craft your own bagel dough from scratch, knead it to perfection, and master the art of hand-rolling. As the dough transforms into those chewy, golden rings, we’ll guide you through the traditional boiling and baking process—the very same steps that make Brooklyn bagels legendary. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious food enthusiast, this class promises a delightful journey into bagel bliss. All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided. [Bagels contain gluten] Program is presented by Jeff Mao of Knead & Nosh in Topsham, ME.