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Edible Wild Mushrooms 101

with Chris Woodcock

Mar

4

March 4th to 11th, 2023

$40 More Info

Hunting for edible and medicinal wild mushrooms is a fun way to supplement your gourmet food diets and get some exercise in the great outdoors. And, you can beat supply chain issues and rising food prices while learning a new fascinating outdoor hobby. We will focus on safety and identification of common safe edibles in the first class.

Did you know mushrooms are the fruit of the fungi? Just like picking an apple, it does not hurt the organism to harvest them. Join us for discussion on habitat and which trees are symbiotic with which fungi. If you want to find Grifola frondosa (hen of the woods, common name), you must know what an oak tree looks like!

The second class will focus on the turning of the seasons and what mushrooms to look for in spring, summer and fall. This overview prepares the forager to have a good idea of what to look for and when. Class is invited to bring in photos of mushrooms for discussion and identification.

Please bring a $5 materials fee made payable to the instructor.

Yes, there are poisonous mushrooms. For this reason no children will be admitted to this class.

Waiting list available

Art Journaling

with Sandi Cirillo

May

20

May 20th, 2023

$40 More Info

Simply put, Art Journaling is a visual diary--it's record keeping combined with creativity! It's a place to record your thoughts, memories, and emotions through images, art and words. Explore different techniques and ideas and express your inner self!

Please bring a $10 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at class.

Gonzo for Garbanzo!

with Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi

Mar

30

March 30th, 2023

$19 More Info

In this interactive online Zoom workshop, we'll talk about the versatile and nutritionally powerful garbanzo bean as you've never known it! Alicia will provide a list of ingredients so you can make it as we go, if desired. This demo includes 3 recipes and many other options. 100% plant-based and is soy/dairy/gluten-free.

Chickapea Salad- an alternative to chicken or other salads in delis & bagel shops
Hummus-not only will you stop buying it pre-made, but it's oil-free & we'll discuss other adictive uses for it!
Flatbread & Omelette Options-a great substitute for bread and eggs! Learn other uses for the mixture, as well

A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions.

Alicia has offered plant-powered meals since 2007 and has a Masters in Holistic Wellness. She has taught cooking demos, live and online wellness courses since 2011.

Silk Paper Fusion

with Sandi Cirillo

May

20

May 20th, 2023

$40 More Info

Silk paper fusion is made by binding various silk fibers together using different adhesive mediums. One can creating vibrant, luxurious patterns with translucent quality. Let your imagination go; the sky is the limit on what you can create with this layering technique.

Please bring a $12 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at class.

Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat (Campobello)

with Chris Toy

Jun

23

June 23rd to 26th, 2023

$495 More Info

Your instructor, Chris Toy, is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques and stories behind the dishes being created.

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will be immersed in the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus specially planned evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. We convene on Friday, June 23 at 1pm with classes throughout the weekend and end on Monday, June 26 at 1pm.

Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations (an additional cost). Only Acadian Arts Retreats' participants will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

Please note: Included in the workshop registration is a $40 non-refundable fee should you have to cancel.

COVID note: For everyone’s comfort and safety we suggest doing a COVID test 24 hours prior to arrival. We will be following CDC guidelines according to location and dates.

Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat (Prospect Harbor)

with Chris Toy

May

26

May 26th to 29th, 2023

$495 More Info

Your instructor, Chris Toy, is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques and stories behind the dishes being created.

Escape to a Grand Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine with an intimate group of artist, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a special private house concert by Grammy balloted sing-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordon Ward.

We convene on Friday, May 26 at 1pm with classes throughout the weekend and end on Monday, May 29 at 1pm.

Should you wish to stay overnight at the inn, participants will need to book their stay at the inn by calling 207-963-9122 or visiting: https://harborviewhousellc.com/

Day students are very welcome.

Please note: Included in the registration is a $40 non-refundable fee should you have to cancel.

COVID note: For everyone’s comfort and safety we suggest doing a COVID test 24 hours prior to arrival. We will be following CDC guidelines according to location and dates.