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Ceramics: Textural, Handbuilt Pots

with Anna Woolf

Mar
25

Next session: March 25th to April 29th, 2025

Students will explore the ceramic technique of handbuilding to create unique, sculptural, textured vessels. Starting with a ball of clay, participants will learn the basics of pinching and shaping, while incorporating a variety of textures such as carving, stamping, and rolling to enhance their designs. Emphasis will be placed experimenting with different patterns, textures, and surface treatments. By the end of the class, students will have crafted their own expressive, one-of-a-kind pinch pots (up to 3 or 5), gaining a deeper appreciation for the tactile process of pottery and a better understanding of how texture enhances the form and aesthetic of ceramic works.

No class 4/22.

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Small Accordion Book

with Sandi Cirillo

May
10

Next session: May 10th, 2025

Create your own small accordion book using simple materials like paper, glue, and thread. Students will learn the technique of folding paper into a continuous accordion structure and explore creative ways to decorate and personalize their books, experimenting with various designs, colors, and embellishments. By the end of the class, everyone will have a unique, compact book to display or fill with sketches, stories, or photographs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop fosters creativity and introduces a timeless bookbinding technique.  Students should bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.

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Yoga for Fun and YOU! (Monday, Winter/Spring)

with Karen Dove

Apr
14

Next session: April 14th to May 19th, 2025

*Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot in this class.*

Learn to listen to your body for what it wants and needs. Using Kripalu Yoga techniques, learning your own version of postures with modifications as needed. Yoga helps with stress relief; better breathing; increase in strength and flexibility; improved circulation; cardiovascular conditioning; inner peace and more. (All classes will be designed to meet the needs of Beginning yogis and Advanced Beginners practicing yoga). Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes.

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Needle Felting: Chickens

with Maureen Andrew

Apr
12

Next session: April 12th, 2025

Create a charming, handcrafted chicken from wool. Using basic felting techniques, we’ll transform soft wool fibers into colorful, detailed birds. The class covers shaping, sculpting, and adding details to bring your fluffy chicken to life. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers step-by-step guidance, creating an adorable chicken to take home. Perfect for those looking to explore a relaxing, creative craft while having fun with fellow participants!

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Maine’s Death with Dignity Act

with Valerie Lovelace

Mar
27

Next session: March 27th, 2025

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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 not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. Since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Learn 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 the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, how to qualify for the law and support your loved one who may be qualify.

The day before the Zoom meeting an email will be sent out to all who register with the Zoom meeting ID and passcode.

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Maine Driving Dynamics

with Lori-Ann Mathews

May
10

Next session: May 10th, 2025

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness. This five-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes. A student who completes the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record and may be eligible for insurance discount. Please bring your driver’s license.