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The Sales Agent Online Class
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The Sales Agent Online Class

$370

with Katie Rawls

Calendar Current session started Mar 24, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 24 weeks

This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance

$140

with Carlos Collado

Calendar Current session started Apr 15, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 16 weeks

This 16 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection.

Mushroom Walk

$45

with David Spahr

Calendar Current session started Jul 27, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Aug 17, 2025

Join seasoned forager David Spahr on an immersive mushroom hunt, exploring habitats, structures, and safe foraging practices. Uncover surprises in each walk, shaped by season and location. Suitable for all ages (8-15 with a registered parent), this moderate-difficulty hike promises an exciting, educational adventure. Supply List: Notebook and pen to take notes, sensible clothing and footwear, water, snack and bug repellant. A basket or bags are optional. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.

Oyster Farm and Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour

$95

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next session starts Jul 28, 2025 at 8:15 am, runs for 1 week

Join Master Maine Guide Alice starting early morning to avoid the winds on Mere Point Bay. While we’re paddling in solo and tandem sea kayaks, you’ll learn about aquaculture in Maine – fishing, clamming, scallop and oyster farming. You’ll learn about the area’s natural and human history. We’ll be visiting an oyster farm and then land on an island where you’ll learn to shuck oysters and then taste your success. This tour is beginner and family friendly. Sea kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are provided. You provide water and snacks. We meet at 8:15am and return about noon.

Full Course

Summer Animation Camp

$345

with Andrew Edwards

Calendar Next session starts Jul 28, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 13 - 17

Come join us for a week of Animation! Bring your imagination to life with traditional frame by frame animation alongside cutting edge digital animation software. Learn from professional new media artist and educator Andrew Elijah Edwards and create your own custom animation project from start to finish while playing with the artform. Discover and explore the fundamental concepts behind professional animation techniques and explore the medium of moving images in this week long adventure!! ***Ages 13-17.

Full Course

Mosaic Workshop Studio

$105

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Do you have some mosaic experience and want to try out bigger or more complicated ideas in a supportive setting? Bring your own project idea, substrate, tesserae and tools to this mosaic workshop. Some supplies and limited tools available.

FREE Captain License Information Session

Free

with John Coffin

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Are you interested in obtaining a USCG Captain’s License? Do you want to learn the differences between an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license and a Master 100GT license, and what experience the Coast Guard requires for each? These informational sessions will help answer these questions and others about the two licenses. Also discussed will be the different methods for completing the course requirements.

This information session is free, but please register in advance, so the instructor knows how many individuals will be attending and can send login instructions.

Museum Sketchbook: Farnsworth

$25

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 8, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous art museums. Forge an intimate connection with museum collections, while improving your own work by studying the techniques of the masters. Guidance and critical feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit, we will meet up to share our results with the group. Museum admission is included in fee. Location: Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland. Participants will meet at the museum.





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