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Message Circle with Jeannie Sullivan

$45

with Jeannie Sullivan

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Feb 23, 2026

Come hear what Spirit has to say to you. Get your questions answered and learn what your family and friends have to say in Spirit. This is a fun and interactive way to get introduced to psychic readings. You may be surprised who you hear from. Led by Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.

Yeast Roll Jubilee

$60

with Deb Arter

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

In this one night class we will learn how to mix, knead, proof and shape yeast dough into both savory and sweet treats. Participants will learn how to create cloverleaf rolls, butter crescents, cinnamon swirls, tea rings, sticky caramel rolls and whole-wheat buns as well as an economical savory braid that is a crowd pleaser. You will learn what gluten is really about! Various yeast bread tricks will be shared and discussed. Each student will go home with samples warm as well as dough to bake later at home. All baking levels are welcome for this hands-on class. Bring an apron, and some plastic tubs/large bags to fill and take home. All materials included.

History of Malaga Island

$35

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 6, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Feb 11, 2026

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice. This course is offered via Zoom.

Botanical Illustration with Watercolor and Ink

$160

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 7, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This all-levels class explores botanical illustration with watercolor, pen and ink. Students will learn principles of scientific illustration through painting subjects ranging from mushrooms to wildflowers, focusing on observational drawing and precision watercolor painting techniques. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit).

Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website: CLICK HERE

*THIS COURSE IS 5 WEEKS.

Hand Bound Photo Books

$75

with Joelle Webber

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

In this class we will explore three different hand bound books that can be used for special photographs, travel journals or scrap books. On the first evening we will emboss frames in our book pages and bind them as a button hole book. The second night we will create a folded triptych photo frame, which can stand on display. Finally we will make a stab-binding with added thickness in the spine for scrapbook materials. A materials fee of $30 payable to the instructor is due on the first night. Tools will also be provided.

Make a Macraweave or Moon Wall Hanging

$60

with Sarah McDarby

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

In this class, we will incorporate some basic macrame with elements of basic weaving. Accessible to all, we will explore knots and wool roving to see what we can create! All materials provided, but students are encouraged to bring dried flowers, pieces of bark, seashells/rocks or any pieces of nature they would like to incorporate into their hanging. Options to create a standard macraweave wall hanging, or for the more experienced/adventurous knotter, try your hand at a macraweave moon! A materials fee of $20 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Maine

Free

with Stephanie Shue

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 7, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 13, 2026

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

Essential Hot Pot: Class & Dinner with Author Jeff Mao

$94

with Jeff Mao

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 8, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Dive into the delicious, communal world of Chinese Hot Pot with an exclusive class and dinner hosted by Jeff Mao, author of the Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook. Learn the secrets behind creating an authentic and impressive hot pot experience directly from the expert! In class, students will learn the key components of this beloved meal. Jeff will teach you how to prepare flavorful broths, mix essential dipping sauces, and guide you through prepping the myriad of ingredients traditionally served. Jeff will also share the history of hot pot and tips on the best ways to eat and enjoy this interactive dining style. The evening concludes with a fantastic communal hot pot dinner, where you'll cook, dip, and savor the results of your learning together around a simmering hot pot. Leave with the confidence and knowledge to host your own hot pot gatherings! Allergen Info: Contains soy and gluten. Vegetarian menu available upon request.





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