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Our Classes

Chinese Cuisine: Zongzi Rice Cakes

$65

with Shufang Liao

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Experience the tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival through Zongzi, a beloved sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. In this hands-on cultural cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare sticky rice, choose fillings like pork, red bean, or dates, and wrap the signature pyramid shape or other shapes. Discover the legend of poet Qu Yuan and the deep symbolism behind this ancient dish as you cook your Zongzi to perfection. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Painting the Landscape Series

$50

with Jessie Lozanski

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Dec 2, 2026

Open to all levels and paint mediums, these one-night workshops by Jessie are designed to give students the fundamentals of painting different types of landscapes. 

Trees: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint trees with strong form, texture, and movement. We’ll study values, color, and tree forms to capture depth and character. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Fall Forests: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn the fundamentals of color so they can paint their favorite New England fall scenes! Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Water: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Winter Scenes: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn how to bring pale winter scenes to life through focusing on form and light. We'll study the colors of snow, the shapes of winter plants, and learn to notice the interesting moments that make this time of year unique. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

How to Make Your Own Lotions

$35

with Katie Munn

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

The dryness of fall and winter can often affect our skin. In this class we will learn how to make our very own healing lotion. We will discuss the healing power of common herbs for the skin and how to incorporate them into your creation. We will explore different recipes on how to make lotion for the body and face This is a great class to take if you are wanting to learn how to make hand-made lotion for holiday gifts! *There is a $5 material fee payable to the instructor on the night of the workshop.

Your Mind-Body Connection in Daily Life

$30

with Jacey Goddard

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 13, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 8, 2027

Our body's perfect human design is just waiting for us to connect to it to support our health and wellbeing on many levels. You'll learn Dr. Goddard’s 3 favorite wholeness-based and science-backed methods that you can immediately put into practice in your daily life anytime and anywhere. In this simple and profoundly powerful experience-based class, you'll empower yourself to: Calm your nervous system to stop stress and anxiety, Breathe optimally for better health and sleep, Center yourself to get into the present moment. Come back to your body--it's right there waiting for you!

Museum Sketchbook Series

$25

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Feb 12, 2027

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous 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. Participants will meet at the museum.

Basic Life Support
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Basic Life Support

$95

with Jennifer Harris

Basic Life Support is for healthcare professionals who are looking to obtain or renew their certification. This class covers CPR/First Aid/AED training as well as foreign body airway obstructions, how to recognize signs and symptoms of stroke and how to respond in a life threatening emergency. Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross which is valid for two years. Presented by Jennifer Harris of First Point Training, LLC.

Holiday Zentangle®

$75

with Irene Burgess

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Use your Zentangle skills to relax, make gifts, and craft ornaments for the upcoming holiday. In Holiday Zentangle, you will learn to make Triskele hanging ornaments, Christmas Trees, hand-done placecards, and decorative picture frames over the course of two sessions. All supplies needed will be provided. While any skill level will be accepted, those who have taken Introduction to Zentangle will have a head start.

Illustration with Pen and Ink

$105

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Learn the secrets of pen and ink illustration! This all-levels class takes a deep dive into techniques for drawing with ‘dip pens’ and ink, and explores techniques for developing forms, shadows, topography, and texture. We’ll build skills through a series of exercises for capturing subjects ranging from spheres to ocean waves, and finish with a longer study. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick. 

Student Grade Kit

Professional Artist Grade Kit





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