Stress is a normal part of life, yet at times it becomes too much. Come learn about the stress cycle, and how stress and anxiety impact the body. Learn new tools to help you in your daily life. You will learn two breathing techniques, a simple self-massage routine incorporating trigger points with essential oils, and two mindfulness skills. This class is a combination of lecture, discussion, and class participation.

*NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: The June session of this class will now run on 6/26 (not 6/19).

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of Chaga Mushrooms. This class will detail all aspects of chaga (Inonotus Obliquus) including where to find them, how to use, and current science. Many aspects are shown, including those most have never seen. David has collected edible and medicinal mushrooms for 50 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association.

In Level 2 Ultimate Watercolor class you will continue your watercolor journey by building on what you learned in Level 1. After a quick review of color mixing and texture techniques that were covered in Level 1, we'll jump right in to learn a few more advanced techniques to fill your knowledge toolbox. The illustrations in the custom spiral bound practice book you'll receive are printed on watercolor paper and encourage you to utilize all the painting techniques you've learned so far, while giving you the confidence you need to apply paint to paper and learn about water and paint ratios. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with an expanded knowledge and plenty of practice painting in watercolor, plus you'll have a fun book to work on after the class ends. All materials provided. *There is a $30 materials fee for this class that covers paint, a custom 15 page book as well as use of Princeton Select brushes. Please bring your watercolor palette with you to class. 

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.

Move to the street vibe in this fun dance fitness class that mixes up funk, hip-hop and pop/urban/club music with high-energy, accessible choreography that gives you cardio and toning. An experienced Zumba instructor will cue you to move and groove, teaching steps as needed while boosting your energy and mood. Dance sneakers with a flat sole recommended. *No Class: 5/26.

If there's one tool we use above all others, it's the knife. If you only had two tools to take into the woods, you may select a knife and an axe. Knives and axes are generally made of metal, which can be sharpened using a hard stone, or a factory-made sharpening-block. Learn how to sharpen knives, axes, pruners, scissors, and other blade tools. Bring your own dull tools that need to be touched up, or come to practice sharpening on some of our tools and stones. We'll cover the basic theory behind sharpening edge tools, and practice using a variety of sharpening stones. Whetstones will also be available for purchase.

Join us to learn the basics of paper sculpting while creating a flower bouquet for Spring. We will begin the class by decorating our own flower colored paste papers. Then learn techniques like, cupping, curling, scoring, spiraling, crimping, texturing and fringing, while we make roses, asters, poppies, lilies and more. A $15 material fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first night of the class. Tools also provided.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.