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Our Classes

Basic Tarot Card Spreads

$50

with Jeannie Sullivan

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Come learn a few basic tarot card spreads. These spreads can be good for answering yes or no questions. a quick hit on a situation, or to learn from the past, present, and future. These will be fun tools to have in your tarot toolbox. You must have some experience with tarot and know the major and minor arcana as well as the court cards. You will have an opportunity to practice with one another too! Led by Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.

Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 2

$25

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next session starts Nov 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

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 you will 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 more pages to work on after the class ends. All materials provided. *There is a $30 materials fee for this class that covers paint, 16 pages that include custom illustrations, and color charts that can be bound into a book, as well as use of Princeton Select Watercolor brushes. Please bring your watercolor palette with you to class.

Full Course

So You Want to Run an Airbnb?

$45

with Deb Arter

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that the number of people turning to Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from just a few years ago?! The revenue earned by Airbnb owners in Maine was roughly $40 million. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest house or summer camp for short term rentals, this is a class not to miss! Debra has operated River Escape for two years in Damariscotta as an active and popular Airbnb.

Beginning Ceramics

$125

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jan 6, 2026

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $65 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *For November Session: No Class on 11/25. **Class will run on 11/11.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$115

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jan 6, 2026

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $65 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *No Class: 11/11 & 11/25.

Cardio Fit

$85

with Pam Justice

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jan 27, 2026

This 60 minute, energetic, fun-filled dance fitness class features a fusion of easy to follow dance moves, resistance training, yoga and kickboxing, all choreographed to popular music! The class is designed for all fitness levels with safe and effective moves to give a total body workout! Students should bring a mat and weights. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. *No Class: 11/11, 11/25, 11/27, 12/23, 12/25, 12/30, 1/1, 2/17, 2/19, 2/24, 2/26.

Energy Healing Insights

$25

with Shelley Fritz

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 5, 2026

In this engaging class, you will be presented with some basic information about the human energy field, and some simple, yet profoundly helpful tools to help you live a thriving, and fruitful life, while activating your full potential. Information will conclude the topics of Grounding, Chakras, energy clearing and more. Presented by Shelley Fritz Healing.

Paint Night: Peacock

$55

with Shirley Anderson

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

This class will teach you to paint Peacocks, notable for their vibrant plumage which makes them a superior subject for painting unusual feather patterns. No Prior painting experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.





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