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Our Classes

Foraging Walk

$45

with David Spahr

Calendar Next available session starts May 18, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
3 additional sessions through Aug 10, 2025

Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.

Button Hole Book

$45

with Joelle Webber

Calendar Next available session starts May 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

A bound book that has a lot of scope to include all your favorite colors and decorative papers. This book is a great beginner binding, with a paper cover and no glue needed. Join us to make your new journal, poetry or guest book. Materials & tools will be provided.

Divination Salon Series: Numerology

$25

with Devanna Wolf

Calendar Next available session starts May 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

There’s more to the art of divination than just Tarot cards and crystal balls. Learn something new in this Divination Salon Series and try your hand at some other unique forms of divination in this series of a la carte salons. Numerology is divination by numbers in the Pythagorean system. Numbers have sacred characters and interpretations in many different cultures. Learn how to calculate the numbers in your name and birthdate to get information about your personality, strengths, challenges, and life path with just a pencil and paper.

Acrylic Painting

$125

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next available session starts May 22, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jul 10, 2025

Open to novices and intermediate students alike, this class will meet you at your skill level. Projects range from observational (still life, portrait, etc.) to experimental, with particular focus on understanding paint mixing to achieve the colors you see. Either six-week session may be taken on its own. Those who want a deeper dive can sign up for both. A materials list will be provided. *No Class: 6/19.

Vegan Test Kitchen: Celebrate Summer

$50

with Jinger Howell

Calendar Next available session starts May 22, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

There’s nothing better than summer in Maine. Bring it on: the heat, the humidity, thunder storms, and getting together to celebrate the season with family and friends. It’s fun and simple to enjoy sharing vegan versions of summer standards. Join Jinger and get to work creating vegan baked beans, traditional potato salad using homemade mayo (made onsite), orange/strawberry/mint salad, and fresh cabbage slaw with a lime-based dressing. And not to neglect one of summer’s highlights, we’ll top off this feast with strawberry shortcake using our own whipped topping. Oh yeah! Be sure to come hungry and bring along containers to take home any leftovers. All materials included.

Divination Salon Series: Runes

$25

with Devanna Wolf

Calendar Next available session starts May 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

There’s more to the art of divination than just Tarot cards and crystal balls. Learn something new in this Divination Salon Series and try your hand at some other unique forms of divination in this series of a la carte salons. Runes are divination by ancient Norse letters. The runic alphabet was used to record events on ancient monuments and markers in Scandinavia, but they also had a poetic and magical function. Learn the basic meanings of the runes and how to cast them to answer questions and receive guidance.

Paint Night: Spring Daffodils

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts May 28, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Unlock your creative potential and discover the joy of painting vibrant springtime daffodils! Shirley’s step-by-step guidance will empower you to capture their bright yellows and oranges, embracing the beauty of spring. All skill levels welcome. No painting experience needed, Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Invest for Success

Free

with Sarah Blondin

Calendar Next available session starts May 28, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Is your money working as hard for you as you do for it? Are you confident that your current investment strategy will help you reach your goals? Whether you're brand new to investing or a seasoned investor, join us to learn the power of compounding interest, managing risk, and strategically investing to reach your goals!





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