Join me for a two-part hands-on class that blends meditation and creative weaving to create your Receiving Bowl with the intention of transforming a painful message from your past into a new message of healing, strength, and possibility. Through guided reflection, intention-setting, and creative weaving, you will create a beautiful symbolic piece to carry forward as a reminder of your growth and inner resilience. Participants will have the use of a loom throughout the two-part workshop. The loom must be returned at the end of the second class. A small amount of additional weaving at home will be necessary before attending the second class. A $25 material fee which includes the loom rental,, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of the class. Led by Diane Doiron of Wise Women Sacred Art. *Second class is 1-330pm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Discover the art of wire wrapping and create your own handcrafted jewelry in this beginner-friendly class. Students will learn essential techniques such as making loops, coils, decorative wraps, and securely setting stones without soldering. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design and complete at least one finished piece— a pendant as below and cords/chains if you want to change it into a necklace. All materials are included, such as copper wire, jewelry pliers, natural gem stones or beads, findings, and polishing cloths. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity! By the end of the class, you will leave with new skills, confidence in basic wire-working techniques, and a beautiful handmade piece of jewelry to take home. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

A full day Author retreat, all online. Great author event for anyone seeking enrichment, has an idea for a book and wants to get it published, retirees wanting to write a memoir, working professionals curious about what it takes to get a book published, Amazon publishing, how to make an income as an author, children’s book publishing, Chat GPT and book publishing. You, the aspiring author, get to share a little bit about your book during this retreat. Topics covered: Publish your own book; Chat GPT and Book Publishing; Amazon Book Publishing; Children’s Book Publishing; Make an Income as an Author.