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Our Classes

Beginning Fly Tying

$5

with Lane Soltesz

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Attendees will learn the basic techniques for fly tying and progress to tying flies for catching freshwater fish in Maine's lakes and rivers. Vises, tools, hooks and all supplies needed to produce fishable flies will be provided by the instructor. Class size will be limited to 5-6 students to allow for individual assistance as required. Class will cover tools, hooks, fly size, fly type and construction techniques used to create flies. The student will learn to work with feathers, hair, tinsels, thread, wire, fur, beads and many other materials used in making flies. A materials fee of $25 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class. *No Class: 2/18.

Chocolate Extravaganza

$60

with Deb Arter

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Chocolate is good for you!! It's full of antioxidants not to mention flavor that can't be beat. Debra will tell you the history of this important ingredient and guide you through making decadent fudge sauce (perfect gift idea!), white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and molten lava cakes. Recipes and generous samples guaranteed. We will be able to eat these items warm from the oven with ice cream. Sign up early so you guarantee a spot in this yummy fun class. All materials included.

Quit Addictions Easily

$22

with Emily Bottino

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 19, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Break free from addictions—smoking, drinking, scrolling—with ease in this powerful 90-minute workshop. Learn self-hypnosis techniques and mindset strategies to rewire habits, reduce cravings, and reclaim control. Create lasting change with simple, science-backed tools that support your journey to freedom and clarity. No experience necessary—just commitment!

Chunky Blanket Workshop

$52

with Elizabeth Sokoloff

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 20, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you been eyeing those fabulous chunky blankets you’ve been seeing at expensive home décor shops? In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own! Using buttery-soft jumbo yarn, you will create a scrumptious blanket using a simple hand-weaving technique. Choose from an array of beautiful colors! Absolutely no knitting, crocheting, or weaving experience is necessary. A $55 materials fee is due to the instructor immediately following registration and is non-refundable after yarn orders are placed. The dimensions of the finished blanket are approx 4.5' x 6' - it varies a little bit due to differences in how tightly/loosely people work. *The deadline to register for this workshop is 1/6 due to pre-order requirements. Instructor will contact registrants directly about material preferences.

Registered Maine Guide Training Course

$500

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Train to become a working Registered Maine Guide not just a test taker. Learn the skills that guides use daily including: map & compass, coastal navigation, shelter building, separated client searches, cooking, canoeing, snowshoeing, SUP’ng, plus specialty skills for recreation, sea kayaking, tide-water fishing, inland fishing, and hunting future guides. This ten-session hybrid program includes Zoom, optional all-day skill workshops, and homework assignments. Optional skills workshops are at an additional cost. Those thinking of becoming a Registered Maine Guide will need to take a first aid and CPR course, not included. This is an online Zoom course for 10 weeks. *No Class: 2/17.

New Moon Vision Board

$55

with Rebecca Quigg

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Take a journey of self-exploration using art and media, along with your astrological chart, to create a vision for your year ahead. Words, pictures, and shapes that represent your aspirations, hopes, and dreams will be arranged on an astrological wheel to help you imagine your ideal future. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class.

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR with AED: Adult & Child

$150

with John Coffin

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 24, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Become certified in First Aid/CPR/AED – Adult and Child. All the equipment (manikins and AEDs), videos, Student Workbooks, and consumable supplies are provided. Included in the course are adult and child CPR with AED and first aid skills, where the students demonstrate the skills learned. Upon successful completion, an American Heart Association First/Aid CPR and AED Certification card will be sent to the student, valid for two (2) years. For those taking the course to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, a Certificate of Completion that indicates this course meets the requirements of 46 CFR 11.201 for Merchant Mariner Credential will also be issued. American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor: John E. Coffin

Relaxation Mini-Retreat: Soothe Your Nervous System

$35

with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

This 2-hour retreat is a gentle invitation to rest, release, and reset. Through calming breathwork, body-based relaxation, and restorative practices, you’ll soothe your nervous system and offer your body and mind the deep rest they deserve. This retreat is designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Activities include: Guided relaxation practices, Guided meditation for rest and renewal, Gentle & restorative movement, and Journaling or quiet reflection. Please bring: A yoga mat, a journal, and anything that supports your comfort—such as a blanket, cushion, or eye pillow.





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