Pressed cotton paper ornaments originated in Germany, Russia and Austria. Cotton paper pulp is pressed on ceramic paper molds and removed when dry. Gold accents were used on the torn edges. Students may bring dried flower petals to add to their holiday ornaments to create a unique touch. $5.00 Lab Fee due at beginning of class.

This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense. Part 1 of a 3-part series but can be taken separately. This is a Zoom class.

A perfect beginner's box to gain experience using wet adhesives with multiple papers, book cloths and book board to create a hand bound box that you can collage and decorate in your own style. A $25 material fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first night of the class. Tools also provided.

An intro to the bright and shiny world of glass on glass mosaics. Bring a photo for inspiration or go with the flow for an abstract adventure. Tools will be provided for in class use. A material fee of $20 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Paper Poinsettias add flair to your holiday decorations. Join us for an evening of paper sculpting fun! A great introduction to many paper sculpting techniques, like scoring, crimping, cupping and curling. Tools, hand decorated paste papers and other materials provided.

In this class you will learn to create beautiful and useful objects thru the process of carving safely with traditional tools such as knives, gouges, and spokeshaves. We will explore design, materials, techniques, and finishes to make a spoon, spatula, decorative carving, wildlife art, or something you design. No experience necessary, and tools and materials are included. Materials fee of $20 must be paid to the instrcutor on first night of class.

IMPORTANT NOTE Session 1: NO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH. Final class will meet on Wednesday, September 25th

Mocktails (mixed drinks made entirely without alcohol) are quickly growing in popularity and are a great way to add a little flair to your next event. In this class, explore a variety of mocktail-ready ingredients made right here in Maine - syrups, shrubs, infusions, flavored sugars and more - and learn how to turn them into beautiful non-alcoholic drinks that are sure to impress. After learning about the ingredients and the Maine producers who made them, attendees will get hands-on with mocktail mixology. Enjoy a demonstration featuring several special recipes before trying your hand at making (and tasting!) your own. All materials and recipes will be provided. Taught by Sara Gross, Presented by Maine Tasting Center.

In a non-threatening safe environment with no live ammunition present, learn the basics of: handgun safety at home; how to handle a pistol safely; parts of a pistol and ammunition; fundamentals of pistol shooting including holding, stance and aiming; common malfunctions; cleaning; and selecting a pistol just right for you. The two-hour semi-private range time is separately scheduled and has a fee of $60 payable to the instructor. If you go to the range, you’ll fire either your own pistol or one from the instructor and try to put five rounds of ammunition through 4 separate target circles at ten feet using only 20 rounds. You will need 50 rounds of ammunition for your personal handgun. If “renting” a pistol from the instructor, she will have 50 rounds of ammunition for you for a cost of $25. To pass this nationally rated course and get certified you must: attend all sessions and actively participate, pass a written examination, and pass the ten-foot shooting qualification, all within two weeks of the last class session. Certification can be used to apply for a Concealed Carry Permit. This class has 2 classroom sessions, meeting on Saturdays. $125 plus two-hour semi-private range instruction.