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Message Circle with Jeannie Sullivan
with Jeannie Sullivan
Experience a psychic reading where you may hear from a loved one, spirit guide, or angel. You can get your questions answered through the use of tarot. This is a great way to get introduced to mediumship and tarot card readings. It is also a fun, safe way to engage with Spirit. Instructor: Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.
Tarot Topics and Techniques
with Devanna Wolf
For continuing students from the "Introduction to Tarot" class to explore different methods of reading and using the cards for personal growth, spiritual guidance, and looking at the world through myth, metaphor, and mysticism. Materials needed: Tarot deck(s) of choice, blank journal or binder suggested.
CREATIVE WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE
with Stephanie Garrity
Get yourself noticed at work – in a good way! If you think that creative writing is just for fiction writers, think again! Creative writing can improve every aspect of your life, including the workforce. Join your instructor, freelance writer and author Stephanie Henry to see how the art of creative writing can be applied to everything from creating professional but memorable work emails to improving your everyday reports and quarterly or yearly evaluations. *No Class: 2/18.
Paint Night: Pet Portrait
with Shirley Anderson
Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class you will need to email shirl.art5050@gmail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.
SHORT STORY WRITING 101
with Stephanie Garrity
Is there a story that you feel needs to be told? Perhaps you have an idea for a story that has been rattling around in the back of your mind for weeks, months, or even years and would love to get it out of your head and onto paper. Maybe you simply love reading and would like to start creating stories of your own. It is easy enough to say “just sit down and write,” but if you find yourself staring at the blank page in front of you and wondering “where do I start?” Or perhaps you are already working on a story but would like to polish your current writing style. Or maybe you are simply curious as to how writers craft their stories. No matter which category you fall into, this course is for you! Join your instructor, Stephanie Garrity, in learning the basic building blocks of writing short stories, including; setting, point of view, characterization, plot, dialogue, description and style. Bring pens and a notebook and a good dose of imagination. Can’t wait to see you there! *No Class: 2/19.
The “Value” of Value: Drawing and Colored Pencil
with Merrymeeting Staff
Understanding value, aka light to dark, will catapult your artwork to the next level. In this class we will make a value scale, consider value range, and fine tune our ability to see light to dark relationships. In class studio time will focus on strengthening this aspect of your work through exercises and still life set-up’s. We will first look at value as light to dark with graphite and charcoal. Then we will explore value, as it applies to color, by using colored pencil. Ways to layer and get the most from your colored pencils will be addressed. *No Classes: 2/20.
Beekeeping: An Introductory Workshop
with Sagadahoc County Beekeepers Association
This one day introduction course will provide an overview of beekeeping for those considering beekeeping or just wanting to learn more about honeybees. The course will cover equipment required, equipment sources, cost, level of effort required, basic bee biology and care, etc. The course is intended to provide basic background information and a general understanding of beekeeping, to help determine if beekeeping is for you. The course is not intended to function as a full beekeeping course; it is highly recommended that a full "Fundamentals of Beekeeping" course is completed if your goal is to become a beekeeper. Meets in Rm 160.
Beekeeping: The Fundamentals
with Sagadahoc County Beekeepers Association
This six class course of instruction is designed for those that wish to become a beekeeper. The course will cover the what, why, and how of beekeeping. Topics include but are not limited to bee biology, equipment requirements and setup, seasonal management techniques, diseases, pest management, honeybee environmental benefits, and hive products. The goal of this course is to develop a foundation for new beekeepers to be prepared to keep bees. A course textbook will be provided to each student. Meets in Rm 160. *NO CLASS: 2/20.