Want to be a Registered Maine Guide? Don't know the process? Trying to decide how to train to take your tests? Want to know the rules about guiding? Take this one-hour interactive Zoom free class. Get your answers and create your future!

You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, through an exploration in slowing down, and moments of settling to stillness, all to support your journey. Guided online with a sustainable approach and open to all. Enjoy this online class from the comfort of your own space. A sturdy and stable chair is recommended for this class/practice. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a State of Maine Teacher Certification.

*For JAN Session: No Class 2/1.

This 6 week course explores the basics of drawing from the imagination. Explore how to draw objects, people, animals and everything else by learning to draw the four simple forms. We will cover all the basic drawing skills and how to use shading and shadow to make drawings look 3-D. How to use proportion and simple anatomy to draw the human figure without needing a model. These are the Illustration techniques invented by Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci. This Class is open to students at any level of artistic ability. All you will need is a drawing pad, pencils and erasers. Taught by Vance Bessey, local Illustrator, Cartoonist, Novelist and Art Teacher.

Mixed Media Collage Workshop. We all possess those watercolor paintings that don't quite meet our expectations, yet we haven't discarded them. Instead of discarding, cut up your paintings, introduce other types of paper, paint over them, rearrange, and reinvent in a collaborative group setting. We will share supplies, exchange ideas, and learn new techniques for creating textures, resists, and crafting your own collage. Make a series of small collages to use as notecards or make a large collage - totally up to you. This will be a day of fun filled creativity. A materials fee of $15 will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of the workshop. Please note: This is a one day 7-hour workshop with a brief break for lunch. Bring your own lunch/snacks.

How do you paint subjects that appear to be white? This class explores techniques for observational landscape painting with watercolor. Through color theory and value study exercises, students will demystify snowy landscapes. The class will culminate in a two hour painting study, with individualized support provided by the instructor. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit).

Yin yoga is a style of yoga where passive yoga posture(poses) are held for extended periods of time. Typically 3-5 min., sometimes up to 10. In these passive postures, muscle activity is minimized, with a focus on stretching connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments and tendons. We will gently settle into postures, supported by yoga props, while deeply connecting to breath. These longer holds allow the muscles to lengthen passively and for physical releases under the skin to occur. This practice supports overall flexibility, circulation, and range of motion in the joints and ligaments. It also is a practice in mindfulness, as conscious breathing occurs, quieting the mind and supporting nervous system health. This class is for those new to yoga, as well as seasoned yogis looking for a deep stretch. Yoga blocks/bolster are encouraged if you have them, otherwise the teacher has props to use during class. *No Class: 10/14, 11/11, 11/25, 1/20, 2/17.

This course taps into your healing resources through gentle yoga movements anybody can do, breathing practices, brief meditations, and prompt related in-class writing followed by class discussions. Learn to observe and reflect on your experiences to gain more insight into how to heal and grow. Use writing to deepen your self-knowledge, awareness, and concentration. Discover the relaxing qualities of writing as healing, breath, and simple body movements with an experienced, certified writing, meditation, and yoga instructor. *No Class: 1/20, 2/17.

Learn the fundamentals of making Chinese dumplings at home. You will learn to make fresh scratch-made dough, and roll your own wrappers, and how to fold and pleat them using pork filling. We will then water-fry/steam the dumplings to create this restaurant favorite—pot sticker dumplings. Additionally, you will learn to make your own ginger-scallion oil and the instructor will talk about other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces. All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided. Program is presented by Jeff Mao of Knead & Nosh in Topsham, ME.