Create Your Own Hammered Silver Jewelry!

Join Beth, a talented instructor with a wealth of experience and creativity, as she guides you through the process of making your very own hammered silver jewelry. Get ready to hammer, shape, and shine your way to a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to wear - or gift! Choose your project: earrings, pendants, or a ring - make it personal, make it shine! Please bring a hand towel to work on and any jewelry tools you already have.

A materials fee of $10 due to the instructor at the start of the class. Beth will also have additional jewelry kits available for purchase.

This quilt uses hexagons to form the kaleidoscope pattern without having any Y seams. Using 6 identical panels, strips are cut and then sub-cut into triangles. Choosing a panel that has several different colors works best. This is a fun and interesting technique. Finished quilt dimensions - 68” x 79”. 

Materials and Tools Requirements:
• 6 identical fabric panels at least 24” x 43”
• Coordinating fabrics for border - - Inner border 1 yard
• Outer border 1.25 yards
• Minimum 5” Equilateral 60 degree triangle ruler
• Rotary cutter with new blade
• Large cutting mat 24” x 36”
• 24” ruler
• Flathead pins
• Sewing machine, scissors, seam ripper, thread etc.

Minimum: 6 | Maximum: 8 

A class for all levels of experience with stained glass mosaic art! Choose from creating a mosaic house number on a repurposed slate shingle, or design and execute a mosaic on a frame for a mirror. Learn glass shaping skills using stained glass and mosaic art tools, create a mosaic design using water-based or silicone glue, and grout the project. Some work time at home between classes may be required, depending on individual projects. Those who have taken previous classes may propose an alternative project with prior approval. Materials fee payable to instructor: $20

All are welcome to this six week class of chess! No prior knowledge of chess is needed, but even experienced players will have fun.

For beginners starting their chess journey, the class will focus on the basic rules of chess, developing playing skills, and introducing strategic concepts that will build to playing full games of chess. For experienced chess players already on the journey, the classes will help refine playing skills. Learn and play the game of Kings!

If you would like your own Chess Sets cost $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the class (if you are signing up to take the class with a partner, you only need to pay for one.) 

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 12 

Gel Plate Printing is a dynamic and fun way to express yourself through creating monoprints on a soft, pliable gel plate.  Each one-of-a-kind print is as individual as the person creating it and requires no prior art skills to do. In class you will learn what gel plate printing is, how to do it using several different techniques, and be provided with the materials needed to create a variety of prints. 

This class is so much fun & expected to fill up fast so sign up early!

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

In this class, you will make some iconic traditional dishes— including Fried Rice, Handmade Noodles, and Zongzi (Rice puddings). Each recipe highlights its cultural significance, traditional symbolism, and regional variations while guiding learners through authentic preparation methods and essential cooking techniques. The course emphasizes both culinary skills and cultural appreciation, allowing students to explore Chinese traditions through hands-on experience. From wrapping dumplings to shaping mooncakes, participants will gain practical understanding of the artistry, history, and values embedded in Chinese food culture, fostering deeper connections between cuisine and cultural identity.

Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. In this class he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys of farming with native plants, trees, and bushes.

Learn the basics of coastal navigation using local charts, parallel ruler, and dividers. Learn what the symbols mean, how to determine safe and dangerous routes, create courses, learn rules of the “road”, what aids to navigation look like and do, plan for emergencies and more. For kayakers, sailors, powerboaters, and future Registered Maine Guides. Students will need access to either a Casco Bay Chart or Penobscot Bay Chart, parallel ruler and dividers. This course is offered via Zoom over two sessions. This is a LEVEL 1 program.