In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+

Ed’s popular plein air Pastel class is back. Students will work outside at various scenic locations around the midcoast. An email will go out prior to every Wednesday class with the particulars about the meet up location in and around the midcoast. You’ll need a plein air easel, a set of soft pastels, plus pastel pencils or Nupastels, sanded surfaces or papers and boards to paint on, blenders, and glassine paper. Gloves, wet wipes or a damp sponge. Wear old clothes and a hat. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent, hydration and lunch. See you in the wild! **Special note about art materials: Please do not call our office about materials. Come to the first class with your favorite sketchbook and drawing pencils & pens. Suggested materials will be discussed by the instructor on the first day of classes. Thank you.

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@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Join us for the launch of Stonington's Puffin Passages Festival! 

Wednesday, June 18th, 5-7pm at the Island Connectivity Hub (Old Stonington School) 

Enjoy a FREE reception and lecture with noted ornithologist Richard Harris Podolsky, one of the original scientists tasked with The National Audubon Society's hugely successful conservation effort, Project Puffin.

You don't need to register, but if you do it helps us plan seating arrangements for Richard's talk. Thank you! 

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice Bean Andrenyak.

Learn the basics of MIG welding in a safe, encouraging environment. Open to all levels, including complete beginners.

Nearing or entering retirement? Maybe you're just thinking about it? Join us to learn how developing a customized strategy can assist you in identifying considerable risks to mitigate them while making the most out of your benefits and assets. This can help you plan for a financially secure retirement!

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice. This course is offered via Zoom.