This class is open to participants of all skill levels. We will use needle felting tools and techniques to create 3-dimensional creatures. Bring your own idea or come prepared to take part in the instructor-led option. All materials provided. Location: Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook, 10 Wentworth Dr, Gorham. Cost: $59

Session II, Saturday, 12/7, 9am-12pm

You will make an approximate 6-inch snowman from white wool fibers to enjoy decorating with during the coming holiday and winter season. Choose to add a miniature red cardinal and faux greenery in your snowman’s arms and or make a winter hat and scarf from your choice of fiber colors to keep him “snug.”

There will be a $15 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor at the start of the class (cash or check). All materials will be provided.

Students between the ages of 13-16 are invited to register with a registering parent or guardian. This is a fun, very do-able activity for teenagers. There will be a storm make-up class on December 14, in needed. Limit 10 students

This course provides an overview on how to manage a life-threatening medical emergency that may occur with dogs and cats. It focuses on how to either try to keep the animal alive or prevent its condition from getting worse prior to arriving at a veterinary facility.

The skills and topics covered in this class include:

Safety techniques when working with sick and/or injured animals

How to perform emergency triage and assess if an animal is experiencing a life threatening medical emergency

How to restrain and properly transport sick and/or injured animals

How to provide emergency first aid to dogs and cats en-route to veterinary care

How to take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, CRT) and determine normal vs abnormal readings

Learn about the importance of the pet first aid kit and how to use the materials in it during an emergency

How to manage and provide first aid for many common medical emergencies such as severe wounds, poisoning, burns, choking and more

How to perform the most current industry standard method of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on dogs and cats (Participants will receive a PetCPR+ Certification valid for 2 years)

This class  is ideal for anyone who loves animals including animal professionals, obedience trainers, kennel staff, pet retailers, pet sitters, animal shelter staff/volunteers, rescue personnel, groomers, First Responders, Fire/EMT and pet owners.

This course will provide an overview of what to do for a pet in an emergency situation prior to getting veterinary care. Curriculum for all classes is developed by licensed veterinary professionals using veterinary industry standard methods of emergency medical care.

All registrations come with:

An Official Frameable Certificate (valid for 2 years)

2 year subscription to our online Animal Emergency Resource Center

November 12th and December 7th are canine wilderness first aid CPR.

The holidays can be a stressful time of year. Treat that special someone to a self-care basket this holiday season to help them recover from the holiday rush. Nancy joins us for this fun one-day workshop, where she will walk you through making a number of different easy DIY’s that you can then wrap up to give as a gift ( or treat yourself! ). Some of the things you will make in the class include;

• Shower Steamers
• Lip Balm
• Sugar Scrub
• Relaxing Tea Blend

At the end of the day, you will get to put everything in a little basket, to be ready to be given as a gift!

Materials fee of $24 is due at the start of class to the instructor. You may also purchase additional material.

Make a wool ornament with an appliqued candle, holly and beads for berries. Kit includes threads. Bring SHARP SHEARS. Bring lunch or order out. At The Keeping Room.

Saturday, December 7. 9:30 – 2

Class fee: $ 22. Materials fee (paid to the instructor): $12.

In four hours, with a break for lunch, make 10 unique cards using techniques such as stamping, embossing, die cuts, fancy folds and more. Registration closes at noon on 12/5. Bring lunch and an adhesive (not a glue stick). Suggestions: Scor-Tape, two-sided tape, Tombow white glue, or a tape runner.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

Learn the tricks of this classic holiday confection in this Saturday workshop. Make your own gingerbread dough, cut out your pieces, bake and assemble. We will break for lunch, then when we return to class we will decorate your gingerbread house to take home, display, and enjoy for the holidays. Materials fee of $35.00 is due by cash or check, payable to the instructor, at the start of class.