Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!

Ellsworth School Department is seeking volunteer conversation partners and cultural navigators for individuals and families.  Our multilingual adult learner population is exploding, and we need your support to provide services to these motivated individuals. 

They need:

1. to practice their English;
2. cultural mentors so they can navigate life and work in our community; 
3. support in identifying their level, through assessment; and 
4. social emotional support.  

If you are unable to attend this session, please reach out to the us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, by telephone at 207.664.7110, or stop by our center to learn more.

Are you in the “latter” stages of life? Reflecting on your past and reviewing your life experiences? Formal life reviews are increasingly integrated into hospice care, bereavement support, and other contexts where we face significant life changes, challenges and losses. Join this comprehensive overview of the evidence supporting life review, best practices for self-exploration – with group work, as well as practical experiences. Discover the developmental benefits of life review while exploring your own narratives and (optionally) sharing them with others. Course materials will be accessible via Google Classroom. Class will be held at WRAE in person, unless weather conditions necessitate a switch to Zoom.

Have you already taken Stained Glass with Penny? Are you looking to continue working on your stain glass project or start a new one? Then this studio class is for you! Come join Penny to freshen up your skills, learn new advanced skills, build in 3D, and explore other possibilities. Bring your own tools and glass.

Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No class: 10/14, 11/11, 2/17, 2/18.

Create your own cards and envelopes using watercolor, homemade stamps, and drawing tools! We'll explore color mixing and layering to create vibrant stationary. The stamps used in class will be made from a variety of recycled materials including rubber bands, bubble wrap, and yarn. Participants will take home at least five cards and five sheets of stamped paper that could be turned into envelopes. All materials are provided. Please wear appropriate clothing to work with paint.

Sara Ottomano has more than 10 years of experience teaching art classes. She enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable artmaking practices, and create stories together.

Watercolor is a great medium for creating artwork from life. In this course we will create watercolor drawings of still life objects. Topics discussed will include colors and how to mix them, brushes, basic techniques including wash and dry brush, process, and art supplies. A suggested supply list will be provided.

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This 6-week workshop is designed for beginners and those planning a trip to a French-speaking region. Through immersive, hands-on lessons, participants will learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday situations like ordering food, navigating transportation, and making local connections. Gain confidence in speaking and understanding French, while also exploring cultural tips to enhance your travel experience. This is a live, online class using ZOOM.

No class 02/17/25; makeup class, if needed, 03/17/25.

France Hilbert has taught classes at College of the Atlantic since 2018. She is a professional artist and art educator with an extensive resume of training and experience including major commissions and installations. Her artistic education began at the age of seven, when she was taught by her grandfather, the late artist Jaro Hilbert. From him, she received a thorough education in the classical tradition. She pursued her formal education at the National Fine Art Academy of Paris, France, (ENSBA), was an artist in residence in Copenhagen, studied German Expressionism in Berlin, and traveled extensively to paint and study around Europe and abroad. At the Art Students League of New York, she received a Merit Scholarship to master portraiture in painting and completed a Certificate in Sculpture. She was selected for “Model to Monument”, a sculpture program at The Academy of Art, Newington Cropsey Foundation, Hastings on Hudson, NY and received an Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant from the Art Students League of New York. Of her many public and private commissions, some are permanent installations. “Talma”, a 7-foot bronze sculpture is installed in the public square of the Theatre of the Valley of L’Yerres, in Brunoy, France. A pair of 4-foot bronze relief sculptures entitled ”The Calling” are installed at the Georgetown University Medical School building in Washington, DC.