Keep the creativity flowing with Catherine in this laid-back, paint-night–style watercolor workshop! Each session brings a fresh mix of color experiments, playful techniques, and mixed media magic — think watercolor with a twist of ink, pencil, or other fun materials. You’ll start with a quick color-mixing sheet to get those creative juices going, then dive into a new technique designed to expand your skills and spark inspiration. It’s all about relaxing, learning something new, and enjoying the creative process together! All materials included — just show up ready to paint and play! Each session is a standalone workshop, with a $20 materials fee due to the instructor for each session. The materials fee covers everything you’ll need.

This class is designed for students with some watercolor experience. While you don't need to be advanced, participants should have basic familiarity with watercolor painting. The course accommodates various skill levels while maintaining a focus on fundamental techniques. Students will also explore the work of contemporary and historical watercolorists. During the second hour, students work on personal projects with individual guidance. You may choose between a quick project focused on the day's topic or continue developing a longer-term piece. Materials list will be provided by the instructor. Students who repeat this class will not be doing the same projects as the fall. *No Class: 4/20.

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass. This course is offered via Zoom over two sessions. This is a LEVEL 1 program.

In this 8-week course, we'll explore the many different ways to tell stories, from fiction and non-fiction prose to comic books, movies, and everything in between. We'll dive into the fundamental skills and habits that will make you a skilled storyteller, and how to manage the obstacles that every creative writer faces at one time or another. This course is open to storytellers, writers, and artists of all levels. *No Class: 4/20.

This 15 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection. Prerequisite: Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance I or experience with the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention series. *No Class: 4/21.

This 15 week is designed to be easy and safe to learn. Taiji Qigong Shibashi is an effective exercise blending the gentle and fluid art of Taiji with the strength of Qigong producing potent health benefits. The wavelike, fluid motions of the form stimulate the flow of qi and blood throughout the entire body. Because of its many health benefits and its efficiency it is a part of the curriculum in most Chinese Medicine Universities throughout China. In this course we will explore how anatomical alignment facilitates deeper breathing and a meditative mindset. Practicing Shibashi will balance your Qi, improving your wellbeing and the quality of your life. Prerequisite: Taiji Qigong Shibashi for Body, Breath and Mind Connection I or previous experience with other Shibashi series. *No Class: 4/21.

Bring your curiosity and observation skills, and start a nature journal from scratch in this three part series open to youth aged 5+. You don’t need to be an artist to benefit from nature journaling: learn different techniques and record what is happening in nature at that very moment.

Turn a photograph of your pet into a realistic portrait! Learn how to see abstract shapes, understand the value scale, and use a simple gridding approach to create a beautiful portrait of your pet, ready to frame. No drawing experience necessary! All materials included. Instructor will gather pet photos via email.