Try this simple sewing class and make a cute key chain for yourself or a gift. Materials fee payable to instructor: $5

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills,Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into,learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, andhow irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care(Medicaid) liens. Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children.

Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

Design and assemble your own dried flower shadow box - a beautiful piece of art that preserves the beauty of nature. Materials fee payable to instructor: $40

If there's one tool we use above all others, it's the knife. If you only had two tools to take into the woods, you may select a knife and an axe. Knives and axes are generally made of metal, which can be sharpened using a hard stone, or a factory-made sharpening-block.

Learn how to sharpen knives, axes, pruners, scissors, and other blade tools. Bring your own dull tools that need to be touched up, or come to practice sharpening on some of our tools and stones. We'll cover the basic theory behind sharpening edge tools, and practice using a variety of sharpening stones. Whetstones will also be available for purchase.

** BROCHURE CORRECTION: Cost of the class is $45, not $55. 

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

Parsons Memorial Library first opened its doors in 1903, and generations of stories are under its roof. This beautiful building in Alfred has lots of history to share. Learn more about the library and its history, and celebrate National Library Week! This class is free but registration is required.

Join us for a family friendly live animal education program during school vacation week! Mr Drew will bring his live animals and teach us about exotic reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. This is open to all ages and registration fee is per family.

Learn the art of reduction printmaking. Blocks will be pre-stamped to give a basic outline of the design and make it easy to follow along. Carve, ink, and print your block, and experiment with different colors and techniques. Everyone will leave class with 10-20+ prints and their carved block.  Materials fee payable to instructor: $10

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where kids will work with their caregivers to create a fluid acrylic canvas. This is a perfect way to spend an afternoon during school vacation week with your creative child! Open to ages 6 and up.