Still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this series for beginners!

Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. We will also cover basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. A GREAT beginners class!

ONLINE TUESDAYS March 4,11.18,25 April 1 from 5:30-7:00pm

Have you ever wanted to try canning, but were unsure how to get started? Or perhaps you are concerned about food safety, and wondering how to ensure that your canned food is both delicious and safe. Well, this is the class for you! Join Allison Carroll Duffy, Master Food Preserver and cookbook author, for this hands-on workshop covering all that you need to know to get started canning your own food. We'll cover the basics of safe home canning, including proper procedures, techniques, and use of tools and equipment. Then we’ll learn hands-on--working together as a group and going step-by-step--to make and can a big batch of jam. We’ll use the boiling water bath method, which is the same method you’ll use for making many other canned goods you might want to make at home, including pickles, salsas, chutneys, and fruit. While this class will focus primarily on the boiling water bath method of canning, pressure canning will also be discussed. At the end of the class, there will be plenty of jam to taste, and each participant will go home with a jar of jam to enjoy…as well as all the know-how you need to start canning confidently at home!

Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance Photographer and Photography Teacher who has been creating images for 30 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. His love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion "nature photography" Many of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

This course builds on Basic Watercolor from Life. Students will learn how to build an initial sketch to work from, become more expressive with line and stroke, work with limited color palettes, integrate ink into a watercolor drawing, and work from subjects like still life, a live model, and self portraiture. A suggested supply list will be provided.

First Harvest for Worm Composting This session is for the alumni of previous workshops (not new students). It will be run as follows: The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions. The instructor will bring six harvest kits for alumni to use harvesting their own worm bins. The alumni returning for their first harvest have priority but after they have harvested alumni from previous workshops can join in.

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new!

Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile!

Class is offered 4 times ONLINE on TUESDAYS! Once you register, a zoom link will be emailed.

TUESDAYS  6:00-7:30pm

MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25

What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact Duncan @ uketime24@gmail.com.

Learn to be a successful substitute! Discover the basic responsibilities, such as process, duties, school and classroom orientation, interpreting and implementing plans, health and safety information, professionalism, and legal and ethical considerations. Explore working in the educational community, including behavioral and classroom management tips, and age-appropriate teaching strategies. Successful completion of this class will enable participants to be reimbursed by the school district for fingerprinting and CHRC certifications (total of $70) after you have subbed for three days.

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This is a live, online class.

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even need to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs. There are lots of laughs along the way and learning to play an instrument is good for your brain!

You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us (uketime24@gmail.com) for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

Biography

Duncan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how play the ukulele for the last 14 years. Having served as a volunteer music therapist in medical and hospice settings, he quickly came to understand that music is medicine and that learning to play an instrument not only sharpens the brain but helps reduce stress. It also brings joy to those who play the uke and to their audiences. Duncan has taught in a variety of Maine communities and did not let the COVID-19 epidemic stop him. He simply moved from teaching in person to an online format and now reaches students all over Maine, New Hampshire and beyond.