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Hampden--Mommy and Me Dragonfly Painting Class

$20

with Obrianna Cornelius, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 5 - 17

This one time paint and sip style class is intended for kids and parents, or anyone really! The instructor is fun and easy to follow as she teaches you through creating your own painting. Join with your child or invite some friends. This is a perfect environment to flex your artistic muscles and have fun! This will be an acrylic painting of a dragonfly. Feel free to improvise and choose your own colors while the teacher explains the method! So grab your brushes and settle in for a fun and creative evening!

Materials Fee:  $15 paid to instructor at time of class      

Time: 5:30-7:30  
Date: Tuesday, 6/3/25  

 

Intro to Mosaics

$65 Originally: $20

with Herenya Wilkey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Use lovely bits of glass to create a work of art in either the translucent glass on glass method or a more traditional solid surface mosaic. Bringing nature photos for inspiration is highly recommended! All tools and supplies are included. Material fee of $35 to be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

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Printmaking Botanical Cards

$35

with Sara Ottomano, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Make your own printed cards using real plants! Explore printmaking with plants and non-toxic paints to create one-of-a-kind cards. Leave with at least five completed cards and envelopes! All materials provided.

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.

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First Harvest for Beginners Class 2/25/25

$5 Originally: $35

with Jock Robie, RSU 19 Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm

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.

First Harvest for Worm Composting For Class of 02/25/25

$5 Originally: $35

with Jock Robie, RSU 19 Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm

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.

This class is for members of the 2/25/25 class.

Get To Know Your iPad/iPhone

$65 Originally: $35

with Ian Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Join us to discover how to use your iPad/iPhone! A class for all to enliven your life through these astounding Apple devices. We'll cover everything you need to know to feel comfortable and get the most out of these powerful tools. Bring your iPad/iPhone and learn to navigate your device comfortably, set up assistive technologies, create art, explore the web, take and share photos and videos, and more! Digital native, Ian Scanlon, will share his knowledge and answers any questions you have in a supportive, community environment.

Lathe Turning Workshop: Turn a Bowl

$400

with Paloma Diaz-Dickson, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
Learn how to turn small (8-10 inch) bowls. You'll start with material preparation and sharpening, and then do some activities to challenge your cutting touch. The core of the workshop is learning to turn bowls using bowl gouges and negative rake scrapers. You'll end with sanding and finishing techniques.

Orono-Animal Spirit - Understanding Signs and Messages In Person

$30

with Angie Butler Welch, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Animal Spirit - Understanding Signs and Messages

Do you pay attention to the animals that show up in your dreams, meditations or even your waking world? Curious to what messages they might have for you - or how to unfold the meaning and message in the moment?  Ever wonder if you have your own personal animal spirit guide? Want to know how to incorporate their messages and energy into this crazy journey we call life. What about nature totems (those guides or beings who aren’t animals in the science world)?  Along with a great discussion, class will include a guided meditation to see what animal spirit or nature totem might be in your midst and also what message they have for you.  2  hour class.  Possible guest instructor with Angie that night! No Class Limit (Minimum 6 to hold the class)

Instructor: Angie Welch Date: Tuesday, June 3 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Cost: $30

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

 

 





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