This class is a fun intro to printmaking. Follow along and learn how to prepare a design and carve a rubber block. Once the blocks are carved, learn how to ink and print your design. Everyone will create numerous prints and can take home their carved block to use over and over again. Materials fee $10

Learn about Literacy Volunteers and tools and strategies to be an effective Literacy Volunteer Tutor. Literacy Volunteer Tutor Orientation provides an overview of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec's structure and organization, the variety of learners served, and the roles and responsibilities of tutors and other volunteers. The Tutor Training provides basic instruction in adult learning principles and strategies for teaching adults in one-on-one situations. The areas of basic reading and writing, English Language Learning, health and financial literacy, digital literacy, and employment skills are reviewed. Participants will practice skills and meet experienced tutors. A resource manual, Tutor Eight Edition, and other resource materials are provided.

Led by an experienced birder and ecologist, this course will walk you through identifying birds found in Southern Maine. We will cover the different families of birds, habitats, life histories, binoculars, field guides, and more. In addition, we will discuss several natural history and conservation topics related to the world of birds.

This is a two-part evening program followed by a Saturday field trip; field trip will be held Saturday, May 3, 8-10 AM.  The field trip location will be announced.

Instructor: Andrew Mackie, Executive Director, Scarborough Land Trust

Location(s): Scarborough High School for Classroom dates (April 8th and 15th) and local Saturday field trip location To Be Announced.

Dates & Times:

Classroom Session - Tuesday, April 8th and 15th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Field Trip Session - Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at 8 AM - 10 AM 

Cost: $35

Join Jenn from Candlewood to make a beautiful fresh spring scented 12 ounce candle and one gorgeous beaded mini bouquet. You will enjoy a night of fun personalizing your candle, choosing your scents and crafting a unique bouquet no one will believe was crafted by YOU! Artificial flowers are handmade using acrylic beads and metal wire. They are perfect for daily use and can be placed indoors and outdoors as an stunning eye catching centerpiece decoration!  All Supplies included.

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $20

Join us for a journey of creativity and self-discovery as we craft stunning macramé wall hangings infused with the energy of the chakras. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of macramé, exploring intricate knot patterns to create a beautiful, meaningful tapestry. Each participant will select crystals representing the seven chakras, weaving them into their designs to amplify intention and harmony.

This class is more than a creative endeavor—it’s an invitation to connect with your inner self, balance your energy, and infuse mindfulness into every knot. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this experience blends artistry and spirituality, leaving you with a radiant, personalized wall hanging that reflects your journey toward balance and healing.

2 Tuesday sessions

April 8 -15, 6:00-8:00pm

Registration Fee: $90

Material Fee: $12, payable to instructor

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives. You will then explore how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can safeguard your assets from nursing home or MaineCare (Medicaid) liens. The discussion will also cover strategies to protect assets from life events such as business failure or the divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell, a lawyer based in York, Maine, will lead the class. With 31 years of experience, Kathryn specializes in estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

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Participants will make a batch of hot press goat milk soap using a variety of molds and having many scents and extra add-ins to choose from. Each person will come out of the class with 4-8 soaps, depending on the choice of mold and the recipe and know-how of how to make future batches at home. Each student will need to bring a dedicated crock pot and submersion blender/hand mixer to the class that night. All molds, scents, and soap materials will be provided by the instructor. Soaps will be ready for pickup the following week, due to curing time. The fee includes all materials.

This workshop is for people who want to start plants from seed or want more information. This is a hands on class where you will learn all about seeds. You will practice techniques to start different kinds of seeds. Learn about selection, materials, timing, transplanting and planting out in the garden. Growing from seed expands the catalog of plants you can grow dramatically. It is a fun and easy way to start plants. Materials fee (check or cash) of $25 payable to instructor at class.