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Needle Felted Songbirds
with Tiffany Farmakis, Kittery Adult Education
For all skill levels, learn how easy it is to create a three-dimensional songbird with basic felting techniques. Using a simple wire armature, textured fibers (roving), and sharp, barbed needles to complete the form, you will see your creature come to life! There are endless possibilities once you have learned the technique.
May 22, 5:30-8:30 pm
Registration Fee: $35
Material Fee: $20, payable to instructor by cash (ideally exact change) or check
6-Pocket Tote Bag
with Christine Fortin, Noble Adult & Community Education
Let's sew up this roomy and stylish tote bag. This tote has a nice deep main compartment and six exterior pockets - enough room to fit all the essentials! Perfect for the advanced beginner sewist.
Designing a Bed for Annuals
with Lynn Wiese, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
This one night class will teach you design techniques and tips used to shape beds, select annuals, and arrange them in an appealing manner.
Spring Birding at Fort Foster
with Dave Tucker, Kittery Adult Education
Let’s work on bird identification with spring migrant field marks. Limit 15. Bring binoculars. Class will meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.
Saturday, May 24, 7:30-9:30am *rain date 5/25
Drilling Sea Glass and Beach Stones
with Alice Carroll, York Adult Education
Get ready for summer by turning your sea glass and small beach stones into beautiful jewelry! In this class, we'll discuss the best drill bits to use and how to drill glass without overheating it. Bring in your favorite collection and transform them into earrings, pendants, or even rings. We'll show many examples of what you can create with your drilled treasures. No experience is required, and all materials and supplies are provided. Join us and make unique pieces from your summer finds!
Instructor: Alice Carroll
Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801
Sebago Lake Kayak Lesson and Historical Tour Session II
with William Allen, Gorham Adult Education
Join the Registered Maine Guides at Sebago Trails for an on-the-water adventure. This two-hour course will begin with a safety briefing and lesson covering the fundamentals of recreational kayaking. Using the EZ launching system at Sebago Trails Paddling, the tour will explore a meandering stream's water-carved bends and twists, unveiling local wildlife in a rustic backdrop. Then, continue onto Jordan Bay of Sebago Lake as the guides share stories dating back to the region's settlements. Come for the beautiful lake views and leave with your new favorite hobby! This is a great experience for anyone looking to get outdoors. Perfect for first-time kayakers and experienced kayaking enthusiasts. A kayak, paddle, and life jacket will be provided. Co-owners of Sebago Trails Paddling Company, Bill and daughter Katelyn, have over 30 years of paddling experience and instruction between them. All classes will be held at Sebago Trails Paddling Co., 1311 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond.
Session II, Saturday, 5/24, 10:00am-12:00pm, Sebago Trails Paddling Co., $59
Sebago Lake Kayak Lesson and Historical Tour
with Bill Allen Katelyn Perry, Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education
Join the Registered Maine Guides at Sebago Trails Paddling Co. for an on the water adventure at Sebago Trails Paddling Co, in Raymond. This two hour course will begin with a safety briefing and lesson covering the fundamentals of recreational kayaking. Using the EZ launching system at Sebago Trails Paddling, the tour will explore the water-carved bends and twists of a meandering stream unveiling local wildlife in a rustic backdrop. Then continue onto Jordan Bay of Sebago Lake as the guides share stories dating back to the settlements of the Sebago Lake region. Come for the beautiful lake views and leave with your new favorite hobby! This is a great experience for anyone looking to get outdoors. Perfect for first time kayakers and experienced kayaking enthusiasts.
Sebago Trails Paddling will provide: Kayak, Paddle, Lifejacket
Season Extension
with John Fromer, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
Our short vegetable growing season can be expanded with the use of certain materials/methods and species/variety selections. What are these materials, how do you use them? Where do you get them? Which techniques are right for me? What tips and tricks are there for maximum effect? How much does it cost and is it worth it? Come find answers to these questions and more!