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Art with Amy MAY 13
with Amy Morgan, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education
Ages: 6 - 12
Is there anything more glorious than sitting down at a table full of fun art supplies and letting your imagination soar!
Amy will provide the opportunity for major creative exploration every Tuesday once a month!
For ages 6 years and up!
Button Hole Stitched Book
with Joelle Webber, Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
A bound book that has a lot of scope to include all your favorite colors and decorative papers. This book is a great beginner binding, with a paper cover and no glue needed. Join us to make your new journal, poetry or guest book. Tools & materials provided.
Medicare 101 - Session 5
with Jo-Ann Neal, Midcoast Adult & Community Education
Questions about Medicare? Join Jo-Ann Neal for this informational seminar outlining the basics of Medicare. Jo-Ann will answer your questions including what Medicare does and does NOT cover when to enroll, the difference between MedicareAdvantage and Medicare Supplement Plans, and which plan is best for you. Following the presentation, Jo-Ann will be available for a question and answer session. Jo-Ann Neal of Allen Insurance and Financial is a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. Jo-Ann joined Allen Insurance and Financial in May 2013, bringing with her 10+ years of human resources and benefits administration experience. In 2016, she earned a Benefits Account Manager certification from the National Association of Health Insurance Underwriters and became appointed to work with customers on Medicare plans.
Upcycled Mobiles & Stabiles - NEW!
with Chris Toy, Midcoast Adult & Community Education
Learn how Alexander Calder created his famous kinetic sculptures, also known as mobiles and stabiles. Choose among sea shells, pieces of driftwood, or feathers to create a relaxing, balanced piece of art that moves and shifts in the slightest air currents. All materials included. If you have a favorite pair of needle nosed pliers with wire cutters feel free to bring them along. $10 supplies fee included in price.
Basics of Wills & Estate Planning
with Mitchel Roberge, Esq., Lewiston Adult Education
This class offers a basic walkthrough of estate planning options, including the basics of wills, trusts, the probate process, and basic MaineCare procedures for nursing home care.
Nature Photography Online
with Steve McGrath, York Adult Education
n this online Nature Photography Workshop Steve will show you all the various camera settings you can use when taking Nature Photography utilizing your Shutter and Aperture settings for the best exposure. Including understanding and using natural light, finding the best composition, understanding the ways different focal length lenses behave, and using depth of field and the use of filters. Tripods are also a plus but not mandatory for the class! PLEASE NOTE: May 17 is in-person at Schoodic Point.
Steve will send you the Zoom link the week before class starts.
Simple and Creative Bookbinding
with Naomi Howe, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
Based on Rachel Hazell's book, Bound, (highly recommended), students in this class will learn basic structure and bookbinding techniques to create simple, small books with delightful and unique designs. Homemade papers, cover and text papers will be provided, as well as a list of required materials sent out before class. If desired, watercolor patterns and designs will enhance the books allure. These make memorable gifts of "art" to include poetry, journaling or memoirs for you, friends or family. One book will be completed each week, with mock-up and directions. A materials fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the first class. A short supply list is available when you register.
Wildflower Walk – Tannery Brook Preserve
with Amy Witt, Gorham Adult Education
Did you know that Jack in the Pulpits can change their sex? Or that a Trout Lily have spotted leaves that resemble trout? Are you curious to learn more about the wildflowers and trees that make their home in the Maine woods? Meet the native wildflowers and trees along the trails at Tannery Brook Preserve. Our outing will incorporate plant folklore, identification, and the gifts each plant has to share. Amy is passionate about nature, plants, and all things connected to Mother Earth. Officially, she's a Naturalist, Garden Coach, Horticulturist, Educator, and the enthusiastic Nature Spirit guided, Director of Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me).
Tuesday, 5/13 (rain date 5/14), 5:30pm-7:30pm, Tannery Brook Preserve, $30
** Our walk will take place at Tannery Brook Preserve. We will meet at the trailhead on Wentworth Dr.**