You know quilting…machine, fabrics, large surface areas…..UGH. Now you can create a beautiful frameable quilt made from luxurious paper!!! Using geometric and decorative paper punches, canvas boards, and quilt square designs, create a gorgeous paper quilt square you can frame. Jeffrey has been creating actual quilts since he was a young guy growing up with quilting grandmothers in the mountains of West Virginia . He has switched to creating paper quilt collages and is eager to share with you this new type of art. You will leave with your own frameable piece of quilt art.

INSTRUCTOR: JEFFREY DARNELL CARPENTER  Granite Bay Care is offering this course……..with Jeffrey Carpenter, the Workforce Development and Training coordinator as the instructor.

 

Dive into relational strategies that foster youth mattering. Experiencing mattering is linked with a significantly lower risk of considering suicide, substance use, and improved lifelong health outcomes. This work begins in early childhood education. Integrating discussion questions, participants will have an opportunity to learn the key ingredients of mattering and to practice mattering strategies with one another that they can bring to their work in early childhood education, caregiving, and community building.

This is part of a series hosted by Maine Youth Thriving. Please see the other classes here and here.

There is something so positive and uplifting about singing in a group. In fact, there is solid evidence singing is good for your body and mind: reduces stress, increases immunity, plus it just feels good! No need to read music, or have prior experience. Songs are expertly taught call and response, though lyrics and links are provided after each class. Songs are simple yet satisfying, soulful, fun, and uplifting. Your voice, whether timid or strong, is perfect for this class! For more information about Pat, please visit her website: https://brunswicksings.weebly.com/

Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine’s Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

This is a Drawing Workshop & Hands-On Asian Fusion Culinary Adventure on Merrymeeting Bay. Escape to Maine for a unique retreat where you get to try both drawing and hands-on Asian Fusion cooking! Truly embody Making Art & Sharing Food on the scenic shores of Merrymeeting Bay. Join drawing instructor Mary Laury to learn the art of seeing and translating observations to paper. Then, with chef Chris Toy, dive into hands-on culinary exploration, where everyone gets to eat the delicious creations! Set your own pace amidst Maine's natural beauty, with kayaks and nature trails available. Feel free to bring musical instruments to share your talents! On-site AirBnB-style accommodations are $200 per person for the weekend (contact Chris Toy at christoy.net@gmail.com), with local hotels and B&Bs also an option. Spaces are limited! Register today for an unforgettable journey of art, food, and discovery. For $595, all workshops and meals are included. Lodging is NOT included. *There is a $50 cancellation fee (no exceptions).

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student’s defensive driving awareness. This five-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes. A student who completes the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record and may be eligible for insurance discount. PLEASE NOTE: This class will take place on Saturday, 11/8, not 11/5 as listed in the brochure.

Create the perfect gift bag for the holidays! A variety of fabrics will be provided to make two bags. Some sewing experience required. Bring: scissors, pins, sewing machine. Sewing machines are available to borrow. Materials fee: $10 PLEASE NOTE: This class will run on Monday, November 10, not December 10 as listed in the brochure.

Join Catherine for this 1 night class to learn new ways to incorporate mixed media techniques in your work. Create depth, texture and interest with gouache, fluid acrylic, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, dual tipped markers and posca pens (and more). Class will start with a refresher on color and techniques covered in previous levels and then transition to discuss new ways to think about layers while introducing various mixed media supplies. We will spend the rest of class playing with a variety of materials to incorporate new and old techniques to complete a fun and uplifting illustration. Materials fee: $20.