Poor posture can wreak havoc on your breathing, energy, and overall well-being. In this engaging workshop, you’ll learn simple correction techniques for common postural imbalances, including Upper Cross Syndrome (tight chest, weak upper back) and Lower cross syndrome (hip tightness, weak lower back). By focusing on breathing and alignment, you’ll feel taller, stronger, and more energized. This class is perfect for anyone looking to improve their posture and vitality.

Do you want to learn the basics of Hand Building and Wheel Throwing? This six-session course is for you! Join Greg for instruction that can take you from the beginner level to where you want to be.

There is a materials fee of $25 (CASH) due to the instructor on the first night of class.

Instruction in Mig (metal inert gases). Proper techniques and safety are stressed.  Stick and Tig welding are being taught during this session as well - limited spots for each type of welding. Please bring your own helmet, gloves, and eye protection.  Please wear a long-sleeved shirt to class.

Instruction in Stick (electric). Proper techniques and safety are stressed.  Mig and Tig welding are being taught during this session as well - limited spots for each type of welding. Please bring your helmet, gloves, and eye protection.  Please wear a long-sleeved shirt for class.

Instruction in Tig (heliarc). Proper techniques and safety are stressed. Stick and Tig welding is being taught during this session as well - limited spots for each type of welding. Please bring your own helmet, gloves, and eye protection.

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Men's Basketball will be at the Sanford Middle School.

We run Wednesdays from 7p - 9p.  Doors open roughly at 6:45 pm.  They enter the school by the Boy's Gym.

You can do as many nights as you wish, there is no limit on the nights you attend.

Cost is $2 per person per night.

Does not run on Holidays or school vacations.

Enjoy a weekend with your instructor, Chris Toy, the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. 

Escape to a Grand Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artist, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted sing-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordon Ward. Day students are welcome. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.  This is an in-person retreat.

Your instructor, Chris Toy, is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. $595 includes a workshop fee, all meals, and special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. 

Recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants commented: “I learned so much from Chris that I can use immediately at home in my own kitchen.”  “Great kitchen hints!”.

Escape to a Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artists, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day's workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted singer-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordan Ward. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com

Feedback from recent participants: "I learned so much from Chris that I can use immediately at home in my own kitchen." "Great kitchen hints!"