Join up-and-coming artisan craftsman and maker Grant Hawkes of Wildfolkwanderer for a weekend making beautiful wooden spoons and plenty of curly wood shavings! Spoons are one of the most universal tools of humanity, being crafted and used across the globe for thousands of years. In this course we will explore the details of spoon carving, diving fully into the process of transforming a freshly cut log into a functional and beautiful spoon using simple hand tools. We will cover tool use and care, wood selection, spoon design, carving techniques, and discussions on craft and the role it plays in our lives as we carve together. Over the weekend, each participant will have the opportunity to work on a couple different projects, completing the course with new skills and utensils to take home.

Date: August 3-4, 10:00 am Saturday to 4:00 pm Sunday

Cost: $300-400 sliding scale, meals and accommodation included (see registration form for more details)

Online registration: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelchi5ELeqPjMdd_UqKWVxqDJ4Vc6HUOF3vYMUrTGoAZRAPA/viewform

In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography.

The second Class will be on the Cruise!

During the Cruise, we’ll focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches. Finally, we’ll meet online the following week to share, learn and critique our images.

Limited to 15 students. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers

Aug 8 Online Class 7:30-9:00pm

Aug 10 On the Cruise at 3:00pm at the Maine Maritime Museum, Bath Maine (https://3306a.blackbaudhosting.com/3306a/Lighthouse-Lovers-25May2024)

Aug 15 Online Critique Class 7:30-9:00pm

Why forage? Come find out about some of the healthy nature made resources nearby.

You will learn to safely identify common medicinal plants in your yard and how to harvest them. Then with a few more steps learn how to make teas, salves, syrups and tinctures.

Susie Cole will be co-leading this class and she has expertise in all things foraging!

Bring a notebook, pencil, and camera. Be prepared to go outside.

THURSDAY AUG 15 @ The Turner Adult Learning Center

Pre-Season will focus on team building, skills & drills, conditioning and will include two days of scrimmaging. This is for kids going into 7th & 8th grade.

Please bring a mouth guard, shin guards, sneakers/cleats and water. This camp will be located at the Turner Primary School, but drop off will be at the middle school gym and we will jog to the field like we do during regular season.  

 8/19-8/23 9am-2pm

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students may occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.

These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in Algebra I and/or entry-level college math. 

Sessions must be scheduled with the instructor.  Contact the Adult Education office at 207-474-7553 for more details.

If you are planning to take or currently enrolled in a college reading or writing class, this class is for you.  

Reading/Writing Skills will help students improve reading comprehension and critical analysis; in addition, it will also cover the grammar and writing skills that are required for success in college level courses.

Five complete camping sites outfitted by Gear Share, Brunswick for an overnight lake camping experience. Just a $75 non-refundable fee for the whole family!

• 3 Sites are for Families ranging from 4-6 people
• 2 Sites are for Families ranging from 2-4 people

Meals: Dinner + Sunday breakfast are prepared as a group.

Entertainment and guided adventures are part of the experience!

INCLUDES: Open Water Angler Education, Water Vessel Exploration

Please note that there are prerequisites to follow your registration process. 

No refund is available for registrations. 

Students will work to earn a high school level Algebra credit or other math credit needed for a high school graduation requirements based on student need. This class is held completely in-person and attendance is required. 

This class may be taken as a prerequiste class for college or enrichment with a $35.00 fee.

Students wishing to take this class for diploma credit should contact Eric Brooks directly via email:  ebrooks@msad37.org