Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Ellsworth, ME
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Acadian Arts Watercolor Retreat @ Harbor View House, Prospect Harbor (Sep 2024)
with Mary Laury, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!
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. 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:
“Great instructor!-Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style.“ “Easy no stress instruction.”
Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat @ Roosevelt Campobello Island Int'l Park, New Brunswick (Oct 2024)
with Chris Toy, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
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.
Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century.
All meals are included in the workshop fee, as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private concert by award-winning Celtic Fiddle player, Katherine Moller, in the Victorian parlor of Hubbard House.
Register for the retreat, then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park.
Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants:
“I learned so much that Chris taught me, and the recipes were attainable." Chris speaks slowly and encourages questions."
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Acadian Arts Watercolor Retreat @ Roosevelt Campobello Island Int'l Park, New Brunswick (Oct 2024)
with Mary Laury, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!
Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century.
All meals are included in the workshop fee, as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private concert by award-winning Celtic Fiddle player, Katherine Moller, in the Victorian parlor of Hubbard House.
Register for the retreat, then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park.
Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants:
“Mary is a wonderful guide and a gifted teacher.” “Very helpful watercolor instruction."
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Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat @ Homeport Inn, Searsport (Nov 2024)
with Chris Toy, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
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.
An award-winning Grand Victorian sea captain's home, The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There is live music each evening in the tavern.
The $495 tuition includes all lunches and dinners (beverages can be purchased through the tavern). Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn.
Feedback from recent participants:
“I learned so much from Chris that I can use immediately at home in my own kitchen" "Great kitchen hints!'
Acadian Arts Watercolor Retreat @ Homeport Inn, Searsport (Nov 2024)
with Mary Laury, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!
An award-winning Grand Victorian sea captain's home, The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There is live music each evening in the tavern.
The $495 tuition includes all lunches and dinners (beverages can be purchased through the tavern). Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn.
Feedback from recent participants:
“Great instructor!-Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style." "Easy, no stress instruction."
AMP Medical Transcription (Online)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Medical Transcription is a desired field for many people trying to work at home. Strong typing, computer, and English grammar skills are essential. Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books are provided with the course fee. Classes are online for 16 weeks, with a completion of 16 weeks to 6 months options.
This is a State Certified program, and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, and help with resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program. Program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and transcription. The fee includes everything for the course and the field. Required: typing skills above 60 WPM, Microsoft Word proficient. Payment plans are available. Online anytime, self-paced.
Please download this information package about the Medical Transcriptionist Program, stop by our center in Ellsworth to pick one up, or request that one be mailed to you. It will answer many questions you might have. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Academy of Medical Professions directly after reviewing the information package linked above. Please go to their website for their phone number and to explore all their course offerings.
Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is here to ensure your readiness and success by providing logistical, academic, and social emotional support during this online experience. We will help you through the enrollment process and provide local support during the course. Our services are available at no cost to you. If you'd like to schedule an individual appointment with one of our career advisors to learn more, please call 207.664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org to schedule a phone, ZOOM or in-person appointment.
Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training (Winter/Spring 2024)
with Woodfords Family Services, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders, and their families, and the need Downeast is great!
A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential. In just 40 hours, Woodfords' remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession.
You must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma (or equivalent) to become certified. We are excited to connect the Ellsworth area with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This is a hybrid course (a combination of online and in-person) with ongoing enrollment.
If you're interested, register here or call Ellsworth Adult Education at 207.664.7110 to schedule an enrollment interview and assessment. We will support you as you make your way to a new career!
Breath-Taking 101
with Carole Freeman, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
Life is easier when you breathe easier. It’s estimated that 85% of us unknowingly use some type of poor breathing pattern that’s connected to feeling sick and tired. This class has helped many people feel healthier and stronger simply by learning to switch their every-day breathing to a more beneficial pattern. This is a self-paced on-demand course.