Join the ukulele revolution! Here’s your chance to find out how to play this wonderfully versatile, go anywhere instrument in our no-stress program for beginners. There are four classes in all, one each week on Zoom. Bring a ukulele, your sense of humor, some passion for music and curiosity about playing. Once you master the basics, you won't want to stop. Will you be recruited to perform at Carnegie Hall? Well, not right away. But, as the saying goes, ‘The best player isn’t the person who can pick or strum the most notes. It isn’t the person with the greatest technical skill. It’s the person who can touch the most hearts.’ So grab a uke, you don’t need to read music - sign up, tune up and show up. If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for helpful information about buying one (uketime24@gmail.com). Let your musical journey begin! Duncan Perry, a multi-instrumentalist, has been playing ukulele for over 14 years. He is a popular and experienced teacher and performer who offers classes up and down the Southern coast of Maine.

Session IV, 4 classes, Tuesdays, 4/23-5/14, 6:00pm-7:30pm, virtual, $79

Chris Toy is back with more goodies fit for any party or just to treat yourself! Enjoy hand-making your own Pork Pot Stickers, Boiled Shrimp Wontons, and Vegetable Spring Rolls, and eat some Spare Ribs in Black Bean and Garlic Sauce, too! Chris Toy is a retired Maine educator, cooking instructor, author and Registered Maine Guide. He enjoys beach combing, where he finds his craft supplies. He creates rustic upcycled crafts by combing the coastline for driftwood, beach stone, and recycled wire from political signs. His work can be viewed on Facebook at Acadian Driftwood Arts.

Wednesday, 4/24, 5:00pm-7:00pm, GMS, $45

Please note our policy: Cooking classes require a 5-day cancellation notice as they require the advance purchase of perishable products.  No shows and late cancellations will not be refunded. 

This program introduces the basic concepts of yoga and Pilates to new students. It will provide the foundations of both areas of fitness and build core strength, flexibility and increase mobility. This class is a great intro before doing the full Yoga/Pilates class. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and yoga blocks (if you have them). Theresa has been a certified group fitness instructor for over 20 years, teaching Pilates for more than 13 years and Yoga for more than 7 years. She is committed to providing functional strengthening to all ages and ability levels.

6 classes, Wed, 4/22-5/22, 5:45pm-6:45pm, Village Elementary School Gym, $35

Whether you are just thinking about subbing or are a seasoned veteran looking to add fresh ideas and “tools” to your repertoire, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this professional development opportunity. You will tour several schools within the Gorham School District and meet various Gorham School District staff members. Learn about the required substitute paperwork and protocol, strategies to keep students on task, tips to make lessons more appealing to reluctant learners, and tried and true behavior modifiers. Participants completing the training will receive a pay differential upon subbing for Gorham School District. Instructor: Brian Porter

Session 1:  Monday, April 29, 2024, 5-7:00 p.m. Central Office Classroom  2nd Floor

Session 2:  Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 5-6:30 p.m. Orientation to GMS and GHS

Session 3:  Monday, May 6, 2024, 5-7:00 p.m. Orientation to Village, Narragansett & Great Falls Schools

Watercolor is a great medium for creating artwork from life. In this course, we will create watercolor drawings of still life objects. Topics discussed will include colors and how to mix them, brushes, basic techniques including wash and dry brush, process, and art supplies. A suggested supply list will be provided. Patrick Corey resides in Windham and has a BFA in drawing and painting. Professionally he works as a graphic artist. He enjoys watercolor painting and photography. Participants will need their own supplies. Supply list will be provided.

Introduction to Watercolor Supply List

4 classes, Mondays, 4/29-5/20 6:00pm-8:00pm, GMS, $59

Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class. Our open studio is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Materials will include 25 pounds of clay, the use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. Members are welcome to purchase their own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if they want something other than what is provided. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

AM Session V, 4 classes, Thursdays, 5/2 - 5/30 (no class 5/23), 10:00AM - 1:00PM, $99

Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class. Our open studio is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Materials will include 25 pounds of clay, the use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. Members are welcome to purchase their own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if they want something other than what is provided. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

PM Session V, 4 classes, Thursdays, 5/2 - 5/30 (no class 5/23), 5:00PM - 8:00PM, $99

Do you use essential oils but want to know more about them? Or maybe you have no experience but are curious? In this one night workshop, we will discuss what essential oils are, how they are made and how they can be used to enhance your life. We will touch upon some of the more commonly used essential oils and will also cover safety precautions. You will learn about the different qualities of essential oils that are on the market and how to make an educated decision when faced with many different brand choices. Participants will have the option to make 2 essential oil roller bottles to take home with them (material fee of $5). Elissa Nauman, MS, is the founder of Restoring Through Nature, LLC. She guides clients to achieve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health goals through the support of essential oils and energy work (Reiki and IET). She has a Master of Science in Counseling and is certified in essential oils coaching, Usui Reiki Level 2, Integrated Energy Therapy, Reiki Crystal Healing and is a Certified Chakra Therapist.

Tuesday, 5/7, 6:30pm-8:00pm, GMS, $29