Kittery Adult Education
Kittery, ME
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General Enrichment
in Personal Enrichment at Kittery Adult Education
Macraweave Wall Hanging
with Alicia Stiles, Kittery Adult Education
PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATES
For anyone who has admired fiber art and thought creating their own would be far too complicated, this is the class for you! Alicia will break the process into simple steps that will have you creating from the very first class! To create your own Macraweave wall hanging, you will learn basic macrame knots in addition to weaving techniques. During this 4 week series Alicia will guide you through every step of the creation process, from learning techniques, choosing driftwood, yarns and cords, and creating your own stylized version of the chosen design! In addition to your own work of art, you will leave this class with the knowledge and skills to continue creating the macraweave of your dreams
4 Tuesday Sessions
May 14- June 4, 6-8pm
Registration Fee: $140
Retirement by Design
with Irene Bowen, Kittery Adult Education
This presentation illustrates how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you're 10 or 40 years from retirement, you'll learn investment strategies to help design the retirement you want. We'll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help you handle unexpected events and how you can keep your strategy on track. Irene is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.
Zentangle: Design Your Own Pencil Case
with Valeria Rienzi, Kittery Adult Education
NEW class just added!
Have fun using Zentangle to create your own pencil case or gift/trinket bag.
Tuesday, May 14 or Thursday, May 16, 6-8:15 pm
Material fee: $10, payable at class by cash (exact change if possiblel) or check made out to instructor.
Estate Planning – Prepare for the Uncertainties of Life and Revocable Trusts & Irrevocable Trusts – Are They Right for You?
with Kathryn Bedell, Kittery Adult Education
This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into, learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care (Medicaid) liens. Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.
Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
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Spa Gift Set
with Sarah Holden Remick, Kittery Adult Education
You will learn how to make a selection of bath and beauty products perfect for the home spa experience. In the class, we will make all natural solid lotion bars, cleansing sugar scrub cubes and dry face masks. You will leave the class with 2 mini solid lotion bars, a jar of cleansing sugar scrub cubes and a dry face mask. You will also leave with the recipes used in the class.
Wednesday, May 15, 6-7:30pm
Registration Fee: $31
Material Fee: $20, paid to instructor at class by cash/check
Drilled Beach Stone: Necklace and Key Ring
with Susan Randall, Kittery Adult Education
Learn to turn beach stones into beautiful one of a kind necklaces and key rings by safely drilling beach stones, setting grommets and attaching jump rings. At the end of class, you will have 2 necklaces and 1 key ring. Choose from prepared stones that Susan will provide. If time allows additional materials may be purchased to make more items.
2 Thursday sessions
May 16 & 23, 6-7:30pm
Registration Fee: $70
Material Fee: $5, paid to instructor at class by cash/check
Rug Hooking
with Isabel Ardito Lebo, Kittery Adult Education
Join us for an exciting rug hooking workshop suitable for all skill levels! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is designed to unleash your creativity and guide you through the fascinating world of rug hooking. Have you been yearning to create a personal masterpiece for yourself or a loved one? Look no further! In this workshop, we will delve into the fundamentals of rug hooking, discovering techniques that will enable you to craft a unique and beautiful rug. No prior experience is necessary as we will cover the essential techniques and provide all the materials you need to bring your vision to life. All you need to bring is yourself and a fun rug idea. Our experienced instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you leave with a stunning rug and newfound knowledge of this captivating art form. Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in a creative adventure!
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What is Your Plan for Long Term Care?
with Kerry Peabody, Kittery Adult Education
Learn what LTC services are, how they work and how much they cost. We will also discuss Medicare & Medicaid, and how they will, or won't, pay for care versus several different ways you can pay privately, with a close look at how long term care insurance works.
Thursday, March 28 or May 16, 6-8 p.m.