Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in style! In this no-bake class, you’ll craft delicate Snow Skin Mooncakes—modern variations of a centuries-old symbol of reunion and gratitude. Using glutinous rice flour, you’ll make the smooth, chewy “snow skin” and fill it with sweet lotus paste, red bean, or fruit flavors before molding them into beautiful designs. Learn about the cultural stories behind the mooncake while enjoying a creative, hands-on experience. All ingredients & equipment provided.

Classes will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Paste Papers, The Stab Binding, and the Long Stitched Book. Each class will focus on a different topic, while we learn the basics of book binding vocabulary, tools & materials. Tools & materials provided. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due on the first night.

Did you know that the number of people turning to Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from just a few years ago?! The revenue earned by Airbnb wonders in Maine was roughly $40 million. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest house or summer camp for short term rentals, this is a class not to miss! Debra has operated River Escape for two years in Damariscotta as an active and popular Airbnb.

Learn to use your Mind-Body connection to: Stop Overthinking, Rewire Stress and Anxiety, Calm Your Nervous System, Concentrate Better, Meditate Easily, Sleep Well, Feel Like Yourself Again. *This class runs for 30 days and is ongoing, online, and self-paced. Students can start as soon as they register. Includes twice monthly online group sessions with Dr. Goddard.

Connect to what's within to make all of the work you've done really work: Calm Your Nervous System, Breath Fully and Easily, Access Inner Wisdom, Rewire Trauma, Activate Profound Healing, Deepen Your Relationship with Spirit. *This class runs for 5 months and is ongoing, online, and self-paced. Students can start as soon as they register. Includes twice monthly online group sessions with Dr. Goddard.

In this installment of the popular figure drawing class, we’ll be working from live (clothed) models to develop and reinforce drawing skills related to the human form. Medium will be charcoal and Conté crayon. You will also need large pads of newsprint (18 x 24), kneaded erasers, and an easel (optional). Students are encouraged to tip the model at the end of each class. *No Class: 4/20 & 5/25.

Yin yoga is a style of yoga where passive yoga posture(poses) are held for extended periods of time. Typically 3-5 min., sometimes longer. In these passive postures, muscle activity is minimized, with a focus on stretching connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments and tendons. We will gently settle into postures, supported by yoga props, while deeply connecting to breath. These longer holds allow the muscles to lengthen passively and for physical releases under the skin to occur. This practice supports overall flexibility, circulation, and range of motion in the joints and ligaments. It also is a practice in mindfulness, as conscious breathing occurs, quieting the mind and supporting nervous system health. This class is for those new to yoga, as well as seasoned yogis looking for a deep stretch. Yoga blocks/bolster are encouraged if you have them, otherwise the teacher has props to use during class. *No Class: 4/20.

This term the abstract atelier will be exploring a series of small, polychromed dimensional works. These may be free standing or wall mounted. You may consider these models for larger gallery installations, or as fully realized abstract art objects in miniature. You will begin by sketching your ideas in your sketchbook. Then you’ll start building these works out of cardboard, wood, plastic, textile, or a combination thereof. Add color to the pieces any way you choose. The last class we’ll display them and have a final critique of your projects. *No Class: 4/20 & 5/25.