Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.

Learn to shuck like a pro with a local oyster farmer. In this relaxed, hands-on class, practice shucking with your own dozen oysters, test out raw and grilled preparations, and learn about oyster farming straight from the source. Your local oysters are some of the best in the world - start shucking them yourself! Taught by Jean Vande Moortel, presented by Maine Tasting Center. *All equipment provided for use during class. If you would like to purchase a set of gloves and shucking knife to take home ($10), please let us know in advance by emailing Maine Tasting Center at sara@mainetastingcenter.com.

A basic introduction to Grok AI. You will learn how you can use Grok AI to improve your professional work life as well as your personal life. Simple to understand, interesting and fun class. No prior knowledge of AI is necessary for you to sign up for this class.

In this two-part workshop, you’ll explore the dramatic and hands-on process of raku firing. In Part 1, you’ll sculpt a piece in clay and watch a live raku firing demo. Three weeks later in Part 2, you’ll glaze and fire your own work using the raku method—removing red-hot pieces from the kiln and placing them into combustibles for stunning, unpredictable results. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. This class is 2 sessions. Finished pieces will go home after the second session. *Rain Date for the June Session will be 6/27.

Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.

An unforgettable 9-day wellness journey of spas, healing, transformational coaching, and self-discovery in lovely Sri Lanka. This immersive wellness retreat blends ancient Ayurvedic traditions, emotional healing practices, healthy diet, and holistic self-care to restore harmony of body, mind, and spirit. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, want to relax, enjoy tropical massages, leaving a difficult past behind, healing after loss, making new beginnings, or simply wanting to travel, this retreat will create refreshing memories for you. Sunrise quiet reflections, guided deep breathing sessions, personalized Ayurvedic spa treatments to detoxify and energize, massages, flower baths in tropical settings, and a healthy diet will boost your vitality and give you rest. Afternoons are devoted to cultural exploration, nature walks, wildlife, and light immersion in local Sri Lankan culture. Each day will be topped with transformational coaching offered by Preethi Fernando. Evenings close quietly with reflection circles, and serene moments under starlit island skies. Whether you are seeking to heal from emotional loss, improve physical vitality, or simply recharge in a peaceful paradise, this rejuvenating retreat is a transformational experience to bring out the best version of you. Led by Sri Lankan born author and inspirational speaker, Preethi Fernando. Visit preethifernando.com Price includes: Flight (economy), local accommodation, meals, spa treatments, wellness workshops, travel excursions. *Does not include hotel incidentals, gifts, souvenirs. **Last day to register is March 30th. ***There is a $300 cancellation fee.

Explore the classic Italian art of Millefiori, “a thousand flowers”, and create a set of stunning polymer clay coasters. Learn how to construct clay canes to create the unique and colorful tiles that will form your coasters. Your coasters will be baked and ready to use! An $18 materials fee is due at the first class.

In this 2 day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After the materials lecture, we'll jump right in and make a color chart, practice mixing paint and our brush strokes. After a quick review on the second day, you'll have the opportunity to paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with enough experience and knowledge to know if investing in the materials to paint with watercolor is something you are interested in doing. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the first class.