This Spring semester you can be playing songs on your guitar in just a few classes! We will discuss guitar technique as we practice learning a few basic chords and strumming patterns, which are all detailed in my book for reference as you practice at home on your own between classes. We'll actually play songs as part of our class. You will also discover how to read music in standard notation and guitar tablature! So, get some new strings, maybe a songbook, and start practicing (even if you don't know what you're doing). Make sure to bring lots of enthusiasm and questions about guitar! New students: $20 materials fee paid to instructor for two books and more. *No Class: 4/15 & 5/27.

This Spring semester, in our Singing Class, we will focus on concepts such as accuracy of pitch, projection, pronunciation, and personal style. We will have fun singing songs in parts (SATB) while discussing vocal production to help you become a stronger, more confident singer. We need male/low pitch voices … We usually have more ladies than men, so if you're a bit shy about signing up, know that others are shy, too. Come discover the capabilities of your own voice! And you may be one of the students who surprises themselves! New students: $15 materials fee paid to instructor for 1 book and more. *No Class: 4/15 & 5/27.

From earmuffs to board games, agricultural implements to modern kitchen appliances, and from a national holiday to a worldwide church, many of the greatest inventions in American history were invented in the Pine Tree State. In this course we will examine these Maine inventors, their inventions, and the impact these innovations, and many more, had on our world today. Join us for this informative 3-week class by author and historian Lori-Suzanne Dell.

Learn the art of printmaking using recycled Tetra-pak. Participants will learn how to make their own plate, how to ink the plate, and pull prints by hand or using a craft die-cutting machine (manual machine, not a Cricut) or pasta maker. After the prints dry, participants will learn how to finish their prints with optional hand-color prints using water-colors and/or colored pencils. This class is suitable for all levels. All materials included.

Remember sitting around the campfire toasting marshmallows and telling scary stories? In this short course with Laurie Notch you will learn the history of the ghost story, why it is popular in cultures worldwide, and how to spin your own spooky yarn for fun and entertainment. Class takes place on Zoom. Students must have reliable internet, and an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate.

Classes cover sewing basics like the tools you’ll need to get started, threading a needle, sewing by hand, and how to purchase a machine as well as how to choose and use a sewing pattern to put together a wardrobe of basic clothing pieces. We’ll make a drawstring bag in class, and a simple piece of clothing like a skirt, drawstring pants or unisex top. There is a $40 tools and materials fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class (includes fabric for your bag but not for the clothing piece). Additional patterns and materials will be available for an extra fee paid directly to instructor.

Humans have been hunting with bows and arrows for, at least, 60,000 years - six times longer than we have been building cities. Archery is surely a [nearly] global, ancient human skill, and humans have made bows out of wood, bamboo, horn, and other materials throughout the years. Learn to make a bundle bow! The bundle bow is a useful quick bow that can be made largely without the use of knives. All you need are a few sticks and some string to tie ‘em together. Bundle bows can be made to be very strong and accurate! We’ll cover arrow-making, in theory; everyone in the class will receive one factory-made arrow. ***Each child registered must be accompanied by an adult on the day of the workshop. Workshop fee is per child; accompanying adults have free entry.

Join seasoned forager David Spahr on an immersive mushroom hunt, exploring habitats, structures, and safe foraging practices. Uncover surprises in each walk, shaped by season and location. Suitable for all ages (8-15 with a registered parent), this moderate-difficulty hike promises an exciting, educational adventure. Require Supply List: Notebook and pen to take notes, sensible clothing and footwear, water, snack and bug repellant. A basket or bags are optional. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.