All levels of ability are welcome!

Ideal for beginning or rusty crocheters. 

Bring a ball of yarn and a crochet hook and I'll show you how!  You'll also learn about the tools of the trade, a bit of crochet history, and how to start reading patterns.  When you're done, you'll know the five stitches most commonly used.

We also offer one-night classes as well if you need just to brush up.

Come and join and have some fun! 

This is held on ZOOM.

Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features?  Here's an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners!  Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority.  Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography.

Steve McGrath

This is held by ZOOM.

Learn to play the ukulele!  It has never been more popular, and you don't even have to know how to read music!  On the uke you can knock out folk, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country music, old and new tunes, and even classical music.  It's a wonderfully versatile, go anywhere instrument.  Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 1,000 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs.  Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way.  And did you know that playing the uke is not only fun but it's also good for our brain!  You will need a playable ukulele and electronic tuner or a tuner app.  If you don't own a ukulele, please contact us for helpful information about buying one.  When folks hear you play this happy instrument, they just have to smile!  What are you waiting for? 

Grad a uke, sign up, tune up and show up.  Let your musical journey begin!

BIO

Duncan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how to play the ukulele for the last 14 years.  Having served as a volunteer music therapist in medical and hospice settings, he quickly came to understand that music is medicine and that learning to play an instrument not only sharpens the brain it helps reduce stress.  His mission is to spread the joy of ukulele to learners and audiences alike and he has taught over 1,000 people to play the mighty uke.

All levels of ability are welcome!

Ideal for beginning or rusty crocheters. 

If you have a project that's stumped you or you're just looking for a place to hang for the night with a hook, welcome. 

If you're looking to learn but can't commit to a schedule this is also a great option.  

Bring a hook to fit your yarn and let's have some fun!

This is held on ZOOM.

This class is dedicated to helping you with understanding how to use your smartphone photography, how to take and create Images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images.  Join Steve as we go over how to find out how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management.

Everyone has their phone close by so it makes sense to learn to take great images on your phone.  You will learn how to use your smartphone photography, explore the editing apps, and learn how to share and print your images.  Find out how to use essential controls on your phone along with identifying the best free and/or low-cost for editing and image management.

Steve McGrath

Come join our Toddler Time, a time for caregivers and their tots aged 18 months to 4 years!  Led by a certified teacher/mom.  This group is a casual time for toddlers to socialize with other toddlers and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers.  Our classroom is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and hands-on activities.  We will meet every Friday morning from 9:00 am - 1100 am.  Caregivers must attend with their tot.

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 33 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

This portrait photography class is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits.  You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets.  Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in a studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!

Steve McGrath