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Personal Enrichment

Map & Compass, Level 1

$50

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Apr 1, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization with using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLormeMaine Gazetteer and a 2-degree baseplate compass. Students must have an audio and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Pies & Tarts - Oh My!

$55

with Debra Arter

Calendar Apr 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

If you have suffered through pastry mishaps or wondered what to do about running pie filling this may be the class for you.  In one evening, we will make a standard two crust pie as well as a fresh fruit tart that will get rave reviews every time you make it.  Hands on time with instruction, recipes, tips and liberal tasting opportunities assure that this is a class you won’t want to miss!  $10 materials fee paid to instructor will cover cost of sumptuous ingredients.  Class size limited!

Debra Arter grew up in the pie capital of Minnesota and learned about baking from her Home Economics teacher mother.  She has a trophy from the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest  Baking competition on her mantle and routinely enters country fair pastry contests.

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Becoming a Backyard Herbalist
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Becoming a Backyard Herbalist

$100

with Andrea Webb

This series of five workshops is created for those who have heard the call of the familiar strangers growing all around us. It is offered with the conviction that health begins at home, within our communities, and engaging in the work of “healing thyself” is every human’s birthright. If you want to begin working with plants to support your health and well-being, this course is for you! You will leave empowered and confident in your ability to work with some of our most common and beloved herbal allies safely and effectively. We will dive into the basics of plant energetics, identification, ethical harvesting practices, creating herbal remedies with ingredients you can find in your cupboards (or at the local grocery store), as well as how to keep excellent notes to preserve and pass down your personal herbal traditions. This class is perfect for absolute beginners, as well as those who may have already begun their herbal journey. All classes will be recorded for the convenience of those registered. Each attendee will receive an extensive 50-plus page booklet filled with plant profiles, recipes and formulas, instructions and techniques, blank forms, and helpful charts. Classes will be recorded and available for all registrants to download. No class April 16.

Adulting 101: Money

Free

with FAME

Calendar Apr 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Finance Authority of Maine’s (FAME) College Access and Financial Education team has put together a series of virtual workshops specifically for adults. All sessions are free, but you must register in advance. An email with a link to the online session will be sent in advance of the class.

Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores, and useful tools and apps are available to make the whole adulting thing a little bit easier. Join Jessica Whittier from the Finance Authority of Maine for this one-hour virtual workshop as we dive into some adulting money basics together. Students must have an audio and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

 

Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat at Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor, Maine

$495

with Chris Toy

Calendar Apr 6, 2024

Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created.

Escape to a Grand Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artists, cooks, and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted sing-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordon Ward. 

Day students are welcome. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.  

Feedback from recent participants:  “I learned so much from Chris that I can use immediately at home in my own kitchen.”  “Great kitchen hints!”

 

Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting Retreat at Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor, Maine

$495

with Mary Laury

Calendar Apr 6, 2024

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!

Escape to a Grand Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artist, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted sing-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordon Ward. Day students are welcome.

For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.  

Feedback from recent participants: 

“Great instructor!-Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style.“ “Easy no stress instruction.”

 

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

$60

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Apr 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do- using chords. Since this class is being held on Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question-and-answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included, as well. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Students must have an audio-and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

CPR Recertification
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CPR Recertification

$100

with Andrew Eckman

This is a refresher/recertification course for the Standard First Aid program. Prior to class, participants MUST present a valid certification from one of the following entities American Heart Association (AHA); American Red Cross (ARC); Canadian Red Cross; Health and Safety Institute (ASHI, EMSS, 24-7 Medic); Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI); National Safety Council (NSC).





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