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Life Drawing Meetup

with Ed Higgins

Current session: March 30th to May 25th, 2026

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Join Ed Higgins for a FREE Life Drawing class! Work from live (clothed) models to develop and reinforce drawing skills related to the human form.

Registration is required, attendees are encouraged to tip the model at the end of each class. *No Meetups on the following dates: 4/20 & 5/25.

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Adobe Photoshop CC Essentials

with Andy Helmi

Next session: May 4th to 29th, 2026

$225 More Info

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Access to Adobe Photoshop required. For all online Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.

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General Ledger and Month End Procedures

with Sharon DeFonteny

Next session: May 4th to 29th, 2026

$195 More Info

In this course, you will learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts impacted by each transaction. This course will show you how to make sure your general ledger balances at the end of each month by preparing an unadjusted trial balance. You will learn how to look for errors when you don’t balance, and how to determine to correct entries. After posting correcting entries and/or adjusting entries, you will verify debits and credits equal with an adjusted trial balance. This course also goes through the steps of performing monthly bank reconciliations.

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Mastering Microsoft Word

with Elizabeth Flanagan

Next session: May 4th to 29th, 2026

$195 More Info

Master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents, from resumes and cover letters to reports and brochures. Find out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. At the end of this class, you will be equipped with the skills to create, edit and share polished documents that will impress employers and coworkers and give you a competitive edge in the workplace.

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Quickbooks Online Level 2

with Marcus Lander

Next session: May 4th to 29th, 2026

$195 More Info

Now know how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. Become capable with such skills as how to customize settings, banking, credit cards, foreign currencies, statements for debts collection, using tags and projects. And come away with your Certificate in Quickbooks Online.

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Dumpling Artistry: Mastering Fancy Folding Techniques

with Jeff Mao

Next session: May 4th, 2026

$84 More Info

Ready to elevate your dumpling skills from delicious to dazzling? Join this unique, hands-on cooking class focused specifically on creating stunning, fancy Chinese dumpling folds! Go beyond the basics and learn techniques that will transform your homemade dumplings into edible art. We'll master several intricate designs: learn the secrets to shaping delicate Har Gow (crystal shrimp dumplings) into charming goldfish and practice the elegant, flowery plum blossom fold. We'll also make vibrant pork dumplings using different colored doughs, incorporating natural ingredients like spinach or beet as the coloring agent for eye-catching hues. While focusing on folding artistry, we'll cover making the necessary doughs and a classic pork filling to bring our creations to life. Leave this class with impressive new folding skills, recipes, and a batch of your own edible art to wow friends and family. Perfect for those with some dumpling experience or adventurous beginners eager for a creative challenge! All ingredients and tools provided. Allergen Info: Contains soy and gluten.

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Wire Wrapping Jewelry Class

with Shufang Liao

Next session: May 4th, 2026

$40 More Info

Discover the art of wire wrapping and create your own handcrafted jewelry in this beginner-friendly class. Students will learn essential techniques such as making loops, coils, decorative wraps, and securely setting stones without soldering. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design and complete at least one finished piece— a pendant as below and cords/chains if you want to change it into a necklace. All materials are included, such as copper wire, jewelry pliers, natural gem stones or beads, findings, and polishing cloths. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity! By the end of the class, you will leave with new skills, confidence in basic wire-working techniques, and a beautiful handmade piece of jewelry to take home.

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Investing at Retirement

with Sarah Blondin

Next session: May 4th, 2026

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Nearing or entering retirement? Maybe you're just thinking about it? Join us to learn how developing a customized strategy can assist you in identifying considerable risks to mitigate them while making the most out of your benefits and assets. This can help you plan for a financially secure retirement!

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Luscious Lemon Night

with Deb Arter

Next session: May 5th, 2026

$65 More Info

Celebrate spring in Maine! In this 3 hour class we will refresh our palette by making Lemon Portuguese Tartlets, Lemon Poppy Seed Scones and Easy Lemon Bars! No experience required. Debra has been teaching adult baking classes for nearly a decade. You are sure to have fun and not leave with a sour face. Bring tubs to take home baked goods you can't resist eating! All materials included.

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Paint Night: Pet Portrait Level 2

with Shirley Anderson

Next session: May 6th to 27th, 2026

$155 More Info

Are you ready to take your pet portrait skills to the next level? This class begins with a pre-sketched pencil drawing, which you will then enhance with appropriate shading techniques. Next, you will create your own custom color palette to ensure a precise match for your pet's unique characteristics. Throughout the class we will focus on capturing the subtleties of real fur texture and expressive eyes, with the goal of producing a remarkably detailed and realistic portrait of your pet. Five clear photos of your pet must be emailed in before class to Shirl.art5050@gmail.com. Canvas and paints are supplied.

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