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Beginner Book Binding

with Joelle Webber

Next session: December 2nd to 16th, 2025

$75 More Info

This class introduces the vocabulary of the book, the tools and materials needed for making beginner books. On the first evening we will hand decorate our papers, using different mark-making tools in calligraphic ways. The second night we will stitch two pamphlet books, binding them with soft and hard covers. Finally we will create pocket accordion books and begin to consider how to fill them. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due on the first night. Tools will also be provided.

Be Safe When Your Office Is Someone’s Home

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Next session: December 2nd, 2025

$35 More Info

This 2.5hr course is for anyone that goes into someone else’s home to do work, repairs, estimates, sales, nursing, or outside the home contractors. How can you be safe? Learn the basics to access the surroundings, stay safe and protect yourself without using a firearm. Part 3 of a 3-part series but can be taken separately. This is a Zoom class.

Deliciously Gluten-Free: Chinese Dumplings

with Jeff Mao

Next session: December 3rd, 2025

$84 More Info

Craving homemade Chinese dumplings but need to keep it gluten-free? Dive into this comprehensive hands-on class where you'll master the art of creating delicious Gluten-Free Chinese Dumplings from start to finish! Learn the essentials for GF success: You'll make your own tender gluten-free dumpling wrappers completely from scratch, and prepare a savory pork filling (plant-based option available upon request). We'll guide you through multiple folding styles suited for gluten-free dough, ensuring your dumplings look as good as they taste. Elevate your meal by learning to make authentic Sichuan-style chili oil from scratch! We'll also delve into the world of dipping sauces, discussing common Chinese condiments, identifying hidden gluten, and exploring flavorful GF substitutes. Finally, you get to choose your favorite cooking method – boil, pan fry, or steam your handcrafted dumplings! You'll leave with newfound skills, fantastic recipes, and a belly full of your own delicious GF dumplings. All ingredients and tools provided. Allergen Info: Contains soy.

Waiting list available

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop

with Catherine Scanlon

Next session: December 3rd, 2025

$20 More Info

Join us for a quick workshop to create a beautiful etched glass centerpiece for your winter tablescape. The $20 kit fee includes all tools and supplies you will need to create a beautiful glass centerpiece, you will have several designs to choose from.

Colorful & Expressive Pastel Sketching

with Dana Bateman

Next session: December 3rd, 2025

$35 More Info

Designed for beginners but open to all levels, we will use our pastels in a loose, expressive way to create several quick drawings, with the goal of finding new approaches to a very traditional medium. Using expressive mark-making and bold color choices, we will work from a selection of reference photos from our beautiful state of Maine. An array of mats will be provided, with the goal of everyone leaving with something matted that they would consider worthy of display! *Registration is required by Nov 19th.

Waiting list available

Scam Smarts Workshop

with Mechelle Given

Next session: December 4th, 2025

Free More Info

Recognize & Avoid Common Scams! This free 60-minute session is designed to help older adults, families, and caregivers recognize and avoid common scams. Spot red flags, understand the latest scams targeting seniors, protect personal and financial information, report fraud safely and confidently. Special emphasis on online shopping! Presentation by Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Felted Wool Holiday Tabletop Trees

with Elizabeth Sokoloff

Next session: December 4th, 2025

$85 More Info

In this workshop you will use recycled wool scraps and fairy lights to create a stunning 18” holiday tabletop tree in the festive colors of your choice. Using pieces of old sweaters and other felted remnants, you will combine gorgeous colors and rich textures to create an heirloom quality display that can be enjoyed for years to come. Tree materials are included – bring a glue gun, lots of glue sticks, and a 6’ extension cord.

Self-Compassion Mini-Retreat: The Art and Science of Treating Yourself Like a Good Friend

with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato

Next session: December 4th, 2025

$35 More Info

This heart-centered 2-hour retreat offers a gentle pause to care for yourself with the same compassion you extend to others. Using practices from the Mindful Self-Compassion program, you’ll explore what it means to meet yourself with warmth, especially in difficult moments. Whether you're new to self-compassion or returning to your practice, this session offers practical tools to bring more understanding to yourself in any moment. Activities include: Discussion of the three core components of self-compassion, Guided meditations and self-compassion practices, Journaling with gentle reflection prompts, and Group sharing or quiet integration time. Please bring: A yoga mat, a journal, and anything that helps you feel comfortable and supported.

Bouquet Illustration with Watercolor and Ink

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Next session: December 5th, 2025

$95 More Info

Capture your own bouquet with watercolor and ink! This all-levels class will explore techniques for illustrative ink drawing with ‘dip pens’, and layering and mixing vibrant and organic hues with watercolor. Students will leave with their own unique composition of a bouquet - which could make a wonderful handmade holiday gift. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit). *THIS IS A ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website: CLICK HERE

Publish your own Book

with Preethi Fernando

Next session: December 6th, 2025

$22 More Info

Become a published author and check off that item off your bucket list. Publish a children’s book, a how-to book, a memoir, art book, a cook book, or just about any type of book. (This is not a writing class.) If you are thinking about publishing a book or simply curious, this class is for you. Objectives include: Different ways to get your book published; hard copy, Kindle, pdf and more, How to self publish, How to decide what type of book to publish, Marketing your book, & How to schedule speaking engagements; sell your book online; book store sales. Taught by Kelum Training and Consulting.