Courses – Page 6

Needle Felting: Make a Gnome*

with Mary Sabins

Mar

Next session: March 29th, 2025

$20 More Info

Come learn the basics of needle felting and make an adorable gnome about 6 inches tall that will fit in the palm of your hand! This course is designed for beginners, and those with needle felting experience are welcome. Fiber color options will be available to choose from, so you can customize your gnome to your liking. Materials Fee $15.00 to the instructor at the beginning of the class—cash or check. All materials will be provided. Storm make up date will be April 12, please mark your calendar just in case. Limit 10 students.

Ukrainian (Pysanka) Egg Decorating*

with Lesia Sochor

Mar

Next session: March 29th, 2025

$15 More Info

The Pysanka, a decorated egg, was common among Slavic people as far back as 5,000 BC and was an important spring ritual. When decorating eggs in the Ukrainian style, designs are drawn on the egg with melted beeswax, which flows from a tool called a Kystka. The eggs are then dipped in a series of dyes and the final pattern is revealed when the wax is removed. Please bring reading glasses, if you use them. The instructor would like to encourage young people in this art form. Ages 8 to 16 are welcome to register with their participating parent or guardian. For a single adult Materials Fee is $20 and is payable to the instructor cash or check at the start of class. Families will be $20 per adult plus $5 per child. A storm make up will be April 12 from 10 to 12:30. When you register please reserve this time slot just in case of snow or slippery road conditions. Limit 18 students.

Virtual: Building Better Caregivers with Spectrum Generations*

with Monica Hawk

Apr

Next session: April 2nd to May 7th, 2025

Price not available More Info

This class covers a variety of topics, including self-care, methods to improve caregiver’s health and dealing with difficult emotions, managing difficult care partner behaviors, planning for the future, finding resources, improving communication skills with family and friends, family meetings, communicating with health professionals, and health care systems, action planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Registration unavailable

Pottery: Make a Clay Fish*

with Rose Crossman, Rosie's Artistry / Elmhurst Street

Apr

Next session: April 2nd to 16th, 2025

$30 More Info

Join us for a fish-making class—which will be ready just in time for a Mother’s or Father’s Day gift and to celebrate Maine’s open water fishing season! You will learn how to put the fish together on the first night. Then you will paint him on April 16. After the second firing you will be able to pickup your artwork at the Adult Ed office at Messalonskee on or about April 30. There is a $30 materials fee, cash or check, to the instructor at the start of class to cover the cost of clay, glaze, and firing. Storm dates may affect this schedule. Limit 10 students. 2 Meetings, April 2 AND April 16

Virtual: Volunteer Leader Informational Session with Spectrum Generations*

with Monica Hawk

Apr

Next session: April 2nd to May 12th, 2025

Price not available More Info

We will discuss volunteer opportunities available through Spectrum Generations in your community and how you can become a part of it. We will discuss who Spectrum Generations is and what we do, or Evidence Based programs, leader training opportunity, practices, and benefits of volunteering. Bring you questions and ideas. There will be one meeting a month on the below dates. This will take place once a month for 1 hour Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 on Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, and May 12

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Twining: An Introduction*

with Joan Bryson

Apr

Next session: April 3rd to 17th, 2025

$40 More Info

Twining involves twisting two fixable strands called wefts around each other to enclose vertical strands called warps. It’s the use of two wefts and twisting them together to enclose the warps that distinguishes twining from normal weaving. To get started with twining we will make a placemat. The first night will be setting up, second night will be trouble shooting and problem solving, then on the last night we will finish up our placemats and take them off the loom. Bring scraps or leftovers cotton or cotton blend fabric that look good together and can be torn into long strips. Looms will be provided at a nominal cost—TBD. Limit 10 students

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