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Courses

Jan

Create your own special canvas pet portrait! Cat, Dog, Rooster, etc. Register a week early and email Shirley (shirl.art5050@gmail.com) your pet photo. She will sketch your pet onto canvas and get it ready for you to paint in class. Canvas included in the cost.

Jan

Using basic and gentle yoga moves along with breathwork to bring both flexibility and relaxation to the students. This class is designed to assist in reducing stress as well as creating a practice you may use at home to increase your own flexibility and balance.

Jan

Milk soap is the best moisturizer! Learn how to make this wonderful, luxurious soap and take a batch home too! You will have a choice of cow’s milk or goat’s milk (please indicate which you prefer at the time of registration). A supply list is available upon registration. A materials fee of $20 is due […]

Jan

This will be a free session for any interested composting alumni. The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions. The instructor will bring harvest kits for alumni to use for harvesting their own worm bins.

Jan

Join this class to have Medicare explained in plain English. Have questions answered and get knowledge about the complicated service!

Jan

If you love cheese, sign up for this one-night hands-on class! Learn to make mozzarella and ricotta cheese without any special tools or pans. Enjoy a tasting session during class and bring two 1-pint containers to take some cheese home to enjoy. A materials fee of $8.00 is payable to the instructor at the beginning […]

Jan

Learn how to make these all natural soaps! Create your own signature soap to take a whole homemade batch with you. A supply list will be provided before class and there is also a $20 fee for the instructor to help facilitate with her products.

Feb

Are you wondering how you or a loved one is going to afford Long-Term care? Are you worried the State is going to “take your home”? What can people do to plan? Come find out in this informative, interactive class.

Feb

Join the paint party where you will create a beautiful Valentine’s Day painting with just three colors!

Feb

Nothing compares to the feel and healing power of handmade lotions, chapsticks and deodorants – especially when made from natural products. You will use all natural beeswax-based ingredients that are good for your skin and really work! Using a basic recipe, learn to mix and match different scents to create your own signature products. You’ll […]

Feb

Join this class to have Medicare explained in plain English. Have questions answered and get knowledge about the complicated service!

Feb

We’re going to paint an ocean scene in watercolors. If you’ve never used watercolors this is a great chance to explore the medium. Students need only to bring a hair dryer; all other supplies included

Feb

Join self-proclaimed “mushroom Maineiac” David Spahr and get the inside information on the wild mushrooms of the Northeast. Edible and medicinal mushrooms represent an opportunity for sustainably foraging and enjoying healthy, locally sourced food and present a potential for health benefits beyond good nutrition. This presentation will cover finding, collecting, identifying and preparing the safe […]

Feb

In this one session, you will learn how to make a delicious feta cheese and a very versatile paneer cheese, a staple in India, which can be crumbled, fried, sliced and cubed. It can also be stuffed into bread, mixed with fresh herbs and used in salads, soups and main dishes. You will take home […]

Feb

This bee school is designed to give those who are interested in getting started keeping bees a basic understanding of bee biology, hive dynamics, beekeeping equipment and setting up an apiary, as well as hive management, and understanding and managing pests and diseases. All sessions are taught by experienced beekeepers. The Kennebec Beekeepers Association encourages […]

Feb

Please note: For more information about this course, including start date, payment plans, or to register, contact Academy of Medical Professions 866-516-8274 or click here www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com. This is a 10-week Certificate program in Dental Assisting for one of the most high-demand careers. This program is designed to teach all aspects of dental assisting and provide you […]

Feb

This is an all-inclusive 16-week certification course. Medical Assistants are responsible for a variety of medical office tasks from administrative to technical and scientific duties and must have quality human relations skills. Some of the job duties include cleaning and dressing wounds, taking blood samples, administering medications, taking vitals, preparing a patient for EKGs, obtaining […]

Feb

Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician by professionals in the industry. Our course is all-inclusive, and in-depth, you will be able to Perform basic phlebotomy procedures, Evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure, Explain the venipuncture procedure and answer patient questions, Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood […]

Feb

Many experience chronic back discomfort from aging, posture, inactivity, or injury. Specialized yoga practices may help! Learn some stretches, poses that are gentle and safe.Each class will help you become knowledgeable about ways to move your back in a healthy way.

Feb

This class includes CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for Adult, Child and Infant, as well as AED (automated external defibrillator) and First Aid. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and care for individuals in emergency situations including cardiac arrest. Emphasis will be on providing basic care until advanced medical care personnel arrive and […]

Feb

Remember the great party you went to last summer? Remember when you go up and tried to channel Saturday Night Fever and everyone just stared? Don’t let that happen again! If you learn how to Swing, you’ll be the life of the party, impress the boss, and probably get a raise. Who doesn’t want that? […]

Feb

Line Dancing is back and hotter than ever! Join other dancers and conquer the steps or just come for the great exercise. You never need a partner, but you can bring all your friends and have lots of fun. Mad Louie will teach both current and older dances being done at local establishments. Wear proper […]

Mar

Learn to effortlessly create beautiful vase arrangements, as well as care of flowers. Learn to trust your own vision and gain the confidence to arrange flowers on your own. Go home with your own beautiful vase arrangement. $30 fee for materials payable to the instructor at the class. Students should bring clippers or scissors to […]

Mar

ZUMBA® is a Latin inspired dance class fun for everybody and every body! Grooving to the beats of salsa, merengue and other world music feels more like a dance party than a workout. Combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility with simple dance steps you will see why “Ditch the […]

Mar

This course is designed to be a very basic introduction to the field of audio engineering and recording. Through the study of hands-on recording and mixing practices for at home and in a live setting. From simple micing techniques to learning the layout of a Digital Audio Workstation, this course will begin your path to […]

Mar

This three week course will explore the basic methods of quilling. Students will complete three projects including a card and two framed pieces. A $30 fee for a beginner kit is payable to the instructor at the first class and will contain all the necessary tools and supplies for a beginner and will allow for […]

Mar

Painting with metallic paints can bring a whole new dimension to your artwork. Learn to paint a shimmery old tree and bench with metallic paints.

Mar

Do you have crustophobia? With the right tools, a good recipe, and a little knowledge, you can be cured. Our instructor has a background in baking restaurant quality pies and will share her experience and tips for flaky, tasty crust. A materials fee of $7 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the […]

Mar

Participants will learn about different styles of woodcarving and the tools and materials used. Participants will carve and finish a basic bird carving and/or spoon. The course will also cover safety and carving techniques, hand and power carving, basic tool sharpening skills, and Internet resources for carvers A $25 materials fee for woodcarving knife, blanks […]

Mar

We’ll have fun decoupaging a 12” x 9” wooden tray using high quality paper napkins and Mod Podge. Bring your own napkins with a print you love, or choose from my supply of different prints. Workshop fee includes all materials to make one tray.

Mar

This is a 20-week, in-depth, State-Certified Certificate program in medical coding. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding and provide you the skills you need to become nationally certified and get into the job market as a Certified Coder. This certificate program is taught by a Certified Medical Coder and includes […]

Mar

Today’s digital cameras have a variety of features. Are you getting the most out of your investment? Are you happy with the results? Let a professional help you figure it all out! You’ll be surprised by how much sharper and more interesting our photos are when you learn how to use your digital tools. We’ll […]

Mar

This class is about how you can grow and harvest edible native plants. David has been farming his land (and a nearby public plot) in Washington, Maine for many years, and his PowerPoint will show the native plants he farms with – such as wild high bush blueberries, American chestnut, Viburnums and dozens more – […]

Apr

This class will examine the all too human and universal experience of grief, specifically, the grief we feel when someone we love, or is important in our lives, dies. For some in our death-denying culture, grief is a topic that is too uncomfortable or painful to discuss openly. In this training, we will talk about […]

Apr

We look forward to lilacs to usher in spring. Lilacs are easier to paint than you think. Learn to paint a transparent cobalt jar full of these lovely flowers. Come join the painting party.

Apr

If you’re from Maine, you’ve probably heard of needhams – a traditional sweet, covered in chocolate, with a soft coconut and POTATO center! Learn how to make this sweet Maine confection, just in time for the Easter holiday. A supply fee of $6.00 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Students […]

Apr

In this class we will create some desserts that are easy and fun. Using a variety of pastry products we’ll create something easy and simple to compliment any meal. Join us for some sampling at the end!

Apr

Create a beautiful spring basket arrangement. Build festive flowers into the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table. Learn to design using floral foam. $30 fee for materials payable to the instructor at the class. Students should bring clippers or scissors to class.

Apr

Learn how to prevent/ alleviate one of the most pervasive chronic diseases in our society through diet and exercise.

Apr

Join this class to have Medicare explained in plain English. Have questions answered and get knowledge about the complicated service!

Apr

You love and admire gardens. You’d love to have a beautiful garden of your own, but there is so much information out there that it’s overwhelming. You don’t know where or how to begin. Whether you want to garden in containers or you have bigger dreams, we’ll discuss in detail how to make your dreams […]

Apr

May

Get your creative juices flowing, overcome the inner critic, and get your story onto the page. No matter what you want to write – poetry, memoir, short story or novel – we will work together to bring out the best in your work.

May

To have a funeral or not, bury or cremate, prepay or wait? This class will cover common funeral home options as well as green burials and simple cremation and the pros and cons of both preplanning and not preplanning.

May

Oh, but each flower only lasts for one day! True, but there are so many of them, you’ll have blooms for weeks on end. Learn why this “perfect perennial” is so popular and how you can add it to your garden or landscape with minimal effort and reasonable cost. We’ll cover bloom forms and color […]

May

Do you want to get your book, short stories or articles published? In this one-evening workshop learn all you need to know about publishing your writing. Learn how to approach publishers and editors, prepare manuscripts, do research and write a book proposal or query letter. Handouts include helpful websites, a Maine publications list, query letter […]

May

Join this class to have Medicare explained in plain English. Have questions answered and get knowledge about the complicated service!

Jun

This two-hour course will include walking in the woods to find edible wild food along with detailed descriptions of plant habitat and structure of the plants. Please contact the Adult Education office at 582-3774 to learn more about the specific location of the walk. Bring: Notebook and pen, basket, mesh or other bags, wax or […]