Courses
  • Oct
    3
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    Intro to Drawing

    with Rachael Gilley - Wilson

    Join artist and educator Rachael Wilson to learn the basics of drawing, a dynamic and fundamental art medium for any creative individual. In this introductory drawing workshop, students can learn contour drawing through understanding how to observe subjects closely. Rachael will guide the class through a variety of drawing exercises and help students switch their […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    11
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    Introduction to Paper Quilling

    with Natalie Torgeson

    This three week course will explore the basic methods of quilling. Students will complete three projects including a card and two framed pieces. A $35 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 […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    11
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    ▶️ History of Malaga Island

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island’s use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Oct
    12

    Create Your Own Flower Arrangement

    with Amber Stoddard

    In this course you will be able to use your own creativity, combined with some tips from the instructor, to create your own flower arrangement with real in-season flowers and greenery. Participants will take home their creations to enjoy!   THE DATE OF THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM THE PRINT CATALOG! WAS 9/12 NOW […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    14
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    COBBOSSEE STREAM: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

    with Upstream .

    Join Upstream Cobbossee’s team of leading environmental activists and master naturalists along Cobbossee Stream in downtown Gardiner on three Saturday mornings in October.   First, we’ll explore the rich history of the watershed and stream beginning 1000 years ago to today; the second morning participants will investigate the state of the stream, its wildlife, remaining dams […]

    Cobbossee

  • Oct
    14
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    Stoneflies for Fly Anglers

    with Eric Frohmberg

    Expanding on Beginning Entomology of Fly Anglers, this class will focus on the group of aquatic insects known as stoneflies. We will learn about behavior, lifestyles, and how to recognize the common families in Maine. We will look at both preserved and live specimens to think about how to choose flies to best imitate relevant […]

    Selene's Fly Shop
    218 Water St
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    16
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    ▶️ Map and Compass Level 1

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    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 to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Oct
    16
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    Funeral Planning and Alternatives Workshop

    with Jonathan Cain

    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.

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    17
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    Beginners Guide to Subconscious Energy

    with Pamela Easton

    Your subconscious mind and body energy governs most of who you are and how you react to life. This course will introduce how it works, why it matters, and how to use it to improve your life. After completing the class you’ll have a tool to discover what is hidden in your subconscious and simple […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    17
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    Worm Composting for Beginners

    with Jock Robie

    Come and learn how to construct, set up, and maintain a worm bin to compost kitchen vegetable waste in order to recycle it as plant food. Join Jock Robie as he discusses the harvesting of worm castings and vermicompost for gardening and houseplants as well as “worm tea”! Each student will get to set up […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    18
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    Hydrangea Paint Night

    with Shirley Anderson

    Come paint some beautiful hydrangea and bring a friend! This class is designed for beginners with step by step instructions

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    18
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    Create a Budget that Works!

    with Rebecca McLaughlin, Certified Financial Coach

    Are you struggling to make ends meet? Do you know you make enough money to pay your bills, but lose track of your finances by the time bills arrive? There’s hope! Let’s work together to create a budget that you can stick to, that will help you take control of your finances.   Instructor Bio […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    19
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    Yoga for Health (Sessions 1-3)

    with Nancy Kelley

    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

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    19
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    Let’s Make Vegan Cheese!

    with Diana Mosher

    If you love cheese, sign up for this one-night hands-on NEW class! Learn to make VEGAN cheese with Diana. Enjoy a tasting session during class and then take home some of your cheeses to enjoy. Students will need to bring a one-pint containers to take cheese home. A materials fee of $8.00 is due to […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    23
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    Milk Soap Making

    with Laurel Lopez

    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 […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    25

    Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of Maine and the Northeast (Presentation)

    with David Spahr

    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 […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    26
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    ZUMBA®

    with Tori Morrill

    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 […]

    Helen Thompson School
    309 Spears Corner Road
    West Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Oct
    28
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    Other Aquatic Insects for Fly Anglers

    with Eric Frohmberg

    Following the same models we’ve used in the Mayflies, Caddisflies and Stoneflies classes, we will explore those aquatic insects and invertebrates. We will cover dragonflies, damselflies, midges, craneflies, scuds, cress bugs, crayfish and hellgrammites. We will learn about behavior, lifestyles, and how to recognize the common families in Maine. We will look at both preserved […]

    Selene's Fly Shop
    218 Water St
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    1
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    Foster Care & Adoption Live Q&A Sessions

    with Kasey McDonough, A Family for ME

    Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will be answering your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is a great opportunity to learn more and […]

    Online Course

  • Nov
    2
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    Paint Your Pet

    with Shirley Anderson

    Painting your pet is easier than you think with the help of Shirley! She sets you up for success by sketching your pet ahead of time and then mixes the exact colors you need specific to your pet, and you do the rest! This class is designed for absolute beginners and people who think they […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    2
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    Heartsaver® First Aid Training

    with Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency

    The Heartsaver First Aid course trains participants first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 AHA/Red Cross […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    2
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    Sustainable Health with the Natural Elements

    with Susan Roberts

    To register for this course, you must complete Energy, Everybody, Every Day Traditional Chinese Medicine, like most other indigenous healing practices, has treated illnesses and discomforts through the correspondence of organs, body tissues, senses, and emotions with the elements of Wood, Water, Earth, Metal, and Fire. These elements align with points on the magnetic compass […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    4
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    Terrestrials for Fly Anglers

    with Eric Frohmberg

    Nearly any insect can fall in the water … but some are more important for trout fishing than others. In this class, we’ll talk about some of the orders of insects that are commonly eaten by trout. We’ll talk about how to recognize them, learn about their behavior, and discuss flies and techniques to imitate […]

    Selene's Fly Shop
    218 Water St
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    6
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    ▶️ Developing a Personal and Home Defensive Plan

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Nov
    6
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    Lotions, Chapstick, and More

    with Laurel Lopez

    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 […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    7
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    Cooking Basics for Young Adults

    with Deborah Barnett-Community Education Assistant

    Are heading off to college next year? Getting your own apartment? Ready to take charge of cooking for yourself? This amazing class will teach you all the basics. We’ll cover : healthier eating, cooking terms and styles, stocking a kitchen, meal planning, grocery shopping, and recipes. Each class has a hands-on cooking segment for practice […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    8
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    Intermediate Fly Tying

    with Sean McCormick, Maine Guide

    Intermediate fly tying will help a tyer gain new skills and be exposed to different techniques and methods to help you become a better fly tyer. This class will allow you to expand your current skill set with flies that you have not tried tying before or ones that you would like to learn how […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    8

    Farming with Native Plants (Presentation)

    with David Spahr

    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 – […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    9
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    ▶️ Coastal Navigation Level 1

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    Learn the basics of coastal navigation using local charts, parallel ruler, and dividers. Learn what the symbols mean, how to determine safe and dangerous routes, create courses, learn rules of the “road”, what aids to navigation look like and do, plan for emergencies and more. For kayakers, sailors, powerboaters, and future Registered Maine Guides. Students […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Nov
    10
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    Martial Arts for Women

    with Hollie Webb, Martial Arts Institute

    Come join Martial Arts for Women; bring your daughter, bring your friends! This class is open to women of all ages and abilities who have always wanted to try karate but have been too intimidated to walk into a class. This female only session will introduce martial arts in a fun and active way. Initially, […]

    Martial Arts Institute
    23 Leighton Road
    Augusta , ME 04330

  • Nov
    13
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    ▶️ Constitutional Carry and Legal Use of Force Explained

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    This three-hour course is for firearm owners and nonowners. You’ll learn what to do when you see an attack or if you are attacked and respond with force. You’ll learn how to contact the first responders, how prosecutors might view what you did, rules about concealed carry in the US and Maine, and various ways […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Nov
    15
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    Reusable Beeswax Wraps

    with Shirley Anderson

    Learn how to make beeswax wraps and reduce single plastic use. These wraps only take a few minutes to make and will last for months. They are made using beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil.

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    15
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    Snowflake Mandala

    with Natalie Torgeson

    This course is an exploration of mandala making in snowflake form! Students will create a framable piece using multiple quilling shapes.  Prerequisite: Introduction to Quilling (Sign up for the October 11-25 class) Materials Fee: A $12 fee is due to the instructor at the first class.

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    15
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    Bird Feeding Basics and Problem Solving

    with Derek Lovitch, Freeport Wild Bird Supply

    This course is an introduction to creating a successful bird feeding garden, including food, feeders, pest issues, habitat, and conservation. There will be a powerpoint presentation chock full of expert advice, beautiful bird photos, and helpful tips. In 19 years of running Freeport Wild Bird Supply, Derek Lovitch has heard it all and this overview […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    15
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    ▶️ How to Become a Registered Maine Guide

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    Want to be a Registered Maine Guide? Don’t know the process? Trying to decide how to train to take your tests? Want to know the rules about guiding?  Take this one-hour interactive Zoom free class. Get your answers and create your future!  This is a Zoom class. Please make sure to register with an accessible […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Nov
    16
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    Pie Crust Made Easy!

    with Diana Mosher

    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 […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    18
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    Beginning Entomology for Fly Anglers

    with Eric Frohmberg

    In this class, students will learn how to recognize the differences between mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies for both adults and nymphs. We will discuss how the behavior of these insects relate to common fly patterns, such as dries, emergers, wet flies, and nymphs. We will look at both preserved and live specimens to think about […]

    Selene's Fly Shop
    218 Water St
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Nov
    20
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    ▶️ When Your Office is Someone’s Home

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    This three-hour 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 […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Nov
    30
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    Tumbled Sea Glass and Broken Pottery

    with Shirley Anderson

    Come create some beautiful artwork.  Broken pottery and tumbled glass are the perfect night out with friends. Lots of colors and textures to choose from. Create something for you or to give as a gift.

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Dec
    7
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    Paper Stars for The Holidays

    with Shirley Anderson

    Learn how to easily make beautiful paper stars. Choose from a variety of beautiful paper prints. Bring a friend for a fun night out. Warning (additive) and lots of fun! Supplies needed: Bring double sided tape and we will supply the rest!

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Dec
    7
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    Needhams – Maine’s Potato Candy Session 1

    with Diana Mosher

    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 […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Dec
    11
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    Yoga for Relaxation

    with Nancy Kelley

    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. The holidays are a hectic time. Take two nights for […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Jan
    9
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    Free Harvest for Worm Composting Alumni

    with Jock Robie

    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.

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Jan
    23
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    ▶️ Registered Maine Guide Training

    with Alice Bean-Andrenyak, Maine Guide

    Train to become a working Registered Maine Guide not just a test taker. Learn the skills that guides use daily including: map & compass, coastal navigation, shelter building, separated client searches, cooking, canoeing, snowshoeing, SUP’ng, plus specialty skills for recreation, sea kayaking, tide-water fishing, inland fishing, and hunting future guides. This ten-session hybrid program includes […]

    Zoom Meeting

  • Feb
    27

    Living Well with Diabetes (Spring)

    with Spectrum Generations

    Through covering the day-to-day challenges of living with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes, this workshop empowers participants to increase self-efficacy and improve knowledge and beliefs around their diabetes management. Participants of this workshop can lower their A1C, increase physical activity, and implement diabetic friendly meal choices. This is a great workshop for anyone who wants […]

    Gardiner Area High School
    40 West Hill Road
    Gardiner , ME 04345

  • Mar
    12

    Tai Chi for Health and Balance (Spring)

    with Spectrum Generations

    Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance and relieve pain, while improving your overall health and wellness. It is a slow exercise that’s easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing, and mental concentration. Tai Chi […]

    Cohen Center