Courses – Page 20

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How To Eat Acorns

with Zack Rouda

Sep

Next session: September 24th, 2026

$45 More Info

Acorns, or oak nuts, have remained an important and nutritious food source for many animals, including humans, around the world for hundreds of thousands of years. The oak tree has sustained human civilization since its inception in countless ways. Why have we in our modern culture nearly forgotten how to harvest, process, honor and eat this incredible food? Learn to identify, harvest, process, store, and use acorns in the kitchen. We’ll cover the whole process: identification, gathering, storage, processing, leaching and cooking. Homemade acorn bread, acorn muffins and other acorn-based snacks will be available as free samples.

Trois Crayons

with Ed Higgins

Sep

Next session: September 25th to October 23rd, 2026

$95 More Info

This course is designed to help artists begin to use color more effectively in their portraits. The venerable trois crayons technique, using sanguine, black and white chalks (and pencils) was favored by masters as a way to create preparatory studies for portrait painting, but are beautiful in their own right. Students of any experience level are welcome, but students who have never had any class instruction with Ed should contact him directly with any questions at ed_higgins@icloud.com.

Your Mind-Body Connection in Daily Life

with Jacey Goddard

Sep

Next session: September 25th, 2026

$30 More Info

Our body's perfect human design is just waiting for us to connect to it to support our health and wellbeing on many levels. You'll learn Dr. Goddard’s 3 favorite wholeness-based and science-backed methods that you can immediately put into practice in your daily life anytime and anywhere. In this simple and profoundly powerful experience-based class, you'll empower yourself to: Calm your nervous system to stop stress and anxiety, Breathe optimally for better health and sleep, Center yourself to get into the present moment. Come back to your body--it's right there waiting for you!

Perfume Making

with Shannan Heacock

Sep

Next session: September 25th, 2026

$60 More Info

Create your own signature perfume in this hands-on workshop. Explore the art of scent blending, learn how fragrance notes work together, and design a custom fragrance that reflects your personal style. Enjoy a fun, elevated experience and leave with a beautifully bottled scent that’s uniquely yours. What’s Included: All materials and supplies (vessels, fragrance oils, tools, etc.), guided step-by-step instruction, and a unique and memorable experience for participants. Led by Shannan Heacock of Northista Scent Bar in Saco.

Illustrate a Layered Landscape with Watercolor: Techniques for Masking Fluid and More

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Sep

Next session: September 26th, 2026

$120 More Info

Learn how to create a layered watercolor landscape by using different tools for ‘masking’, such as wax crayons and masking fluid. This all-levels workshop demystifies landscapes through a series of exercises to build observational drawing skills. We’ll learn techniques for using dip pens with ink with watercolor, and combines that with additional masking tools effectively build layers. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick.

Student Grade Kit

Professional Artist Grade Kit

Program-specific Add-On Kit

Retiree Side Hustle: Earn Money Working from Home

with Preethi Fernando

Sep

Next session: September 26th, 2026

$25 More Info

Turn your knowledge, hobbies, education, passion, and wealth of experience into dollars from the comfort of your home. A supplement income is refreshingly welcoming for most retirees. Whether you want to discover new ways of making an income or you want to turn your years of work experience into generating income, side hustles are plenty. Freelance writing, plant sitting, dog walking, online tutoring, resume writing using Chat GPT, selling crafts online on Etsy, and much more. These flexible opportunities allow retirees to use their wealth of experience, set their own schedules, stay mentally active, plus make a side income. Wouldn’t that be nice?