Let’s look for spring migrants in a rural setting. Meet at parking lot. Bring binoculars. Footing may be uneven and/or damp. Limit 12.   Rustelwood Farm is located at 110 Wilson Road. There is a small parking area approximately 1/4 mile past the Johnsons farm on the right if you're coming from Kittery. The parking lot is just before the Purple Heart Town sign.

Sunday, May 4, 7:30-10:00 am

This exciting new series will immerse you in a new and playful artistic practice! This class is perfect for beginner and experienced weaving alike as weaving in the round is a whole new process! During this class you will learn how to warp your loom, experiment with a variety of weaving techniques, play with color and composition, and ultimately create your own beautiful work of art. All materials are included in this class, there will be a large selection of yarns in various colors and textures, although participants are always welcome to bring yarn for themselves or even to share! In addition to hands-on instruction, this series will give you the opportunity to sit back and weave with your classmates! There is a social element to weaving that has been treasured across cultures for centuries. It has long been seen as not only a practical skill, but a significant social activity!

3 Tuesday sessions

May 6-20, 6:00-8:00pm

Registration Fee: $135

You will learn how to make a selection of bath and beauty products perfect for the home spa experience. In the class, we will make all natural solid lotion bars, cleansing sugar scrub cubes and dry face masks. You will leave the class with 2 mini solid lotion bars, a jar of cleansing sugar scrub cubes and a dry face mask. You will also leave with the recipes used in the class.

Registration Fee: $32

Material Fee: $20, paid to instructor at class by cash (exact change) or check made out to instructor

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into, learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care (Medicaid) liens.  Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

The Mishima technique can be traced back to its origin in Korea. This technique will be applied on a hand-built plate during this class. With this ceramic technique, the student will inlay slip (rather than scratch the top layer as in Sgraffito) to reveal a design of the student’s choosing. You’ll apply slip to the plate, apply wax resist on top, scratch your design into your leather-hard plate, then fill the lines in with color, to produce intricate lines and patterns. You can add additional colors to the piece to finish the design before firing. Limit of 6 people.

3 Wednesday sessions

May 7-28, 6:30-8:30pm * no class 5/21

Registration Fee: $30

Materiel Fee: $50, due to instructor at first class by cash (exact change please) or check made payable to instructor

Unlock the full potential of Google Suites with our dynamic training session. This course is designed to help you master the essential tools within Google Suites, empowering you to handle everyday tasks more efficiently. Enhance your digital skills all while making a positive impact in your daily life.

Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom. You will be sent a link prior to class. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Thursday, May 8, 1:00-2:00pm

Registration Fee: $33

Let’s put a SPIN on resin art! Join us to create your own unique design on a Lazy Susan

During this class you will create a design of choice on a large 13” round Lazy Susan. You may choose from a variety of colored dried flowers or create ocean waves as shown in picture. If you choose the floral design, after you have arranged the dried flowers, Brigitte will Guide you with measuring and mixing the resin and then pouring a resin overlay. If you choose the Ocean Waves design, Brigitte will guide you with measuring and mixing the resin and adding pigments. The instructions of how to apply the different colored pigment will follow. The resin art is left overnight to cure. It is not advisable to take your art home the day of the class. If you choose to transport your art home the day of the class, it is at your own risk. Wear clothing that is suitable for art projects, spills, stains. Please arrive 15 min. early to be ready to participate in the class at the start time.

Thursday, May 8, 6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $80

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms.

Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom. You will be sent a link prior to class. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded

Tuesday, May 13, 1:00-2:00pm

Registration Fee: $33