This semester's theme is "Creating Depth Through Perspective". During this class we will explore several ways you can create depth in your paintings using various perspective techniques. Please join us as we show you how to create the illusion of distance using linear and atmospheric perspective. Materials needed are oil paints, 2-3 brushes, a painting or palette knife, a 16 x 20 canvas, palette or palate paper. Medium sized canvas and basic painting supplies needed for first class as we will create the underpainting for the project. A general materials list can be obtained through the Adult Ed office.

Come explore a delicious alternative to boring, store-bought Gluten Free flour. In this class we will bake a batch of gluten-free, dairy-free Ginger Molasses cookies using a variety of nut and legume flours. Note: This is not a class for those allergic to either nuts or eggs. Ingredients fee included in registration.

There is nothing like the aroma of freshly baked sourdough bread unless it is enjoying a slice of freshly baked bread with butter shortly after coming out of the oven! Students will learn how to care for a sourdough starter, how to knead using two different techniques, and how to mix, shape and score the bread for baking. The instructor will demonstrate two ways to bake a loaf, using a cloche or a stone with steam in the oven, followed by a taste testing. Students will then shape, score and bake a loaf of their own in class. They will take home some sourdough culture (bring a 32 ounce container) for bread baking at home. A $5 ingredients fee is payable to the instructor at class.

How well do you know our constitution? Our political leaders are always referring to one part or another, but do you know what it means for you, the average citizen? This class will be part instruction, part discussion group and part investigation into the truth about how our original government was intended to operate by our founding fathers (and mothers) and what changes have taken place over the last 240 years. We will read and study the original founding documents; the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation and The Constitution, including The Bill of Rights. What are your unalienable rights? If you do not know your rights, you effectively have none. As Thomas Jefferson said, "Freedom is not free; the price you must pay for freedom is eternal vigilance." This vigilance requires “We the People” to keep a watchful eye on our government and be aware when our unalienable rights are being violated. It is becoming more and more uncertain that we are being governed by the constitution given to us by our founding fathers.

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as autosum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text. These easy steps will be held over Zoom.

MaineStream Finance is offering this hoMEworks approved homebuyer education class. Class participants who attend all classes receive a homebuyer education certificate, recognized by Maine State Housing Authority and Rural Development. The certificate is good for 2 years. Homebuyer education class attendees over the years have given the classes high ranks and recommend that every first-time homebuyer consider taking the class. Note: last night of class will end before 8:30. Cash or check only, no credit or debit card payments.

This class is for the advanced beginner guitar player who wants to further develop their playing skills. We will concentrate on flatpicking, playing solos, Bluegrass riffs and how to make rhythm guitar interesting and creative. This class is for the advanced beginner guitar player who is able to play commonly used chords, and is able to change chords quickly and smoothly.

This class will feature easy-to-understand information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safe, most common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and Eastern Canada. Whether you are a cook, forager, herbalist, or restauranteur, you will enjoy this class. The book "Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada" will be available for purchase in class for $21.