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Fly Tying 101
with Jeff Space
FIRST CLASS MEETS MONDAY 11/25, THE REST WILL BE ON TUESDAYS. Learn how to apply fur and feathers to create flies that catch fish. In this class we will cover the basics of fly tying and develop skills to create your own works of art. All tools and materials will be provided. The class will be custom tailored to the participants based on skill level. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class.
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Chaga, the Famous Medicinal Mushroom 11.26.24
with David Spahr
Chaga is a type of fungus that grows mainly on the bark of birch trees in cold climates. For centuries, it's been used as a traditional medicine in Northern European and Asian countries, mainly to boost immunity and overall health. In this class we will cover chaga facts, myths, and miscellany. We will explore all aspects of chaga fungus from finding and harvesting it down to the microscopic level of its many uses.
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Needle Felting: Snowman
with Mary Sabins
Needle felted Snowman class for beginners and intermediate felters. Come and learn how to make an approximate 6-inch snowman from white wool fibers to enjoy decorating with during the winter months. Choose to add a miniature red cardinal bird and faux greenery in your snowman’s arms if desired, and make a winter hat and scarf from your choice of fiber colors to dress him for cold weather. No experience necessary. A separate $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the start of the class (cash or check). Class size limited to 10 students; age 14+ welcome.
Drawing Birds for the Casual Birder
with Gary Roberts
Not an artist? Not a problem. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts will teach you the skill of rough sketching birds in the field as a personal memory tool to aid in identification once you're home. All you'll need is a pencil, a pad of paper, and a love of birds.
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Spanish - Advanced
with Paul Garcia
Advanced Beginner Spanish is for those who are ready to move on from the intermediate and Continuing classes. Textbook fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the first class, if you are continuing from an earlier class you will be using the same book.
Developing a Personal and Home Defensive Protection Plan
with Alice Bean Andrenyak
Polymer Clay Ornaments
with Linda Leach and Sandy Clement
Join us for this 2-part class in which we'll cover glass ornaments with polymer clay. In the first class we'll assemble the chrysanthemum cane (simple but looks complex). We'll cover and bake our ornaments in the second class. Everyone goes home with 3 completed ornaments. $10 materials fee covers ornaments, clay, inclusions and extras. Tools and pasta machine will be provided.
Introduction to Wild Basketry
with Jessica Steele
Wild basketry is an ancient craft that involves weaving natural materials, such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark, into functional and decorative containers. In class, we will review how to collect, process, and create baskets with local sourced plants. Some of the material that we may use in the class are as follow cattail, pine needle, birch bark, ash, pine bark, willow, grasses, red osier dogwood, and grapevine. This will be an interactive and hands-on class, there will be a presentation and basket demos. Students will be given an opportunity to work with some of the material and create a basket. A PDF will be shared with information on the materials and patterns. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.