In this course we will be visiting what are arguably some of the best and most important art collections and exhibitions in Maine. Each week we will visit one of the following: Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick; Colby College Art Museum, Waterville; and Cove Street Arts and Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, Portland. There will be some self-touring, some tours with a docent or curatorial guides, and all trips will include a choice of curated lunch venues. This trip series ends with a follow-up presentation by students (with assignments given in advance) and group discussion time. Carpooling is encouraged. Our group will meet at Rose Hall, 22 Knowlton St., Camden, to start each trip and for the final presentation. There are no entry fees, but you will be responsible for your lunch.

Iceland! Land of fire and ice, and some of the most ecological and sustainable practices in the world. On this trip you will take beautiful photos while learning about this amazing and unique country. For details on the trip click on this link:  Iceland Photography Tour Workshop Flyer copy (1).  

The town of Machias is the county seat for Washington County and a lovely but less-traveled part of Downeast. The word Machias in the Passamaquoddy language means “bad little falls”, which refers to the beautiful and rugged waterfalls located on the Machias River in the center of the community. The town became famous as the location of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War, 250 years ago this year. In 1775, locals were told of the battles of Lexington and Concord. When a small Royal Navy ship demanded Machias provide lumber to be used by British forces down in Boston, the locals decided on a different plan. The Machias Patriots sailed after the little British ship, fought its crew, and captured it. Today, you can visit Burnham Tavern (built in 1770), where the Patriots came up with their audacious plan to take on the British, and which was set up as a hospital during the battle. Nearby Machiasport is known for the unique Jasper Beach, a sandless beach covered in beautiful stones worn round by the sea—a beach with its only match in faraway Japan—and the 1810 Gates House Museum. This trip will include a guided tour of Burnham Tavern, and visits to Jasper Beach, The Gates House, Helen’s Restaurant for lunch (famous for their blueberry pie), the stunning Bad Little Falls, and a final stop at lovely Roque Bluffs State Park. No meals or optional admission donations are included. We will meet at Camden Hills Regional High School then travel on a coach bus to Machias, with a brief rest stop in Ellsworth. Checks or cash only for this trip. No senior discount.