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Paint Your Pet

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts May 6, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Paint your pet in acrylic. After registering, you will be emailed instructions on how to send photos to the instructor of your pet. The instructor, Shirley, will premix the colors for your pet and will sketch your pet photo onto a canvas. In class, you will take care of the painting your pet! Use of fun colors and a playful spirit are a must in this class! All materials are provided. Limit 10 students.

Full Course

Success with Backyard Chickens - MS

$15

with Jacki Perkins

Calendar Next available session starts May 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you ever wanted to have laying hens, raise baby chicks in the spring, or just have that down-home feel of chickens clucking happily in your yard? We've partnered with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association(MOFGA) to help you learn the basics! Livestock specialist, Jacki Perkins, will cover breed considerations, housing options, chick arrival, nutrition, and possible health issues, and other best practices. This class is appropriate for those who want-to-be, beginners, and those who like to discuss their chickens. Limit 20 students.

Pickleball for Beginners - MS

$85

with Jim Hutchinson

Calendar Next session starts May 13, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Have you tried Pickle Ball yet? It is fun, social, and an exercise sport that you can do for a lifetime. You will learn the forehand, back-hand, serve, volley, and overhead strokes in a fun and supportive environment. It’s fun for friends to join together, or join and make new friends! Bring a pickleball paddle if you have one. There will be a few to borrow during class time. Please wear proper footwear-- the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickleball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or the court is wet. Rain makeup classes will be held the following Sunday 2:30PM - 4:00PM. There will be no class on Monday, May 27, but wewill hold class on Wednesday, May 29, as a make-up. Invite a friend to join you! Limit 8 students.

Full Course

Deco-Mesh Wreath Series | Sign up for one or all!

$30

with Amy Harrington

Calendar Next available session starts May 22, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for an exciting and artistic adventure as we delve into the world of wreath-making with the talented and passionate instructor, Amy Harrington from Scrap’N’SewMom. Amy brings a wealth of experience and creativity to our workshops, making each session a delightful and hands-on opportunity to craft beautiful, personalized wreaths.

Whether you're looking to add a festive touch to your home, create unique gifts for loved ones, or simply explore a new hobby, Amy has curated a diverse series of workshops that cater to different themes and seasons. From charming Easter DecoMesh Wreaths to vibrant "You Are My Sunshine" Sunflower Wreaths, each class offers a chance to express your creativity and take home a stunning masterpiece.

Create an Easter DecoMesh Wreath

Join ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, to create a beautiful deco-mesh wreath for your Easter celebration! Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is separate from the $30 registration fee. Amy will guide you through the process to create a cute Easter wreath to take home at the end of the class. The finished size is approximately 24 inches! You will have a choice of 4 different designs to pick from at the start of class. Each wreath design will have enough materials to create 5 wreaths. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Storm date: Wednesday, 02/28/2024. Limit 20 students.

Create a “You Are My Sunshine” Sunflower Deco Mesh Wreath

ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, will provide all the materials to make a stunning Spring Sunflower wreath with a sign that says “You Are My Sunshine”. Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee is separate from the $30 registration fee. Amy will guide you through the process to create a 24-inch wreath to take home at the end of the class. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Limit 20 students.

Create a Deco Mesh Bumblebee Gnome Wreath

Join ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, will provide all the materials to make a cute Bumblebee Gnome wreath with a sign that says “Bees Make Life Sweet”. Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee is separate from the $30 registration fee. Amy will guide you through the process to create a 24-inch wreath to take home at the end of the class. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Limit 20 students.

Create a Deco Mesh “Love Grows Here” Everyday Wreath

ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, will guide you through the process to create a 24-inch everyday wreath with a sign shaped like a house that says “Love Grows Here”. Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee is separate from the $30 registration fee. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Limit 20 students.

 

How to Cast a Fly Rod: The First Step in Learning to Fly Fish | Multiple Sessions Available!

$50

with Mary Ostrowski

Calendar Next session starts May 29, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn the fundamentals of casting on a one-to-one basis from a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. Beginners to advanced casters are welcome. Learn how to do a basic cast, a roll cast, false casting, mending line, casting accuracy, casting in wind, and other techniques suited for your skill level. Limit 6 Students. 

This class will be held OUTDOORS on the Waterville Senior High School campus. Bring a 4-7 wt. fly rod with a floating line. Please also bring a hat and sunglasses to protect your head and your eyes. Instructor will provide leader with practice fly that will be attached to your fly line. DRESS FOR OUTDOOR PRACTICE. Dates of class can be flexible if weather conditions prevent a class.

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