In this class you will learn to make and glaze slab bowls. Two bowls will contribute to the supply of bowls for the Empty Bowls Dinner here at Messalonskee High School on March 7 that will help support the Food Pantries in our RSU 18 towns. The other two bowls you may take home to use as gifts or decorations. Dress in work clothes. There is a $15 materials fee, which covers the cost of the clay, glaze, and firing of your two bowls and is due at the beginning of the first class. The instructor would like to encourage families to join. Young people must be 8 to 17 years old to register and must be accompanied by a paying participating parent or guardian. Limit 12 adult students and 4 young people who are 8 and up. Pottery Pickup: will be Feb 27 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. If we need this as a storm make up, you will be notified by the Adult Ed office when you will be able to pick up your pottery at the office.

Mid-life is the perfect time to reconnect with yourself, try something new and exercise in ways that support coordination, strength, flexibility and mental fortitude. In this series, learn about Goju Ryu Karate, a form of functional martial arts training, that involves basic techniques, self-defense patterns and breath work. Have fun and feel empowered. No experience necessary. Class will be held during school vacation Feb. 17.

In this nine-week class participants will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python language. This course is for the complete beginner or someone with slight exposure to programming. Mr. Greer brings a wealth of experience, having worked in IT since 2004. Students will need either a PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks) and a reliable internet connection. Class will be held during school vacation, Feb. 18. Limit 10 students.

Join our experience Python programming instructor as he takes you beyond the basics where you will build upon the fundamentals with topics like data structures, intermediate control structures, how to practice coding effectively, and module importation. Problem solving using previously learned fundamentals will be emphasized along with new instructional material. The typical prerequisite is Programming Basics Using Python, but those with adequate experience should feel free to register as well. Students will need either a PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks) and a reliable internet connection. Class will be held during school vacation, Feb. 20. Limit 10 students.

In this class Beginner students will learn the step-by-step process of Tiffany’s copper foil stained glass design. You will complete a beautiful panel and participate in a field trip on Feb. 20 (during the second class and during school vacation) to the Stained Glass shop in Manchester. By the end of the class you will have gained the fundamental skills to continue a new and beautiful hobby. The kit is $120, and there will be other materials that you will need to purchase, such as glass, which costs about $40-50. For Intermediate students: You will work independently and under the teacher’s watchful eye as you advance your techniques. Lab fee for Intermediate students is $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the first class. If you have been thinking about learning Stained Glass or improving your skill this is your chance! There will be no class on March 20th due to Parent Teacher Conferences. Inclement weather makeup will be April 3 if needed. Limit 10 students.

Navigating the constant push and pull of America's consumer mindset is a struggle for many people. Credit cards, student debt, fast food, and constant advertisements all create for Americans a life that, most times, is unsustainable for the long-term. This course teaches practical steps to escape the noise of consumerism and set yourself up for a financially sustainable life. 

Session 1 = Pay off debt, building an emergency fund and creating a realistic budget. 

Session 2 = Begin investing towards retirement, shortcomings of Social Security, and strategies to protect you and your family from financial risk.

Session 3 =  Retirement distribution strategies, estate planning ideas, and tax planning during retirement.

Join us for this mug-making class and learn how to create a mug and affix a handle the first night. On the second night, March 12, you will paint your mug. You will be able to pick up your artwork at the Adult Ed Office at Messalonskee on or about March 26. Materials fee is $30 cash or check to the instructor at the start of class to cover the cost of clay, glaze, and firing. Storm dates may affect this schedule. Limit 10 students. 2 Meetings, Feb. 26 AND March 12

Each 2-hour class will practice symbolic interpretation of the Tarot cards as reflections of the living, changing patterns of their lives, using the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. Week One will provide an explanation of the Jungian perspective on signs and symbols, viewing Tarot as a set of dynamic and personalized messages. Study of Tarot’s symbolic foundation will begin that week, as well, with examples from both the Major and the Minor Arcana of how shared symbol structures often reveal totally different messages. This will be illustrated by the triangular structure often seen in the Major Arcana, and by the divine gift symbolism of the four Aces. In the nine remaining weeks, the rest of the 78 cards will be viewed, with a different category of symbols highlighted each week. Categories will include humanity, plants and animals, the natural environment and weather symbols, and actions within the images. This is a 10 week course, held on Wednesdays.