In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Registration fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

We will discuss selecting, growing, and harvesting herbs both old and new varieties. The second night we will talk about using culinary herbs in cooking, and we will even get out the cooking pots and pans and make herbal butter, gremolata, and fried garlic. Join us and learn how to make your garden even more beautiful as well as useful with herbs and your kitchen more healthy and aromatic. Limit 10 students.

In this class, you will choose between Dichroic Glass or Fused Glass Jewelry:

Dichroic Glass students will create a unique, beautiful jewelry set that reflects light by stacking metal oxides together.

Fused Glass students will place pieces of glass together to create two sets of pendants, pins, and earrings.

View the instructor's original art on our website at midmaine.maineadulted.org. The Messalonskee Site Office will notify you when you can come to pick up your finished artwork—the target date is May 1.

Dichroic Glass Students: There is a $95 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor in check or cash at the start of class.

Fused Glass Students: There is a $50 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor in check or cash at the start of class.

Discover the beauty of Arabic in our engaging “Arabic for Americans” course! Immerse yourself in this rich culture and language -- building essential communication skills. The continuation from Level 1. Learn to navigate Arabic with confidence. Our instructor will guide you through pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural nuances. A supply list will be provided with your registration confirmation email.

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive deep into the art of making Chinese Steamed Char Siu Bao, the beloved fluffy buns filled with savory Chinese BBQ pork. Learn the secrets of creating the perfect bao dough from scratch. Jeff will guide you through each step; from mixing and kneading to proofing, ensuring you achieve that perfect pillowy texture. Master the rich and flavorful char siu filling. Discover the blend of spices and techniques that make this BBQ pork so irresistible. Take a culinary journey through history as we explore the legend of how bao were first invented. You'll hear captivating stories that add a cultural dimension to your cooking experience. By the end of the class, you'll not only have a batch of delicious Char Siu Bao to enjoy, but also the skills and knowledge to recreate this traditional treat at home. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class promises to be a fun and educational adventure. Class fee includes a set of traditional Chinese bamboo steamer baskets. Bao contains gluten and soy.

Spring days bring wonderful surprises for bird watchers. Nearly every day, new birds arrive, often species that weren't here the day before. Some of the birds are showing to breed in central Maine, but many are only stopping off on their way north. The numbers and the brevity of their visits can make identifying spring migrant birds feel overwhelming. This beginner class will concentrate on identifying the most common migrants by sight and by sound. In addition to suggestions for places to look for migrants, there will be an option for an outing together. Limit 20 students.

This is an continuous / introductory American Sign Language course focused on Emergency Signs. Students will be introduced to emergency signs, as well as part of Deaf Culture.