Embark on a journey to develop a personal and lifelong art-making practice in a unique learning environment. This course offers you the opportunity to connect and collaborate with several Maine-based artists, fostering a dynamic and exceptionally supportive community of peers across generations. This is not just a group of individuals but a family of like-minded artists who will be there to encourage you. Together, we will learn to use an artist's mindset to make your thoughts work for you and not against you. The following questions below can help you articulate what you want to say and think about your art-making more clearly.

If any of these questions resonate with you or represent something you aspire to, this is the course for you. This dynamic way to learn about art is designed to be flexible and will benefit people at every skill level.

 This course will meet on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Green Block and Studios, 19 Maine Street, Waterville, Maine 04901. It will run from September 25 to December 4, 2024. There will be no class on November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

For students who want to take this as a credit course toward their adult education high-set requirement, you must meet with me on September 4th and 11th and November 11th and 18th from 3:00 to 5:30.

This ten-week course will provide the students with a symbolic platform for using the ancient astrological symbolism of the heavens in Tarot interpretation. At the same time, they will learn of Tarot’s archetypal symbols, described by psychologist Carl Jung as the residents of the Collective Unconscious. Using Astrology and the Archetypes together, they will be able to tap into ancient energies as well as trusting their own intuitive responses to the Tarot cards. The first two weeks will be spent describing these two approaches to Tarot interpretation. The third week will show how to combine these systems through a triad approach into a seamless whole. Through remaining seven weeks, we’ll address the seven triads of the Major Arcana, with the Astrological and Archetypal symbolism for each card. If a class needs to be cancelled due to storms, we will extend our classes to Dec. 11. There will be no class on Nov. 27 due to the holiday break. Limit 10 students.

Crocheting is fun and easy once you know how. The best part is you can be creative almost anywhere. In this class, we will make a small afghan using single, double, and triple crochet stitches. You will learn how to begin and end, and the in-between will be the practice of the basic stitches.

For the Afghan, you will need 2 skeins of a light colored yarn of your choice and correlating crochet hook. This information will be found on your yarn label. You will also need scissors, measuring tape, and a yarn needle. Your full supply list will be sent via email once we have enough students for the class.

There will be no class on Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 due to the holidays. Please mark your calendar for a storm makeup on Nov. 18 if needed. 

Whether you are newly eligible for Medicare or have been enrolled for years, this class has something for everyone. This class will help you gain information on how to obtain Medicare, when you are eligible, and many other important topics. We will also discuss supplemental insurance that can be purchased to compliment original Medicare. There are many different products and carriers available therefore it is so important to become educated about the options you can choose. Medicare has various enrollment periods, which give you the opportunity to change your policy if appropriate. Anyone with questions about Medicare will find this class helpful. The instructor can offer insurance products through Maine Medicare Solutions, a licensed insurance agency. Limit 10 students.

Is your closet full of black clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? In this fun interactive class, you'll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. You'll also receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks for your coloring so you can put the two together to create a more vibrant you! Limit 15 students.

Do you get tired of asking others to help you do simple tasks on your cell phone? Do people ask you to do basic tasks on your device but end up doing it for you?

Would you like a 30-minute, in-person, no judgement, 1-on-1 lesson to help you feel more at ease with your technology? In this half-hour private lesson, we will review your device, help you feel confident with the basics, and work on any specifics that you'd like!

1-on-1 lessons will be scheduled for 30-minutes increments between 5:00pm - 7:00pm on a Wednesday between Oct. 2 and Nov. 6. Please choose the session (day) that works best for you. The instructor will contact you after registration to discuss the available time slots with you.

Requirements: your device, a charger, a manual (if available).

There will be no lessons scheduled on October 30.

Do you want to improve your writing skills for your job, write a poem for your beloved, or finish that tucked-away family memoir? Or have you thought of writing a manuscript?

Join us for this 6-week online writer’s workshop where we will explore a variety of writing genres. This semester we will focus on stories—both real and imagined. We will analyze the elements of effective storytelling, including, but not limited to plot, character, and scene. We will examine successful writing strategies and tricks of the trade. Most importantly, we will discover that writing is be FUN! Limit 12 students.

NOTE: Students will receive an email with the Zoom link and other details about the class after they have registered. 

In this class, beginner students will learn the step-by-step process of Tiffany’s copper foil stained glass design. Students will participate in a field trip on the second class (Oct. 10) to the Stained Glass Shop in Manchester. At the end of the class you will created a beautiful glass panel and have gained the fundamental skills to continue a new and beautiful hobby and craft.

For Beginner students: The Beginner Kit is $120, separate from the registration fee, and there will be other materials that you will need to purchase on the night of the field trip, such as glass which will be an additional $40-$50.

For Intermediate students: You will work independently and under the teacher’s watchful eye as you advance your techniques. If you have been thinking about learning Stained Glass or improving your skills this is your chance! There is a $10 "Intermediate student "materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor on the first night of class. If you have tools and supplies from previously, you will not need to buy more on the field trip night.

There will be no class on Oct. 31, and a make up day will be on Nov. 21, if needed. Limit 15 students.