Are you a photographer looking to increase your client's comfortability? Are you a frequent picture taker, looking to have better engagement when taking photos with friends & family? We all have our picture taken at one point or another in our lives, and if we're not comfortable in the moment it's taken...that shines through. This class will focus is to increase your comfortability in front of the camera and while being behind it.

Required supplies: a mindset of learning and a camera if you own one. There will be a camera available for registrant use. Let's create more smiles and better photographs together! 

Join birding expert Ian Lynch in this class tailored to identifying fall migrants including fall warblers, ducks, and winter birds.

Please note: There will be no class on Monday, November 4 or Monday, November 11.

Have fun, learn something new, and grow with your family from this experience together! That is what Family Karate at the Martial Arts Institute is all about. You will learn traditional Goju Ryu Karate in an environment that allows parents and kids to connect on new and diverse levels. Families will be introduced to Kihon (basics) and Kumite (partner training). But most importantly families will be engaging with each other and striving to improve their family dynamicsc using Okinawan philosophies. Young people ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to register with their parents/guardians. Limit 20 students.

Would you like to enjoy the fresh taste of homemade tomato salsa all year long?

This hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basic steps for hot water bath canning and freezing. Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to insure safety, and how to check for properly sealed jars. Participants will also receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation information packet. There is a $20 Materials fee per person, separate from the registration fee, due directly to the instructor at the start of class.

Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop. You will be able to take home a jar of what we prepare that evening!

Please mark your calendar for Sept 30 in case a storm makeup is needed. Limit 10 students.

This beginner dog training class will give you the confidence and skills for you and your pup -- designed for the young and not so young!

Students work in small groups with several trainers assisting. You will receive a helpful manual and many topics will be covered including the commands taught such as walking on a loose leash, stay and come exercises as well as other techniques. We will also discuss any behavior concerns you may have. All dogs must remain leashed at all times. We cannot enroll any dogs displaying aggression for safety reasons.

After registration, you will receive forms from the Adult Education office to be completed before the class begins. Please print, read, sign, and bring the forms to class with you. Additionally, please bring proof of current vaccinations. There is a $125 material fee (cash or check only) due to the instructor on the first night of class.

NOTE: The first class, Monday, October 21, will be an Orientation and Information night for the two-legged family member/s only (no dogs on the first night, please)! The first night’s class time will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. After the first class, all following class meetings(Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, & Nov. 25) will meet from 6:00 PM - 7:00PM and will include dogs. There will be no class on Nov. 4 due to Election Day set up at the Community Center. There will be class on Nov. 11.

Limit 12 dogs. *Only ONE registration & payment is required per dog. Each dog registration includes up to two human companions in the class (minimum of one human companion required).

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class you will receive instructions on how to send your photos to the instructor prior to the class. You will need to send five good quality photos of your pet. Limit 10 students.

Learn the fundamentals of making Chinese dumplings at home! 

You will learn to make fresh scratch-made dough, and roll your own wrappers, and how to fold and pleat them using pork filling. We will then water-fry/steam the dumplings to create this restaurant favorite--pot sticker dumplings. Additionally, you will learn to make your own ginger-scallion oil and the instructor will talk about other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces.

Please mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 26 in case a storm makeup is needed. Limit 12 students.

The popularity of Nordic skating (AKA: wild ice skating) has increased dramatically in recent years and for excellent reasons. There may be no better way to cruise the shoreline of a Maine lake than while gliding along on a pair of Nordic skates. The long detachable blades are designed for long distance skating, enabling Nordic skaters to readily travel tens of miles during a single outing on natural/wild ice with comparatively little effort. If you are already comfortable on figure or hockey skates, you will likely have little difficulty making the transition to Nordic skates.

To safely enjoy Nordic skating, it is necessary to develop an understanding of the characteristics of natural ice and the safety equipment skaters must always carry and know how to use.

This class teaches you about the basic skills to safely enjoy Maine's lakes and ponds throughout the winter months.

This course consists of two 90-minute meetings in the classroom at Waterville High School and one 4-hour class held outside on some "wild ice". The outdoor class date will be scheduled in class and held sometime in November or December depending on frozen water conditions. 

The classroom sessions will include detailed discussions of all the equipment required to get out on wild ice and the characteristics and behavior of wild ice and how Maine's ever-changing weather creates the conditions for safe lake skating throughout the winter months. Participants will also learn how to remotely assess ice conditions with up-to-date satellite imagery and social media sites dedicated to sharing ice conditions with like-minded folks. Limit 20 students.