Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. Instructor: Steve McGrath

Steve will send you the Zoom link the week before class starts.

Join Kathryn Carter and learn how to create stunning seascapes, landscapes, plants, flowers and birds with professional instruction and step-by-step demonstrations. Learn how to select the right materials and handle them properly; color mixing ( to avoid making mud); the use of exciting techniques to capture light and shadow; and much more. Watercolor teaches us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the journey with confidence, gratitude, patience, and joy. Let’s paint!

MATERIALS – 2024-2025

PALETTE Mijello 18-well airtight (Amazon $20). Any covered palette will work.

PAINT I recommend small tubes. Pans are hard to work with. Sets contain colors we do not use and they omit ones we do need. Windsor Newton, DaVinci, Daniel Smith are a few of the trusted brands we use. Colors Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Sap green, Titanium white. Additional but optional: Raw Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cerulean, Payne’s Gray

PAPER Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lb. Cold Press- 9x12.

BRUSHES Synthetic rounds in sizes #2, #4, #6, #8. 1/2” Flat. #1 Liner (optional). Black Velvet brushes are a blend of natural hair and synthetic, hold a good point and lots of paint or water. I use my #8 all the time along with a few synthetic brushes.

MISCELLANEOUS White and kneaded erasers, masking tape (1/2”), paper towels, HB pencils, notebook, kitchen towel, toothbrush, old credit card. I will supply water containers for class use. SOURCES: Cheap Joe’s, Dick Blick, Daniel Smith, Jerry’s Artarama

Is higher education in your family’s future? Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. In this 1 hour long workshop, we will cover how to decern the Net Price; (what you’ll actually pay) vs the Sticker Price when planning for higher education expenses, and the aspirational and financial benefits of savings for students of all ages. You’ll be introduced to several options available when saving for higher education, such as Coverdell, UTMA/UGMA accounts, and the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, NextGen 529. Join Maire Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get started with saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education. #FAME

Join this class with Kelly Monroe, the owner of In The Magic Travel, and gain valuable insights into planning your next magical vacation. With over a decade of experience specializing in all Disney destinations, Kelly will provide comprehensive information on resorts, park tickets, theme parks, dining plans, and more. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, Kelly's expertise will equip you with everything you need to know to create an unforgettable Disney experience!

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE IS 4/28 IT IS DIFFERENT THEN THE DATE IN THE PRINT AND ONLINE CATALOG. 

Get a glimpse into the world of “news and information literacy” and learn why news literacy education is so important in today’s world. This overview session will give you a preview of a full five session course that will be offered in the spring of 2025. You’ll be introduced to the many aspects of “news literacy” and the role it can play in helping us all navigate our confusing world in which “the news” is not always standards-based news and journalism. We’ll examine the many challenges posed by mis- and disinformation online and on social media. Find out how some of the basic skills and principles of news literacy education can promote more understanding and better communication in a polarized society. Instructor: George Whitbread

Start writing that great American novel that rests within each of us. Learn about a writer’s notebook, pre-writing process, poetry, and publication issues. Enjoy two sessions of exploring creative writing in a friendly environment. Two sessions of two hours Jill Braceland has been successfully delivering seminars in organizing and writing topics to adult ed programs in the local area. Her seminars have a reputation of being interactive and practical, and are presented in an easy, friendly manner.

Do you have questions about Medicare? This informative, lively educational event will help you understand the basics of Medicare in relatable, easy-to-understand language. In addition, you will receive useful tips about how to choose a plan best suited to you in time for the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) beginning October 15th. Tim Harrigan is a Senior Benefits Specialist with Harrigan Insurance Services, Inc. He has 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry and, as an independent agent, represents all the major Medicare plans in Maine and New Hampshire.

PLEASE NOTE: THE CORRECT DATE IS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9TH. NOT THE DATE LISTED IN THE CATALOG. 

Get started with the foundations of speaking Spanish in this engaging online course. Build your listening skills and practice essential phrases through dialogues and a variety of exercises. This class, conducted via Google, offers a comprehensive introduction to Spanish, making it perfect for beginners looking to develop their language skills in a flexible and interactive environment. Join us and start your journey to fluency today!

Instructor: Isreal Robles