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Mommy & Me Cupcake Decorating
with Kayla Day
Spend some sweet time together in this hands-on Mommy & Me Cupcake Decorating Class with instructor Kayla! Designed for parents and little ones to enjoy side by side, this class introduces fun, timeless piping techniques that make decorating cupcakes feel easy, and impressive. Kayla will guide you through simple, professional-style designs so you’ll leave feeling like a pro baker, with beautiful (and delicious) creations to show for it.
Bring a dozen plain cupcakes from home and let the fun begin—we’ll provide the frosting, piping bags, tips, tools, and plenty of sprinkles. Expect creativity, laughter, a little mess, and lots of sweet memories.
Materials to bring:
• One dozen undecorated cupcakes (per team of 1 adult + 1 child)
• Food coloring (optional, for custom frosting colors)
• Bowls to mix your different frosting colors
Optional:Kayla will have cupcakes available for purchase at $12 per dozen, payable to her at the start of class.
Class size:Minimum: 4 teamsMaximum: 6 teams (1 adult + 1 child per team)
Fabric Landscapes Made Easy
with Elizabeth Chickering
Create beautiful landscapes from batik and cotton fabric scraps and embellishments. You do not need an expensive pattern or a kit to make this wall-hanging that you will want to frame. Techniques taught are based on Karen Eckmeier’s original book: “Accidental Landscapes, Surprisingly Simple Quilted Scenes”.
Download the materials list for the fabric landscape class here.
( Optional book purchase available from instructor for $21.95 )
Intro to Runes
with Valerie Lofaso
Runes are ancient symbols most notably used by the Nordic & Germanic tribes of northern Europe and may date back to as early as 200 B.C.E. They represent forces and objects in nature used for spiritual, religious, and magikal purposes.
In this workshop you will learn more about Runes, their meanings, uses in magick, and how to use them for divination.
Maximum: 20 Students
Whooo's Out There? What is that plant? How to Use E-Bird, Merlin and I-Naturalist
with Great Works Regional Land Trust
Great Works Regional Land Trust is offering a one night class designed to help you use technology to identify birds, plants, and wildlife in your own backyard. This class will be followed up with a weekend hike on one of GWRLT’s public preserves in the school district region. Learn how to navigate and store your data on E-Bird and I-Naturalist. Use Merlin in real time to identify birdsong and connect what you hear to what you see. Whether in your backyard or deep in the woods, you can track your wildlife adventures by place and by date. Participants should bring their smartphones to download the apps they choose to use.
Class Times are as follows:
Classroom time: Monday, May 11: 6 - 8p at Noble Middle and High School
Hike Day: Saturday, May 16: 9a location to be determind
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
A Family for ME: Becoming a Foster Parent in Maine
with Stephanie Shue
Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent!
Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.
You can take this class on ZOOM from home or come to the high school where we’ll take care of the tech. Please indicate if you will be attending in person or from home upon registration.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: -
Wild Edibles Walking Tour
with Zack Rouda
Join us for a walking tour of wild edible plants. We’ll identify as many as we can find. You may want to bring a notepad, camera, or a small basket to collect samples. We will not be actively foraging during the class. Foraged snacks will be provided!
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
Watercolor Abstract Creation
with Beth Goody
Watercolor Abstracts: Nature as Your Guide
Explore your creativity with this one-night fun and relaxing watercolor class! Using leaves and blossoms as a natural reference, you’ll create a beautiful abstract painting inspired by the shapes and textures of nature.
No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy experimenting with color, form, and the natural world. Take home a unique piece of art that celebrates the beauty of spring!
Spiritual Growth Circle
with Valerie Lofaso
If you are just starting on your spiritual path and feel overwhelmed or have been on your path for a while and feel stuck or unsure of what to do next, this group is for you. Come share your experiences, struggles, and successes in a supportive environment and explore ways to break through barriers or amp up your practice to get yourself to the next level. Topics of discussion may include but are not limited to: self-healing techniques, suggested reading, meditation, journaling, self-compassion, self-reflection, creative pursuits, and more.
Maximum: 20 Students