If you’ve written a book (or are dreaming of it), the task of getting it out into the world can seem like a daunting task. In this one-night workshop, author and medium Rob Gutro will demystify the world of self-publishing. Guiding you through choosing the right publishing platform, formatting your work, and building a marketing plan, Rob will cover the tools you need to turn your story into a successful self-published title.

Rob has written and self-published 13 books, five of which have hit #1 best seller on Amazon, and he has been awarded the Book Authority Award for Best Grief Book for the last three years.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

Fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting aromas of the season in this one-night, hands-on baking class! Join instructor Kayla Day of Little Acre Farm as you learn to make a soft, flavorful sandwich loaf and classic dinner rolls—perfect for holiday feasts, leftover sandwiches, or gifting fresh from the oven. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you'll leave with recipes, tips, and delicious breads to take home.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

White pine, Maine’s state flower, and Red pine, are ubiquitous throughout the state and provide a vital pool of resources for human and nonhuman Mainers alike. Pine needles are beautiful and strong! They can be coiled and sewn together to make hats, lovely usable baskets, and/or adorably tiny ones.

Learn to identify, regeneratively gather and harvest, properly store and process, and weave with pine needles. We'll cover the basics of coiled basketry, which is a global, ancient human skill, and create a wonderful pine-needle basket. Every participant will make a basket to take home.

Materials fee is included in the cost of the class!

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

So many families have the wonderful holiday tradition of collecting new ornaments for each family member every Christmas. This year, add some handmade ornaments to your collection in this fun and festive ceramics class! The first class will be for ornament creation; the second class will be focused on glazing those ornaments; and the third class we will add ribbon or twine hangers to finish your lovel creations! 

*$14 for supplies payable to the instructor. Supplies fee includes creating 10-12 ornaments with glaze and ribbon/twine.

No class: 12/9

Develop skills to draw what you see. Start with the basics: contour, perspective, value shading, composition, and gesture. Then move on to observational drawing using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Bring to class all items from the materials list supplied at registration. 

Drawing Class Supply List:
• Sketchbook
• Kneaded eraser
• Various pencils ( 2B – 6B )

*No class: 12/25

Add a handmade touch to your holiday season with this festive 3-night class! Join instructor Dale as you learn the traditional Japanese art of kimekomi—a fun and beginner-friendly technique where fabric is tucked into pre-scored foam shapes to create beautiful, no-sew ornaments. Each night you'll complete a make-and-take project, perfect for decorating your tree or giving as heartfelt gifts. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit!

A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class. 

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy morning of creativity!

In this Saturday, family-friendly class, you'll paint your own premade Maine-themed ceramic ornaments—think moose, lighthouses, lobsters, and more—perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your holiday décor. Sip on hot cocoa while you paint, chat, and enjoy a festive, no-stress morning that’s fun for all ages. All materials (and marshmallows!) provided.

Cost of the class includes 4 pre-made ceramic ornaments, paint, and ribbon!

Holidays are times when spirits of loved ones give us messages. In this class you'll learn some signs to look for from your loved ones. To understand what happens after death and how to recognize communications from spirits of loved ones, this is a class for you. Learn what blocks messages and hear true encounters from others. By the end of the talk, you'll know what to look for.