Join the party and learn to dance. Beginner ballroom dance will cover the basic steps for the waltz, foxtrot, tango, salsa, rumba, bachata and more. This class is intended for couples, but don’t let that stop you if you don’t have a partner–singles are welcome too! This eight week class will give you the confidence to get up and dance the night away at that wedding or cruise that is on the horizon or simply to add a dance routine to your workout. Guaranteed great exercise to wonderful music. No street shoes, please! Bring shoes to change into.

This beginner hoop class is a great foundation to build core strength and get you moving and dancing with your hoop! Students will learn basic waist hooping, off body hooping as well as tricks and transitions to help you create your own kind of workout or flow. Hoops are provided with the option to buy!

New England based hooper Nikki Hunt has been hooping for 11 years and teaching hoop dance for the past six years. As lead singer/hooper of The Nikki Hunt Band for the past 8 years, Nikki has performed all over New England at various events ranging from Cirque du Soliel to Kidabaloo.

This is a hands on class that teaches students how to make their own soap at home. The soap making process will be taught from start to finish and students will be given information on where to get supplies locally. This is an easy way to make your own soap and anyone can do it!

Note: Lye is used in the process of soap making so students should bring their own rubber gloves and protective eye wear. (12 student minimum)

Jamie Pitcher runs Journeys End Farm located in Jefferson, Maine. It is a 50 acre farm with pigs, chickens, and puppies! She has been teaching soap making classes for seven years.

If you have a joy of movement, this dance is for you – come celebrate! Belly Dance, also known as Oriental Dance, is the dance native to the ancient Middle East. Widely spread and integrated by the migrating Rom peoples from India to Spain, it is now commonly practiced world wide. The class will introduce the signature torso movements and rhythms of this dance art, which provide gentle and strengthening full-body exercise, with an emphasis on the belly and thighs. Students will accomplish a simple choreography during the session. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing or dancewear and bring a large scarf for the hips.

Patti Luchetti has studied and performed Oriental Dance for 25 years in Maine, NYC and abroad.

This is an introductory class to the art of bushcraft, which is how to survive in the wilderness with minimal gear. We will cover the Survival Rules of Three’s, which talks about shelter, water, and food. We will make shelter from a poncho and from natural materials, work on fire starting, as well as finding and purifying water and finding food. We will also discuss and build a minimalist survival kit. Although the first class will be held inside, the rest of the classes will be outdoors, so be prepared for that. We will not be walking long distances in this class.

Bob Augustine has been practicing wilderness survival in the Maine wilderness since he was twelve years old. With a combination of military training and a Native American background, he has a laid back approach to surviving in the wilderness and strongly believes in a hands on approach to learning survival skills.

Sushi isn’t all about raw fish! Join Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School Instructor, Chris Toy for a hands on evening learning how to roll your own California Rolls from fresh ingredients. You’ll also learn how to make miso soup for both vegetarians and seafood lovers. All gluten free. Everyone leaves with their own sushi rolling mat to roll their own at home!

Chris Toy is a Stonewall Kitchen Cooking Instructor with a lifelong interest in cooking with an Asian-Downeast fusion flavor.

This is a review and re-testing for people who already hold a CRMA certificate and wish to renew their certification. The first day will be a review day with the actual re-certification done on the second day. You must provide a copy of your current license along with your registration for this course. Sally Larson is a Clinical Educator at Lincoln Healthcare and has been an RN for 39 years. Sally trained in England and has been practicing in the USA since 1980. She is an instructor in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

This is a review and re-testing for people who already hold a CRMA certificate and wish to renew their certification. The first day will be a review day with the actual re-certification done on the second day. You must provide a copy of your current license along with your registration for this course. Sally Larson is a Clinical Educator at Lincoln Healthcare and has been an RN for 39 years. Sally trained in England and has been practicing in the USA since 1980. She is an instructor in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.