This class welcomes all levels of students wanting to experience watercolor painting. The weekly exercises are designed to build confidence through step by step instructions. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, blotting etc. are integrated into each watercolor painting. Color theory and mixing is covered along with how to create a successful composition. Many students have returned each year remarking how much they enjoy the class. They learn something new each time they attend. Come and enjoy meeting great people who love to paint and have fun! The supply list available on our website or by calling the adult ed office.

This workshop is going to give participants the opportunity to create their very own emotional first aid healing kit to soothe themselves through stressful times. Participants will be able to review their five senses of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch to create items to soothe their hearts through difficult times. Participants will gather items such as dried flowers, colorful sea glass, beautiful beads, Maine stones, pictures of nature, and other items to place in a beautiful healing pouch. This will be an open discussion workshop for those who would like to share about their healing kits.

Mid Coast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but within the beauty are hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water. Geography, tides and weather can combine to make even the most experienced mariner opt to stay ashore. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-5, located in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, offers an introduction to navigation course that can help recreational boaters cruise the area. The basics of coastal navigation are covered using the chart of the Boothbay area. What we cover applies to all National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) navigation charts. Navigating Mid Coast Maine covers the basics of navigation and trip planning while taking you to the far corners of the local “Cape Small to Pemaquid” #13293 chart. Our experienced instructors have hundreds of hours cruising the waters covered in this course as recreational boaters and on the water conducting Coast Guard Auxiliary patrols. They are certified CG Auxiliary Small Boat Coxswains and Boat Crew members as well as local residents. Topics include basic navigation using both traditional paper charts and various electronic chart formats, understanding navigational aids, and buoy systems. Problem sets will help you understand the building blocks of course planning including exercises on tides; time, speed, distance; and course layout and labeling. To take the course you need either a printed chart or access to an electronic chart of the Boothbay Harbor area. Paper Chart and Nav Tools: We recommend charts printed on quality paper so you can draw (and erase) course lines using a pencil and add information easily. The NOAA chart of the area is The Three Rivers Chart (#13293). In addition two charting tools are recommended. The chart and tools may be purchased separately at the start of class. The chart costs $30. Along with a paper chart you should have two navigational tools. One is a divider (compass) cost: $10. The other is a roller plotter or parallel rule cost $35.

You will have the opportunity to cook a four course Italian meal. Your hard work in the kitchen will be followed by a sit down dinner beginning with roasted tomatoes with basil/ burrata with focaccia, followed by chicken marsala and garlic buttered noodles as the main course and lemoncello tarimisu for dessert. You will savor your culinary creation all while sipping on a glass of wine. You will have the added pleasure of enjoying the company of those you have prepared the meal with and will most likely take home leftovers. Bring take home containers with you, just in case!

Sharon Sperry is a retired Head of International Schools who has had a passion for cooking her entire life. She’s cooked for ambassadors, kings and, of course, children and their teachers. She invites you to share her enthusiasm for good food enjoyed with family and friends.

Five years ago, the term “drone” was quite uncommon. However, it’s now believed that over 35% of all digital media is created by airborne cameras (drones!). Let’s delve into the history of UAVs, explore the laws governing their use in the United States, examine how they operate, training requirements, and discuss the safety aspects of using them for business or recreational purposes. Actual UAVs will be available for talking points.

Immerse yourself in a creative journey as you design and craft a unique mobile using a blend of natural materials and upcycled wire. This relaxing workshop is a perfect opportunity to connect with your inner artist and create a beautiful piece of art.

Do you struggle with food obsession, overeating, undereating or purging? There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is hosting this information session online and by phone At the session you will hear more about FA and from people who have found a solution through the FA program. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. For more information and to receive the Zoom link call Sharon at 207-250-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com

Learn to wire wrap pieces of sea glass, and pottery shards to make wearable jewelry items. Sea glass and wire materials provided, but may bring your own special pieces. Tools to use in class available to share but bringing your own needle nose pliers is encouraged. In this beginner class you will create a minimum of 3 pendants. Written guide sheets provided. A $20 materials fee made payable to the instructor will be do the first night of class.