This ongoing workshop offers participants an opportunity to get the creative juices flowing, overcome the internal critic, and let heart and soul flow out onto the page! Just as importantly, it also provides a tight knit, supportive community of fellow writers. The instructor, Elizabeth Potter, will present proven writing prompts and techniques to tickle your muse and coax even the most hesitant voice onto the page.

Elizabeth Potter is a teacher and poet residing in Midcoast Maine. A collection of her poetry “T’ai Chi of Leaves” was released by Moon Pie press in September 2016. Her poems have also been widely published in literary journals both locally and nationally. Elizabeth has been leading creative writing workshops for all ages for the past twenty-one years.

NOTE: Once Skidompha resumes offering space for gattherings, sessions will be held there.

The table saw is the most important tool in the shop.  It does more than just cut wood to exact dimensions; it also does joinery, molding, and with a few simple jigs that you can make, it will also do specialty cuts.  Learn how to get the most from your saw, how to use it safely, and what to look for when purchasing a saw.  The course will be taught using the amazing new SawStop, the saw with the built-in brake system that prevents injury from a spinning blade. No materials needed. 

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

Join us for a day trip to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts on the Downeaster with Chris Toy. We’ll depart from Brunswick on the morning train and return after 8 PM. You’ll have time to explore the exhibits on your own. Chris will be available to give a short talk and tour of the Chinese art wing with a focus on Dragons in Chinese art. There is a nice cafe in the museum as well as several nearby.

Cost: $125 does not include meals but does include transportation via Amtrak, subway fare to and from the museum, entrance into the MFA Boston, and your tour guide Chris Toy.

The Router is the second most important power tool in any shop. It is also the most versatile. Learn the basic techniques of using this tool, some of the shop made jigs that make it do more, and what to look for when purchasing a router. No materials needed. 

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

Amazing but true! People will admire all the types of rolls that you will be able to make after just this three hour class. You will also get to make a savory braid that is both delicious and lovely to look at! Basic preparation of bread dough will be covered.

Class will be part demonstration and part participation. Generous samples of the caramel pecan rolls, savory braid and all the rest will be given to each participant. Students will take home white and whole wheat dough to bake at home later. Debra has won many awards for her baking in summer fairs and taught this class many times. She started baking bread when she was 9. Join in the fun and come home full of comfort. Bring covered tubs to take home dough.

The primary purpose of the Babysitter’s Training course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to give care safely and responsibly for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills and become better babysitters. They will learn how to build a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. This training is designed for youths ages 11 to 15. Space is limited so register early.

Andrew Eckman has been involved in emergency services since 1975, and has served as a police officer, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, emergency manager, and disaster manager. He has been a medical instructor for more than 30 years.

Explore how embellishing gift bags and gift tags using the Zentangle Method of art will give your gift-giving that extra Zing!! Instruction will include a lettering template, simple tangled designs, and suggestions for embellishments. Materials kits include a selected variety of small (2x2) and larger (3.5x3.5) paper tags in 3 colors, black Micron pens, GellyRoll pens, shading pencils & tools. Materials Kits can be picked up at the CLCAE Office in Damariscotta prior to class start date.

Cost of class includes all materials.

As a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), Martha Brooks finds great joy in sharing this fun, relaxing, and easy-to-do art method! She is a retired Speech Pathologist and adjunct professor. Martha loves being a mom, an out-of-the-box thinker, the midcoast of Maine, and creating art using a variety of media!

Please note: The location of this class has changed from what was printed in our brochure. The new location for this class is Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. 

Creating a naturalist’s sketchbook is a hobby that requires minimal equipment and expense, but can bring great satisfaction and a fresh perspective on nature. Record your nature discoveries with pen and ink and watercolor to create a one-of-a-kind journal of your adventures in the wild.

Artistic talent is not necessary to create a naturalist’s sketchbook. All that is needed is a sense of wonder and a desire to learn more about the natural world. Treasures found during the instructor’s adventures in nature will be on display to sketch or you can bring your own.

Laurel Dodge has a master’s degree in environmental studies and has worked for nature centers, land trusts and a zoo. She is an illustrator and nature photographer.