Have you ever wanted to have laying hens, raise baby chicks in the spring, or just have that down-home feel of chickens clucking happily in your yard? We've partnered with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association(MOFGA) to help you learn the basics! Livestock specialist, Jacki Perkins, will cover breed considerations, housing options, chick arrival, nutrition, and possible health issues, and other best practices. This class is appropriate for those who want-to-be, beginners, and those who like to discuss their chickens. Limit 20 students.

Join us for a bike maintenance workshop for Teens and Adults. Areyou curious about bicycle mechanics? Would you like to maintain your bike better, do repairs yourself, or get your bike ready for spring? Would you like to be better prepared to fix break downs when you are out on the road? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16years. Please make a donation by cash or check if you are able to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at the beginning of class cash or check or via their website www.bikemaine.org/donate. Rain date will be Thursday, May 16. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 8. Limit 18 students.

Unleash your creativity in our Fabric Foiling Class! Begin by foiling a chic design onto a provided cloth bag, then elevate your style by adding foil accents to the ends of a cashmere scarf. Early sign-ups will have a choice of color preference. The instructor is willing to accommodate students who wish to foil personal belongings, like jeans or the collar of a blazer. Register by Wednesday, April 24! There will be a $25 materials fee (cash or check only) due to the instructor at the start of the class. Limit 25 students.

Have you tried Pickle Ball yet? It is fun, social, and an exercise sport that you can do for a lifetime. You will learn the forehand, back-hand, serve, volley, and overhead strokes in a fun and supportive environment. It’s fun for friends to join together, or join and make new friends! Bring a pickleball paddle if you have one. There will be a few to borrow during class time. Please wear proper footwear-- the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickleball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or the court is wet. Rain makeup classes will be held the following Sunday 2:30PM - 4:00PM. There will be no class on Monday, May 27, but wewill hold class on Wednesday, May 29, as a make-up. Invite a friend to join you! Limit 8 students.

Spring days bring wonderful surprises for bird watchers. Nearly every day, new birds arrive, often species that weren't here the day before. Some of the birds are showing to breed in central Maine, but many are only stopping off on their way north. The numbers and the brevity of their visits can make identifying spring migrant birds feel overwhelming. This beginner class will concentrate on identifying the most common migrants by sight and by sound. In addition to suggestions for places to look for migrants, there will be an option for an outing together. Limit 20 students.

Do you avoid wearing makeup because you don't like looking "made up"? Have your features changed with time and you're not sure what to do? Candace Sanborn, of Radiant Image, will show you easy makeup tips that give you an enhanced, natural appearance! Together with Candace, you'll identify your face, eye, and lip shapes then you'll learn makeup application techniques to enhance your features. Students need to BRING their own makeup to apply during class and a small mirror, please. Make-up will not be provided. Limit 15 students.

In this class you will make a felted picture using wool, bamboo, and silk--no experience necessary! You will leave with finished and matted work of art, which will be suitable later for an 8 x 10 frame if you choose. The instructor, Bunny, recently had the opportunity to study under Fiber Artist, Moy Mackay in Peebles, Scotland and has brought her new skills to you! You can visit Facebook--Bunny Caldwell Paints with Wool to see examples of the finished product we will make in class. All materials will be provided. There will be a $10 materials fee (cash or check, only) due to the instructor at the start of class. Please bring a snack, as the class will have a short break around noontime. Limit 10 students.

Join us for an exciting and artistic adventure as we delve into the world of wreath-making with the talented and passionate instructor, Amy Harrington from Scrap’N’SewMom. Amy brings a wealth of experience and creativity to our workshops, making each session a delightful and hands-on opportunity to craft beautiful, personalized wreaths.

Whether you're looking to add a festive touch to your home, create unique gifts for loved ones, or simply explore a new hobby, Amy has curated a diverse series of workshops that cater to different themes and seasons. From charming Easter DecoMesh Wreaths to vibrant "You Are My Sunshine" Sunflower Wreaths, each class offers a chance to express your creativity and take home a stunning masterpiece.

Create an Easter DecoMesh Wreath

Join ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, to create a beautiful deco-mesh wreath for your Easter celebration! Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is separate from the $30 registration fee. Amy will guide you through the process to create a cute Easter wreath to take home at the end of the class. The finished size is approximately 24 inches! You will have a choice of 4 different designs to pick from at the start of class. Each wreath design will have enough materials to create 5 wreaths. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Storm date: Wednesday, 02/28/2024. Limit 20 students.

Create a “You Are My Sunshine” Sunflower Deco Mesh Wreath

ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, will provide all the materials to make a stunning Spring Sunflower wreath with a sign that says “You Are My Sunshine”. Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee is separate from the $30 registration fee. Amy will guide you through the process to create a 24-inch wreath to take home at the end of the class. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Limit 20 students.

Create a Deco Mesh Bumblebee Gnome Wreath

Join ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, will provide all the materials to make a cute Bumblebee Gnome wreath with a sign that says “Bees Make Life Sweet”. Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee is separate from the $30 registration fee. Amy will guide you through the process to create a 24-inch wreath to take home at the end of the class. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Limit 20 students.

Create a Deco Mesh “Love Grows Here” Everyday Wreath

ScrapsNSewMom, Amy Harrington, will guide you through the process to create a 24-inch everyday wreath with a sign shaped like a house that says “Love Grows Here”. Amy will do the materials shopping for you and bring everything to class, so all you have to do is show up ready to learn! To cover each person’s wreath materials, a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) is due at the beginning of class. The $30 materials fee is separate from the $30 registration fee. There will be a short break halfway through class with snacks. Limit 20 students.