Unlock the basics of metalworking in this beginner-friendly course. Learn essential techniques like cutting, shaping, heating, and polishing metal to create a unique pair of fine silver earrings from start to finish. Using simple tools like a handheld kitchen torch and small metal anvils, practice with copper and brass before completing a final piece in silver. Perfect for those looking to bring metalworking into their home or pop-up studio. Registration closes at noon on 5/23. All materials provided.

Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.

This driver improvement course is designed to improve your defensive driving awareness and includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.

Date of birth and driver's license information required to complete enrollment.

Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Instructors

Be delighted by all that is growing and flying about in the city of Saco, located on beautiful Wabanaki land. Nature is prolific here and will pop up through the cracks in the sidewalks and on the edges of the street. We will look closely at what is growing and meet many native and invasive plants, as well as learn about what birds are migrating through town. Learn to look closely, both down at the plants and up at the trees, and learn to identify summer plants and birds that you may have in your own backyard. This walk will mostly be on sidewalks, but nearer to the river there is a section with many stairs. The section with stairs will take 15-20 minutes, and those who want to skip that part will have access to benches to wait upon. Registration closes at noon on 5/27. Wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and an optional brimmed hat or cap (which helps with both sun and bugs). Bringing binoculars is highly encouraged! Walk starts promptly at 4pm. Rain date 5/29, 4-6pm.

Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration, and we will ask Laura to contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.

Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.

Unleash your creativity and find your inner calm in this immersive meditative drawing session! Designed for artists of all levels, explore the therapeutic benefits of drawing through a series of engaging prompts, including zentangles, whimsical doodles, and a mix of both abstract and realistic themes. Experience the joy of drawing without the pressure of perfection. This session prioritizes the process over the product, encouraging you to let your imagination flow freely. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, you'll discover a space where relaxation and creativity intersect. All drawing supplies will be provided, allowing you to dive right in. However, feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite materials if you prefer. Join us for an evening of fun, exploration, and inspiration–where the only goal is to enjoy the art of drawing!

Karalyn Thayer has a BFA from the ME College of Art with a background in teaching web and graphic design. She creates her art with the use of mixed-media illustrations and loves experimenting with at-home printmaking.

Fruit curds are a custard made with fruit juice instead of milk, and can be enjoyed as is or as a filling in any cake or pastry! These smooth, rich, velvety, bright flavors add depth to your desserts! Chef Mary Bailey will show you her tried and true techniques to impress your friends and family with your skills! All curds are also gluten free! Bring your appetite and get ready for some happy sampling. This is a demonstration class, however, students are welcome to either watch or join us in the kitchen. Bring an apron and a couple of small containers for leftovers. Recipes provided.

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.

Being aware of how you're feeling and allowing yourself to feel while navigating what it all means can be overwhelming! Knowing what to do with these feelings and how to appropriately express them can be another challenge. Join us to discuss understanding and navigating our complex internal emotions along with tips and tools for expressing them.

Jennifer Greiner of Divine Vitality uses a unique approach of professional counseling and holistic wellness to help individuals transform into the best version of themselves.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while turning inward in this gentle movement class. Hatha yoga is accessible, and all experience levels are welcome, but is recommended for those who can easily move between reclined, seated, kneeling, and standing positions. Jessy will text by 8am IF class moved indoors (to Saco Learning Center) due to inclement weather. No class 6/21.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat, two yoga blocks (or thick books), a yoga strap (or long scarf), a blanket, water, and (optional) bug spray.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha, and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through the ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.

Discover the vibrant world of plant-based color in this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn how to transform everyday items–like onion skins, avocado peels, and wildflowers–into beautiful, eco-friendly dyes. Explore the basics of fabric prep, discuss which plants and kitchen scraps yield the best results, and practice creating your own colorful dye baths to customize a pair of organic cotton napkins. Leave with the know-how to replicate the process at home, your self-made napkins, and a set of swatches for future reference. Bring your curiosity and get ready to embrace nature's palette! All materials provided.

Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.