Get new ideas and build upon the techniques you have already established. Learn to draw with watercolor, understand positive and negative space and color mixing and matching. Work on slightly more complex still life subjects, with step-by-step demonstrations and explanations on its execution. No class 2/19.

Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics. Required: 1 sm tube ea: Cadmium Yellow (light), Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow (medium), Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Red (medium), Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine (or French Ultramarine), Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna; 1 Round #10 watercolor brush,1 drawing pencil #3B, 1 eraser, 1 light board or piece of cardboard, and two sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press (or hot press, if preferred); palette for mixing and a water jar (approx. $40-$50).

Russel Whitten, a local artist/teacher, studied at The Art Students League of NY, Heartwood College of Art, and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students love his easy, supportive style.

A notary’s primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents and, in Maine, officiate at weddings. Prepare to be commissioned as a notary public, learn the history of the office, its powers and duties, eligibility, procedures and record-keeping. Applicants must be residents of ME or NH residents who are regularly employed or carry on a trade/business in ME. Leave with the testing and paperwork ready to submit to the State. License is approximately $50 and is valid for seven years.

Michael Foley, an appointed ME Notary & Dedimus Justice for 10+ years, has notarized countless documents and performed many marriage ceremonies. He has been serving his community for over 15 years in various elected & appointed positions.

Known as the Immortal Health Elixir by the Chinese and originating in the Far East around 2000 years ago, kombucha has tremendous health benefits extending to your heart, brain and gut. Find out about this ancient drink’s benefits and how to make it. Techniques, recipes, flavoring and bottling will be covered. Each student will be provided a starter scoby and a glass vessel to make kombucha at home.

Dalton Link is a body care and vitamin specialist at Whole Foods Market in Portland, ME, as well as a burgeoning botanist with interests in mini cacti & succulents, urban farming, terrariums and bonsai trees.

No experience needed! This course will emphasize the basics of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and help you develop fundamental conversation skills. No class 2/19.

Required: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approx. $12, Amazon).

Susan Mallon, BS in Spanish from USM, also studied at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. She was heavily involved with the Hispanic population at Sacred Heart Church in Portland, ME translating for several families and the Spanish Mass. She previously taught at Carrabassett Valley Academy, Mount Blue Middle School and Lewiston High.

Emotional Freedom Technique Tap your way to better health and joy with an introduction to your body’s energy system. Use EFT (or Tapping) to create emotional stability, reduce stress and pain, and create better health to bring more balance, peace and joy into your life. Experience the power of this simple tool and leave with the information you need to start using it!

Leah Wentworth, of Inner Wisdom Health & Wellness, is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Reiki and EFT/Tapping Practitioner. She is passionate about creating balance in the body’s energy system and providing guidance to reconnect with inner wisdom.

Struggling to lose weight and keep it off?

Learn the three keys to lasting weight loss. Find out the diet myths that are secretly sabotaging your weight loss efforts so you can end dieting forever! Discover a safe way to drop pounds and feel fully satisfied. Begin eating the foods that will support fat burning while avoiding the top fat-storing foods typical in the standard American diet.

Mary Moskowitz, MS, CHC, is a board certified Integrative Health Coach at Mainely Health & Nutrition. She specializes in autoimmune thyroid disease and healthy weight loss.​

Get an overview of the home beer brewing process from grain to glass! Discuss the ingredients and what they contribute to the final product, review the steps of the brewing process, basic equipment needed to start, recipe development, evaluation of brews and troubleshooting. Grain, hop, and yeast samples will be brought to show and possibly taste. Last class will be held at a decided upon local brewery. No class 2/17.

Gregg Carine, a homebrewer for 20+ years, is a committed member serving on the governing board of The Portland Mashing Maineiacs Home Brew Club. He has demonstrated at Portland Brewfest, taught homebrewing at Urban Farm Fermentory and organizes the Pro-Am competition for Portland Beer Week yearly since 2012.

If you haven’t tried kickboxing, it’s an awesome workout. Punching and kicking helps you lose weight, get fit, de-stress and feel STRONG. At KUMA Fit, we’ve taken it to the next level by mixing up every class using HIIT interval timers and exercises to maximize your workout in just 45 minutes. Beginners welcome! Wear workout gear and sneakers.

The KUMA Fit team believes every woman should feel powerful! KUMA Fit is a place for every shape, size, color and fitness level and we stay judgement-free, respecting your choice to sweat it out! All coaches are here to support and empower you throughout your fitness journey.