Learn to use gelli printing plates! We will cover a variety of layering techniques in this entertaining printmaking session, incorporating found materials to add texture. Have fun experimenting and creating art that can be displayed on its own, or used in other crafts or collages. All materials provided.

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.

Chinese medicine practitioners have been using friction to treat pain, reduce fevers, and treat coughs for thousands of years. Today, gua sha can be used to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, back and neck pain, and facial gua sha for sinus congestion and lymph drainage. Learn the basic scraping techniques, as well as the essential safety precautions. Included will be a calming sequence for the head and neck to encourage lymph flow, which could reduce sinus congestion, facial puffiness, and smooth out wrinkles. Gua sha is simple to learn, highly effective, and can be done on yourself or others. Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you would like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders. Gua sha spoons provided; we will also discuss other tools you can use.

Lisa Bouchard, a qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist, founded the MassageCraft & Acupuncture clinic in 1991.

You work hard for your money. Is your money working for you? Do you have faith in your present investment plan? Join us to learn how to manage risk, use compound interest to your advantage, and invest wisely to achieve your objectives.

Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.

Adventure Marketplace is excited to welcome you to join us on our annual winter adventure to Québec City's Winter Carnival (Carnival de Québec). Departing from Portland and points north, we will spend 3 nights at the iconic Chateau Frontenac. Wander through the winter wonderland of North America's beautiful, oldest and most European city. Enjoy live music, ice bars, fine restaurants, a parade and ice boat races during one of the world's largest winter carnivals! You'll have plenty of free time to explore on your own, with suggestions provided by your guide(s). Passports required.

Rates starting at $959 (4 person quad).

Additional tour details available by emailing Nancy Dorrans of Adventure-Marketplace, nancy@adventure-marketplace.com. Subject to availability.

Nancy Dorrans has been an independent travel advisor and inspiring explorer for close to 40 years and has the experience needed to give you the personalized attention required during the design of your next adventure. She will help you reduce risk and stress, add value and convenience and make sure you have the best travel experience possible.

The entire process of purchasing a home is covered in this ME hoMEworks course, including making the decision, setting a budget for homeownership, improving credit, getting a mortgage approval, working with a realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about closing cost and down payment assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers, veterans, and others. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion required by USDA, ME State Housing Authority, and other mortgage lenders. Free individualized counseling is offered after the class. Please have pen and paper available. Registration closes at noon on 2/5. You must reply to the email that will be sent to you from YCCAC to complete registration and receive the Zoom link. Register the person you are buying your house with at the same time you do and receive a $10 refund.

Lee Sullivan is the Homebuyer Education Coordinator at York County Community Action Corp. In addition to experiencing the homebuying process multiple times, she is Certified by hoMEworks, HUD and the USDA RD Direct mortgage program.

Make ornamental papers using this time-honored art form. These papers may be used for a variety of projects, including handmade books, scrapbooking, cards, boxes, picture frames and more. Learn about the tools and techniques that will enable you to develop this craft and its potential for future projects. All materials provided.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She is a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Joseph Campbell once said that a journey, whether it be inner or outer, begins with a yearning to discover something new. It urges you forward, asks you to leave familiar surroundings and cross the landscape to discover the treasure that lies ahead. In this experiential workshop, create a character and take a journey that is both personal and mythological. Guided by Margaret's storytelling voice and inspired by Tarot, journaling and ritual, walk the path of the hero/heroine as you develop a mythic story that will illuminate your own personal one. By following your instincts, you will guide your character into an unknown landscape and acquire the knowledge you need to proceed on your own journey. Bring a journal for writing, a writing utensil and comfortable clothing/shoes for walking around the room.

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator, and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

Discover practical steps and essential tips for effectively decluttering and organizing your home. Learn proven strategies to tackle clutter without feeling overwhelmed and uncover common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're tackling a specific room or your entire home, this session will empower you with the knowledge and motivation to achieve a more organized and peaceful living environment.

Amy Smith, Occupational Therapist turned professional organizer, brings a unique perspective to her work through her extensive background in healthcare. She is dedicated to empowering people to thrive in their homes and live life to the fullest.