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Relating Through Creating- Thrift Flips!
with Rory Nickerson

Bring your own item or choose from our thrifted collection of boxes, dishware and other functional items. We will help you to identify a person, relationship, aspect of your identity or experience you’d like to highlight through your artwork. Then we will provide materials and support for you to sand, paint, collage, doodle-on, bedazzle or otherwise provide your item with a creative glow-up! No experience necessary, new or wary artists welcomed!
Navigation, Clocks, and Calendars - How to Read the Stars
with Cole Hastings

For thousands of years, humans have been looking to the stars to be able to estimate time of day, time of the year, and where they are on the Earth. We will discuss which stars were used for early navigation, creating accurate calendars, and determining time of day. We will also discuss briefly the historical scientific equipment that was used to aid early civilizations on the reading of the stars.
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Fostering 101 for Animals
with Katie Lisnik

Do you love animals? Would you like to help but don't have the time to volunteer at the shelter? Consider fostering needy animals for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society! We rely on foster families to provide in-home care for a wide variety of needy pets from pregnant cats and kittens, puppies, medical cases, adult dogs needing a break from the shelter, etc... Interested? Join us at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Avenue in Lewiston to learn more.
Beginner Crochet
with Mary Callahan

Students will learn basic crochet stitches and techniques, with the goal of completing a beginner project by the end of the class. Project options include (but are not limited to) amigurumi, dishcloths, scarves, or granny square items. Please download materials list by clicking here.
Ladies Quilt
with Darla Sanford

Come join the fun and make this beautiful 68x84 inch quilt using 7 different colors of material. Learn an easy way to cut striped 6.5 inch blocks to make a pattern. Use some of the pattern material to make borders, or use different colors, the choice is yours. This beautiful quilt can be a future family heirloom or given as a gift. Please download materials list by clicking here.
Grow Your Own Organic Garden
with BrennaMae Thomas-Googins

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow... Cover the basics such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Get connected to resources and community members that will help you grow your own garden. We’ll even send you home with some seeds to start in your own garden! This class is for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike.
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Intro to J.A.M Journals
with Jeannine Dumas

J.A.M (aka-junk, art, mixed media) Journals. If you have done paint night, you're going to love this! Come join me in Story, Reflection, and Expression as you learn the basics of bookmaking to create your story in a unique and visually interesting journal. You will be introduced to J.A.M as a form of art, expression, and reflection, using a variety of materials that come in your kit (included in the lesson). There will be several designs to choose from at the beginning of class. Optional: Bring black/brown ink pad, photos, poems, writings or any other thing that you treasure to add to your story.
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How To Grow Microgreens
with Chris Conlogue

Come join the fun with Chris, a UMaine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. Imagine having delicious greens all winter long. In this interactive class you will learn how to grow a variety of microgreens to enjoy 14 to 21 days after planting, as well as easy steps for a continuous supply of healthy organic greens. All supplies included in class fee.
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