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Looking for a one of a Kind Hands-on building program? Join OHTM for our brand new Engine Skills program where you are taught about the parts of the engine while rebuilding it to run! Learn basic tool working skills along with gaining knowledge about historic engines and planes, look to our website for upcoming sessions!

University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring.

The Jackson Memorial Library at 71 Main Street in Tenants Harbor holds weekly Qigong classes by voluntary donation for all ages, Wednesdays at 10am. The practice of Qigong improves strength, balance, coordination, mindfulness and overall health. Call the Jackson Memorial Library for more information at (207) 372-8961.

Starts Wednesday, March 19th (Wednesday mornings from 10:00AM-1:00PM for six weeks.)

NOTE: Class dates are 3/19; 3/26; 4/2; 4/9; 4/16; and 4/30. There is no class on 4/23. In the event of a weather cancellation, a make-up date would be held on 5/7.

This course is a full overview of bezel settings, starting with simple bezels and progressing up to custom setting unusual shapes. The first half of the series is project based. We will be making a pair of earrings, a ring, and a pendant. The second half of the series will be a self-designed project with instructor support. For the final project, a selection of stones will be available but students are also welcome to bring in small stones or objects from home. This is a beginner class, no prior metalsmithing experience is needed!

Fee does not include materials. A basic materials kit is $50 and includes everything needed to complete the course, including your choice of stones. The materials kit can be purchased directly from the instructor with Venmo or cash at the first class.

Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

About the instructor: Racheal Cooley has a degree in art and biology. She was first introduced to metalsmith jewelry making in high school and has had a passion for it ever since. She enjoys helping people discover this medium and has been teaching classes since 2023.

Starts March 19th (Wednesdays from 1:30PM-4:30PM for 6 weeks).

Explore sinuous coil techniques, fun pinch pots, and versatile soft slab projects as well as paddle pots. You'll learn a new technique every week. Glaze your personal pieces and come away with truly unique finished pieces. Demonstration of a new technique each week with suggestions for further challenges for intermediates at the end of each demonstration.

Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

Fee does not include materials. Clay and glaze can be purchased from the instructor.

About the instructor: Lee Cummings has over fifty years experience working with clay--thirty as a production potter, taught at Germantown Academy and Unity College, and had a one person show at the University Museum in Bangor, as well as sold her work through Littlefield Gallery and Greenhut Gallery.

This winter, join a vibrant studio experience designed for curious creatives, emerging makers, and working artists alike. Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas or push your boundaries, this class offers a dynamic space for experimentation and artistic growth.

Join us in a variety of practical, thoughtful exercises and projects for sparking creativity, solving problems, and fostering connection. Experimentation with a host of materials and techniques is encouraged, as is enjoying both the process and product of your creations. Suggested mediums include (but are not limited to) collage, assemblage, written word, photography, painting, sculpture, and other materials of your choosing.

Expect a balance between structured activities and plenty of space to experiment freely. You’ll have opportunities to share your work, receive feedback, and develop artistically in a supportive, community-driven environment. Whether you’re here to explore new mediums or push your boundaries, this class is designed to foster creativity and connection. Class time with be used for discussion, slideshows, videos, workshopping, sharing, and critique with voluntary assignments to be completed at home between classes.

This class is open to all skill levels and for ages 13+.

Hatha Yoga with Abi

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the Dance Studio

Join Yogi Abi for a Hatha Yoga flow grounded in the principles of AYAMA. Applied yoga anatomy and muscle activation is the teaching philosophy of Abi's teacher, Yogi Aaron. It combines traditional yoga practices with muscle activation techniques proven to strengthen our ability to contract our muscles on demand. Practicing AYAMA will leave you feeling stronger and help to alleviate pain in the body.

This is a drop-in class. Registration is not required. The price per session is $15 (members) or $20 (non-members), which can be paid directly to the instructor via cash or check.

About the Instructor:
Abi was born & raised on Cape Cod Massachusetts. Abi has lived and worked in the greater Ellsworth area for the past four years. In May of 2024 Abi embarked on a journey to Costa Rica to study yoga as Blue Osa yoga retreat on the Osa Peninsula. There she received her 200 Hour yoga teacher training certificate. Yoga has been a big part of her life for many years and she believes that the healing power if yoga is something she is called to share with others through her work.

Explore the differences between the worldview and culture of Indigenous peoples and settlers (and their descendants). Using historical and present-day examples, participants will examine the deliberate strategies of colonization and resulting impacts on Indigenous people, land, and culture, including the domination culture that maintains systemic racism and oppression. This program is intended to serve as a safe space for participants to join with peers and identify strategies to support healing in relation to each other and to the land.

Looking for a one of a Kind Hands-on building program? Join OHTM for our brand new Engine Skills program where you are taught about the parts of the engine while rebuilding it to run! Learn basic tool working skills along with gaining knowledge about historic engines and planes, look to our website for upcoming sessions!

Starts Thursday, March 20th (Thursday mornings from 10AM-1PM for six weeks.)

NOTE: Class dates are 3/20; 3/27; 4/3; 4/10; 4/17; and 5/1. There is no class on 4/24. In the event of a weather cancellation, a make-up date would be held on 5/8.

This class will expose students to the basics of metalsmithing. Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques required to make custom, handmade jewelry. Techniques such as annealing, forming, soldering, sawing, drilling, and finishing techniques will be covered. We will be making a set of cuffs, a pair of earrings, stacking rings, and pendants. No prior experience needed. An overview can be emailed upon request.

Fee does not include materials. The materials supply kit is $50 and can be purchased directly from the instructor with Venmo or cash at the first class.

Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

About the instructor: Racheal Cooley has a degree in art and biology. She was first introduced to metalsmith jewelry making in high school and has had a passion for it ever since. She enjoys helping people discover this medium and has been teaching classes since 2023.