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Starts July 8th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks.)

Learn the basics of jewelry metalsmithing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere--no prior experience required. Each class will introduce tools and techniques to include hammering, soldering, and riveting, as well as ways to shape and texture metal. Class projects include a hammered cuff, fold-formed leaves and simple soldered rings as well as samples to inspire individual creativity and ways to customize projects. This series will also include important information on tool & equipment safety. A class overview can be emailed upon request.

Fee does not include materials. The required $25 materials supply kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The kit includes brass and copper in various sizes of wire and sheet, one piece of sterling silver for a ring and some other materials to experiment with.

Optional: A selection of sterling silver wire and ready-made bezels and stones is available for additional purchase from the instructor (not required for class projects).

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

Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.

"We're all going to die, so why don't we talk about it? I'm not saying talk about it so incessantly that people generally avoid you, (although you can if you want - I usually do) but rather talk about what we would like our end-of-life experience, our death, and our disposition to look and be like. With clear and concise communication and preparation, you can - and will - create the strongest possibility that you will experience a 'good death.'" -Leona Oceania, from Die Well Death Education

At a Death Cafe, people - often strangers - gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.' It is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. All are welcome - join us!

*Individually wrapped, homemade skull cakelets will be provided.

You do not need to have attended prior classes to attend any of the Death Education series, but please register due to space limitations.

Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.

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, July 9th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for six weeks.)

This class will introduce teens (ages 13-18) to the basics of metalsmithing. Students will learn the tools and techniques required to make custom, handmade jewelry. Techniques such as forming, sawing, and soldering will be covered. We will be making rings, earrings, and pendants. No prior experience needed. An overview can be emailed upon request. Open to teens, ages 13 to 18.

Fee does not include materials. The materials fee is $35 and can be purchased directly from the instructor with Venmo or cash.

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.

Let’s play with all the art materials this summer! Local art teacher Olivia Benish Chaffee will lead your students through a variety of projects and a wide array of art materials. We will combine 2D drawings and painting mediums with various 3D sculptural materials. Get prepared for a full week of art-making. Please bring a snack, lunch, and your creativity!

Instructor: Olivia Benish Camp is July 7-10, 10 am to 2pm. Campers will have their own art show on the last day of camp.

Beginners or seasoned glass mosaic veterans are all welcome to join. The process includes cutting glass, so a steady hand is recommended. The shards of glass will come together to create the feathers, face, and reflection of a loon with her chick- the perfect accent to a window.

Learn basic skills in wood carving and woodburning in this two-hour class. Create a small piece of avian art you can finish during the workshop and take home with you! Class sizes are limited, and participants must be at least 12 years old. Pre-registration is required.

Explore nature journaling in this workshop on Wednesday, July 9, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Scientists, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts all utilize nature journaling, a skill that is accessible to anyone. Under the guidance of Maine Master Naturalist Karen Zimmermann, and using observation artistic abandon, participants will walk away with a small nature journal of their own. All materials will be provided. Cost is $21 for Museum members and $29 for non-members. Registration required.

Starts Wednesday, July 9th (Wednesday afternoons from 1:30PM-4:30PM for six weeks.)

During this class you will learn the basics of hand building with clay or advance your skills. You will create both functional and sculptural forms. We will explore pinch pots, slab built and coil pots, as well as other techniques. Students will work at their own level with the guidance of the instructor. This will be a fun, creative, and exciting class.

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

Fee does not include materials. Clay and glaze can be purchased from Portland Pottery.

About the instructor: Barry Harrison attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics.