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Designed for students eager to explore the world of high-performance building, this six-month program provides certified pre-apprenticeship and a foundation in passive house principles, offering both technical knowledge and real-world exposure to energy-efficient construction and design.

Participants will engage directly with leading professionals in the field—builders, designers, developers, and project managers—gaining insights and networking opportunities with local organizations like Juniper Design + Build and Maine Passive House. They’ll also become certified pre-apprentices under Maine’s apprenticeship program. Whether you're considering a future career in sustainable building or simply want to expand your understanding of passive building, this program offers a unique, hands-on introduction to the industry.

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.

Please note, there is no class July 2nd or September 24th.

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.

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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.

Textile collage artist Elaine O’Neil will lead students through the process of creating art from fabric, on Thursday, July 10 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

A Maine native, she now lives half the year in her home state and the other half in North Carolina.

She creates textile collage art of places and scenes that either have a personal meaning to her, or special value to a community. Come make a collage of one of your special places in this workshop. Open to adults and children 8 and older. Spaces are limited and registration is required. All materials will be provided.

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.

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.

Welcome to our Figure Drawing event at Pinecone Studio! Join us for a fun and creative session where you can unleash your artistic talent. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to practice their figure drawing skills. Come and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with like-minded individuals. Don't forget to bring your favorite drawing materials (odorless only, please) and get ready to let your creativity flow! See you there! 18+, please.

Awarding-winning Maine carver Josh Brewer teaches this workshop for intermediate to advanced carvers at the Wendell Gilley Museum. Participants will carve a mourning dove in a decorative style during three full-day sessions on consecutive Fridays in July, the 11th, 18th and 25th. If needed, a fourth session will be added on Aug. 1 to complete the project. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

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.