Personal Enrichment

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Cookbook Rescue: Craft Your Own Recipe Journal Spring 2025

with Sharon Nichols

May

5

May 5th to June 2nd, 2025

$30 More Info

Is your old cookbook falling apart, or is your recipe box overflowing with hand-written treasures? This creative workshop will help you turn those cherished recipes into a personalized junk journal! You'll not only organize your favorite recipes but also create a beautiful keepsake that reflects your culinary journey. We’ll leave plenty of space for photos, notes, and other meaningful mementos to make your journal truly one-of-a-kind. Join us for a hands-on, crafty afternoon where you’ll get to rescue and breathe new life into your cookbook or recipe box, and walk away with a treasured journal full of family recipes, memories, and more. Please bring your own old cookbook or recipe box in need of rescuing, along with: Extra heavy-duty glue stick (such as Scotch Create) Clear glue (Beacon 3-in-1) Scissors Tape

Curious About Reiki Evening Session Spring 2025

with Barbara Joyce

May

28

May 28th, 2025

$30 More Info

Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session

Curious About Reiki Weekend Session Spring 2025

with Barbara Joyce

Apr

5

April 5th, 2025

$30 More Info

Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session

Dandelion Workshop Spring 2025

with Jessica Steele

May

21

May 21st, 2025

$75 More Info

Did you know there are countless amazing things you can create from dandelions? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn how to collect and process these versatile plants! Discover recipes using dandelion greens Learn how to make jams, teas, and wines from dandelion flowers Explore the beneficial properties of dandelion roots We’ll taste, create, and enjoy some delicious dishes made from this incredible plant! Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com

Drawing with Suzette Spring 2025

with Suzette East

Apr

1

April 1st to May 20th, 2025

$40 More Info

Explore the beauty and complexity of the wolf through art! This immersive workshop delves into the skeletal and muscular structures of canines, focusing on how these elements influence the creature’s form, movement, and interaction with light. Through a series of exercises in mixed media, we’ll study the wolf’s features in detail, from its powerful limbs to its expressive face. Participants will also create a final artwork adorned with unique “track” embellishments, celebrating the spirit of this magnificent animal. Supplies Needed: 2h, 4h graphite pencils, assorted watercolors pencils, water colors, permanent fine line drawing pens (black, brown or sepia are preferred), liner brush, small short round, lg watercolor brush (ETC), waterbin, odorless turp. tortillions, kneaded eraser, 9x12 – or larger smooth bristol or mixed media pad.

Fiddlehead Basket Spring 2025

with Jessica Steele

Apr

5

April 5th, 2025

$100 More Info

Whether you’re hiking in the forest or exploring your garden, this handcrafted basket is perfect for gathering fiddleheads, mushrooms, or herbs. The finished basket measures approximately 4” wide, 8” tall, and 10” long. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com