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Mindful Fall Open Studio: Drawing Painting, Mixed Media

with Christopher Reed

Nov

November 14th to December 19th, 2019

$55 More Info

See series overview below. Have you enjoyed beginner drawing or painting classes in the past and want to continue using supplies you’ve purchased? Perhaps you’re self-taught, or enjoyed art as a child, and can again. Open Studio’s a perfect way to escape the shorter days and create some light! Dabble with various projects, and experiment with pencil, acrylic, tempera, pastel, or oil - while continuing to honor and develop your own unique style. Enjoy the community of others in this relaxed, unstructured setting, yet receive individual support from an instructor, when you need it. Bring optional floor or table easel, your own supplies, and something to transport them. See instructor bio above.

Five Thursdays, 11/14-12/19/2019, no class 11/28, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, $55

Instructor: Christopher Reed

BEGINNERS AND UP MINDFULNESS ART SERIES

by Christopher Reed

Always popular! Explore basic art foundations and technical skills within a mindfulness-based atmosphere. The objective will be to gradually overcome inhibitions and perfectionism, free oneself from judgment, and allow one’s inner artist to unfold naturally - in order to create in the most relaxed, soulful and intuitive ways. No experience required, just curiosity and willingness to tap into unchartered creative territory. Those with experience welcome to come build upon previous skills. Chris graduated from Bowdoin College with a BA in Visual Arts. He’s a painter, exhibitor, and art teacher inspired by the synthesis of nature, the evolving play of light, and each artist’s unique, mindful expression of feelings and interpretation: www.christopherdreed.com

Advanced Beginner Photography

with Dave Cleaveland

Oct

October 29th to November 26th, 2019

$70 More Info

Take it to the next level! A perfect continuation of our beginner class for Dave Cleaveland’s past students, and/or those with comparable levels of experience. Continue your learning and practice, moving on to cover long exposures, night time photography, panoramas, and possibly a fun surprise... Use Adobe Lightroom for this class. Your equipment must include a DSLR (or a camera with fully manual settings) and a sturdy tripod. Three classrooms days, three off-site days. See instructor bio above.

Five Tues, 10/29 to 11/26/2019, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, $70

Instructor: Dave Cleaveland

Knife, Garden and Survival Tool Sharpening

with Zack Rouda

Dec

December 5th, 2019

$32 More Info

Don’t’ throw away that old tool, sharpen and revive it! If you only had two survival tools to take with you into the woods, you might select a knife and an axe. Both are generally made of metal, which can be sharpened using a hard stone or factory-made sharpening-block. Learn how to sharpen tools with non-serrated blades such as pocket and kitchen knives, scissors, axes, pruners, and chisels. Cover basic theory behind sharpening edge tools, and practice with a variety of sharpening stones. Bring your own dull tools that need to be touched up, or practice sharpening some of our tools. Sharpening stones available for purchase, $25 each. Partial proceeds benefit the nonprofit Rewild Maine. See instructor bio pg. 10.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This class no longer meets Thurs, 11/21/2019 as noted in print catalog!

NEW DATE: This class now meets Thurs, 12/05/19

5:30 to 7:30 pm, $32

Instructor: Zack Rouda

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Marsh-Friendly Lawn Care

with Jami Fitch

Oct

October 23rd, 2019

Free More Info

FRIENDS OF SCARBOROUGH MARSH (FOSM) presents, “Marsh-Friendly Lawn Care”, as part of their special marsh lecture series.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6:30–7:30 PM Study Center, Scarborough High School.

Friends of Scarborough Marsh is pleased to host this Fall lecture about marsh-friendly lawn care practices with Jami Fitch, Scarborough’s Sustainability Coordinator. Jami will draw on her extensive experience with healthy lawn care for this free lecture. The Town of Scarborough is partnering with FOSM on this lecture as part of the Phillips Brook Restoration Project. The Town recently received a grant to begin restoration work in Phillips Brook, which flows from the Dunstan area into the Scarborough Marsh. Keeping the marsh healthy is of great importance and this lecture will provide details on how the community can affect the quality of marsh water. Join us in the Study Center at Scarborough High School.

No online or off-line registration needed, free event!

Directions to Scarborough High: Approach the school via the Route One side (NOT via the Rt 114/Gorham Rd side). From Route One, turn onto Municipal Drive, between the Municipal Building and Town and Country Credit Union. Proceed straight through stop sign, see school parking lot to right. Enter school and follow welcome signs to Study Center Rm E102. Restrooms located in main lobby and on the way to the Study Center.

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Stress and Gut Health

with Stephanie Walsch

Nov

November 14th, 2019

$15 More Info

Learn about the gut-stress connection Stress can negatively affect your gut, brain and overall health. Additionally, what you eat can either support or compromise your mood and brain activity. In this workshop learn about the gut-brain connection, how stress and depression or anxiety effect your gut health, and what foods or supplements are vital for optimal gut and brain health.

Thurs, 11/14/2019

6:00 to 7:30 pm, $15

Instructor: Stephanie Walsh