Courses

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Edible Landscaping

with Joel Leak

Apr

23

April 23rd, 2024

$20 More Info

Have a garden that looks and tastes great! Join Master Gardener Joel Leak as he discusses different trees, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and flowers to incorporate into an edible landscape. Whether you have limited space and want to grow produce in your front yard, or you just want to spruce up an old vegetable garden, Joel will provide plenty of ideas to add color, shapes, texture, and of course, flavor to your garden. Joel Leak has been a Master Gardener since 2001 and has been gardening for over 50 years. He teaches Adult Education classes in vegetable gardening, fruit trees, culinary herbs, and growing berries. He lives in Falmouth where he maintains a large vegetable garden, berries bushes, fruit trees, and an incredible edible hedge.

Getting a Jump-Start on Planning for Your Child’s Higher Education

Apr

23

April 23rd, 2024

Price not available More Info

Is higher education in your family’s future? Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. Come learn about the aspirational and financial impacts of savings for students of all ages, as well as the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, a tool many families use to prepare for higher education expenses. Also, take home some tips and tricks for getting a jump-start on the scholarship search while your child is in middle school/ early high school. Join Marie Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get started with saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education.

Zoom Link: https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkfu6uqz0sGdbp4gS2ro5o42PqKRd8bM9y

Appetizers

with Chris Toy

Apr

24

April 24th, 2024

$45 More Info

Chris Toy is back with more goodies fit for any party or just to treat yourself! Enjoy hand-making your own Pork Pot Stickers, Boiled Shrimp Wontons, and Vegetable Spring Rolls, and eat some Spare Ribs in Black Bean and Garlic Sauce, too! Chris Toy is a retired Maine educator, cooking instructor, author and Registered Maine Guide. He enjoys beach combing, where he finds his craft supplies. He creates rustic upcycled crafts by combing the coastline for driftwood, beach stone, and recycled wire from political signs. His work can be viewed on Facebook at Acadian Driftwood Arts.

Digital Marketing For Small And Just Starting Businesses

with Darryl Quilnlan

Apr

25

April 25th, 2024

$20 More Info

This course will go over marketing practices for businesses that are just starting out or struggling to gain business. This is a hands-on course where you will be creating online profiles and crafting a marketing plan for your business. Please bring a laptop and/or pen and paper and your phone.

What Will Be Covered - The Three Levels Of Marketing And What They Are For

Who Are You And What Are you Selling?

Who Are your Customers?

Where To Put Yourself Online

What Is Your Homebase And Where Can Your Customers Find You?

Online Searches - Why They Matter And What They Really Mean For You

Social Media - Should You? Shouldn’t You? (You Should)

SEO - Why Does It Matter And Should You Spend MoneyReviews - Why Do They Matter? (It’s More Important Than You Think)

Digital Advertising - Does It Make Sense For Your Business? If So, Where To Get The Best Bang For Your BuckCommunity Involvement Opportunities And Why They Matter

Introduction to Watercolor

with Patrick Corey

Apr

29

April 29th to May 20th, 2024

$59 More Info

Watercolor is a great medium for creating artwork from life. In this course, we will create watercolor drawings of still life objects. Topics discussed will include colors and how to mix them, brushes, basic techniques including wash and dry brush, process, and art supplies. A suggested supply list will be provided. Patrick Corey resides in Windham and has a BFA in drawing and painting. Professionally he works as a graphic artist. He enjoys watercolor painting and photography. Participants will need their own supplies. Supply list will be provided.

Waiting list available

Make Your Yard a Pollinator Paradise!

with Amy Melissa Witt

Apr

30

April 30th, 2024

$39 More Info

Pollinators have suffered greatly from habitat loss, pesticide use, and the spread of invasive plant species. As a result, planting a pollinator garden is more important now than ever. Even a small garden can make a huge difference. Learn how to create a landscape that supports pollinators including butterflies, bees, moths, and hummingbirds with plants that serve as host plants and provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season.