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Digital Tools for Beginning Memoir Writers

with Ed Brazee

$39 More Info

Everyone has a story to tell. Writing your memoir helps you reflect on the varied experiences that impacted your life and helped shape who you are today. This course looks at a variety of digital tools, available through any digital device, that make the process of memoir writing more fun and a little less daunting. You will explore several unique approaches to research, learn strategies for gathering and storing materials in one easily accessible place, and delve into ways to illustrate your memoir even if you are not an artist. Polishing your work for publication and presenting it in a public format are other video topics. You will leave the course well equipped to begin your writing adventure.

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Opportunities for Writers: Grants, Artist Residencies, Getting Published and More

with Laura Perkins

May

May 26th, 2022

$39 More Info

If you are a writer, you know how lonesome your work can be. You have questions, but where to find answers? Perhaps you dream of a fully-funded few weeks or months in a magical location to create? Maybe you need funding to help your writing project come to fruition? Do you wonder about how to begin publishing or how to expand your market? This two-hour class is a place to bring your questions. Instructor Laura Lee Perkins, MS has been awarded 14 grants, 5 artist residencies and she’s published 150+ articles and 12 books. She really loves to help writers succeed!

Laura Lee Perkins, BME, MS has authored 12 books, 150+articles, and recorded 5 flute CDs and 3 audio-books. Recipient of 14 grants and 5 artist residencies, Laura is a;Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope; Miracles; author. She teaches 50+ life-skills and Native American Flute classes annually to 5,000+ in ME, MA, NY, and AZ.

Iceland Photography Workshop & Tour

with Dave Oakes

Jun

June 3rd to 9th, 2022

$3,500 More Info

Iceland Trip 1:

Dave Oakes, the Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL)

We’ve partnered with Dave to bring you two opportunities to travel and learn about Iceland. What to know about Iceland?

It is one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world. Iceland was the last place on Earth to be settled by humans (Vikings). It has a 99% renewable energy supply. Many Icelanders believe in elves and trolls - adding to the magic and wonder of this mystical country and culture. You can swim outdoors in hot springs all year round; something we will experience. About 11% of Iceland is covered in glaciers, including the 3rd largest glacier in the world. Iceland has over 600 hot springs and volcanoes.

This trip is limited to 12 participants in order to allow sufficient personal attention from the leaders. Costs DO include all in-country food, lodging, travel, and activity fees.

Costs DO NOT include round trip airfare (approximately $450 - $600 as of 2021 prices). A $500 deposit is due upon registration to reserve your spot. Final payment will be due in May. Full details and itineraries are available on our website.

Iceland Photography Workshop & Tour

June 3 to 9, 2022 / $3,500 pp

Volcanoes, Glaciers, Ubiquitous Waterfalls, and Spectacular Landscapes Join us for a six day photography adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice. This tour is offered for photography enthusiasts who would like to develop their skills with landscape photography. This program is not designed for professional photographers or for those with extensive landscape photography experience. For this trip, you should be in adequate physical condition to hike 3 to 4 miles on moderate terrain carrying a day pack.

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Webinar: Introduction to Google Sheets (May)

with Marci Gaglione

May

May 23rd to 24th, 2022

Free More Info

Learn to create and edit spreadsheets using Google Sheets, a free, web-based spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel.

Requirements for this class: A computer or tablet connected to the internet and an active Gmail account. This is an online class only.

Please Note: After registering for a class students will be sent a link to reserve their seat in the NDEC class. If this is your first NDEC class, you must first complete the NDEC Enrollment Registration form. Please don’t wait to complete the Enrollment Form and reserve your seat when you get this email as we cannot guarantee seats until this is complete.

CLC Adult Education is now partnering with the National Digital Equity Center to bring digital literacy classes to the Midcoast area. NDEC provides workforce training to ensure job readiness along with technology training to assist seniors so that they may “Age in Place’. All of NDEC’s classes are offered FREE.

Waiting list available

Maximize Your iPad’s Potential

with Ed Brazee

$39 More Info

Learn to increase your capabilities to communicate, create, and connect by mastering your iPad’s features. This course covers navigating your iPad, its Camera and Photo apps, the options available in Settings, ways to communicate through writing and video, plus how to answer and make phone calls. Plus, you will learn about the apps that came already loaded on your iPad like the Calendar and Siri, your virtual assistant. It is important that you have updated to iOS 15; but don’t worry—if you don’t know how, we will show you the steps. Finally, you will also learn about accessibility features that are helpful for folks with finger mobility, sight, or hearing difficulties.

CLC Adult Education is pleased to partner with BoomerTech Adventures to offer fully asychronous online courses students can complete on their own time and at their own speed. Each course is a PDF booklet with information about the class, instructions for using the class, and the content of the class (videos and articles). The three instructors provide personalized support for each class via email and / or online chat. The recommended time for each course is one month with 1 to 2 hours of work a week.Tech requirements for each course are a strong internet connection (or access to one) and a computer, or tablet, or smartphone to access videos and articles.

Acadian Arts Spring Retreat – The Grey Havens Inn

with Various Instructors

May

May 23rd to 26th, 2022

$395 More Info

Escape to a grand Victorian inn on the coast of Maine with an intimate group of artists and cooks.You will get to choose one of three hands-on workshops plus have opportunity to experienceone or more special programs of morning meditation and nightly music during the four day retreat.

Three Workshops to Choose From:

1) Fusion Cooking for Family & Friends with

Chef and Cookbook Author Chris Toy

Together we’ll prepare tasty meals for yourselves and fellow artists. Instruction will include selection and care of tools, (knives, woks, pasta makers, cast iron) history of recipes (back stories), finding, choosing and preparing ingredients (shopping tips), and techniques for great results in record time (tips and tricks). Supplies and tools will be provided. We’ll be hands-on so bring your aprons and hand towels.

Instructor Chris Toy teaches Asian themed and fusion cooking for clients, community education programs statewide, Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School in York, La Roux Kitchen in Portland, and Now You’re Cooking in Bath.

2) Set Your Creative Spirit Free with

Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter Kat Logan

Creativity is the magic of making something happen and letting something happen. Together we will explore your true creative nature by opening to your intuition, your storehouse of knowing, to express your talent. (“Talent” from the Greek word, “Talentum”, a Grecian weight, a sum of Gold). Come discover your GOLD! We will explore in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, writing, and conversations. You’ll keep a process journal beginning a daily practice that you can take home with you! All levels of ability are welcome!

Instructor Kat Logan is a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, artist and teacher. Visit her website at www.katlogan.com.

3) Watercolor Painting with Artist Mary Laury

Workshop participants will do landscapes and seascapes in this four session course. If you have never painted in watercolors we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! We’ll begin with a demo and lesson. Weather permitting we will go outside for plein air painting. Later in the week we’ll finish up with show and tell. We will do studies of sky, water, and rocks, culminating in a finished painting (or two) of a seascape. Materials will be provided, but bring what you have. Mary will contact each participant with a list of optional supplies.

Instructor Mary Laury’s work has been recognized by the Maine Arts Commission. Visit her website at http://www.marylaury.com/

Cost: $395 Includes all meals and workshop materials.

Please Note: For overnight accommodations please contact The Harbor View House at harborviewhousellc.com. Day students are also welcome.

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