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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

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Coastal Navigation

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Mar
12

March 12th to 19th, 2025

$60 More Info

Learn the basics of coastal navigation using local charts, parallel ruler, and dividers. Learn what the symbols mean, how to determine safe and dangerous routes, create courses, learn rules of the “road”, what aids to navigation look like and do, plan for emergencies, and more. For kayakers, sailors, powerboaters, and future Registered Maine Guides. Students will need access to either a Casco Bay Chart or Penobscot Bay Chart, parallel ruler and dividers.

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Bridge for Very Beginners

with Kate Martino

Mar
20

March 20th to May 1st, 2025

$75 More Info
Bridge is played by over twenty-five million Americans of all ages and is one of the world’s most popular card games. It is fun, a great way to meet new people, and stimulates your brain––a game for your lifetime! This class covers bridge basics for those who have never played.
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Block Printing 4.9.25

with Patrick Ralls

Apr
9

April 9th, 2025

$75 More Info

Block printing is a unique and versatile medium used for centuries as a means of pattern making and textile design. In this class you will create an original block print of your own! You will learn how to transfer your vision onto a carving medium, carve the block, and then use it to print a repetitive & decorative design. Sharp carving tools will be provided. Bring ideas of what you might like to carve, a little patience and a lot of creativity! We will be working on carving blocks that are 4 x 6". All materials are included in the registration fee.

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Block Printing 5.7.25

with Patrick Ralls

May
7

May 7th, 2025

$75 More Info

Block printing is a unique and versatile medium used for centuries as a means of pattern making and textile design. In this class you will create an original block print of your own! You will learn how to transfer your vision onto a carving medium, carve the block, and then use it to print a repetitive & decorative design. Sharp carving tools will be provided. Bring ideas of what you might like to carve, a little patience and a lot of creativity! We will be working on carving blocks that are 4 x 6". All materials are included in the registration fee.

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Black on White, White on Black

with Martha Brooks

Mar
11

March 11th to April 8th, 2025

$59 More Info

Explore the differences in presentation—the “drama”—and the juxtaposition of these two colors in both tiles and in inking. Fundamental pen strokes, design components, ideas for embellishment, and differences in black/white shading techniques are covered. Material kits are available for pick up at the Five Town CSD Adult Ed in Rockport or Central Lincoln County Adult Ed in Damariscotta. They can also be mailed for a nominal fee.

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Block Printing 4.2.25

with Patrick Ralls

Apr
2

April 2nd, 2025

$75 More Info

Block printing is a unique and versatile medium used for centuries as a means of pattern making and textile design. In this class you will create an original block print of your own! You will learn how to transfer your vision onto a carving medium, carve the block, and then use it to print a repetitive, decorative design. Sharp carving tools will be provided. Bring ideas of what you might like to carve, a little patience, and a lot of creativity! We will be working on carving blocks that are 4 x 6". All materials are included in the registration fee.