Did you learn French in high school and can't speak of word it? Have you always been interested in learning French but didn't dare try?  Join us as we learn French together!  Expect to learn and have some laughs as we explore this beautiful language. Please bring a device with you that can access the internet. Kelly Winslow is a French teacher at Gorham Middle School.  Since she arrived in 1996, she has loved working with her students as they navigate a new language.  When Kelly is not teaching, she enjoys reading, knitting, exercising, and being with family. 

6 classes, Wednesdays, 1/29-3/12 (no class 2/19), 5:00pm-6:30pm, GMS, $75

Join the ukulele revolution! Here's your chance to learn how to play this wonderfully versatile, go-anywhere instrument in our no-stress program for beginners. There are four classes in all, one each week on Zoom. Bring a ukulele, your sense of humor, passion for music, and curiosity about playing. Once you master the basics, you won't want to stop. Will you be recruited to perform at Carnegie Hall?  Well, not right away. But, as the saying goes, 'The best player isn't the person who can pick or strum the most notes. It isn't the person with the greatest technical skill. It's the person who can touch the most hearts.' So grab a uke, you don't need to read music - sign up, tune up and show up. If you don't own a ukulele, please get in touch with us for helpful information about buying one (uketime24@gmail.com). Let your musical journey begin! Duncan Perry, a multi-instrumentalist, has played ukulele for over 14 years. He is a popular and experienced teacher and performer who offers classes up and down the Southern coast of Maine.

Session I, 4 classes, Wednesdays, 2/5-2/26, 6:00pm-7:30pm, virtual, $79

Have you ever felt like Medicare regulations are a black box? There's an alphabet soup of plans, a book of fine print, and a calendar full of dates to remember. The whole thing seems like a mystery with too few clues to solve. Aaron Manning, a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets, can answer many of the questions you may have about Medicare, from the beginning of the process to the end. He will discuss when you are eligible, what the timeline for enrollment without penalties is, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn't cover, and what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare in addition to your financial assistance options. Aaron has been licensed in health insurance and Medicare since 2018 and has helped hundreds of clients with their health. HealthMarkets is located in the Village Mall and serves as a local resource to help clients navigate their health insurance options. 

Wednesday, 2/5, 6:30pm-8:00pm, GMS, $0

Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class and is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Registration will include 25 pounds of clay, use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. You are welcome to purchase your own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if you want something other than what is provided. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook. 

AM Session II: 4 classes, Thursdays, 2/6-2/27, 10:00am-1:00pm, $140

Additional, optional work time will be offered for open studio members and current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10am-1pm and Fridays from 5pm-8pm. Members are welcome to attend as many or as few times during the week as they choose, but Thursdays will be the only day where there is guaranteed space. The extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.

Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class and is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Registration will include 25 pounds of clay, use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. You are welcome to purchase your own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if you want something other than what is provided. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook. 

PM Session II: 4 classes, Thursdays, 2/6-2/27, 5:00pm-8:00pm, $140

Additional, optional work time will be offered for open studio members and current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10am-1pm and Fridays from 5pm-8pm. Members are welcome to attend as many or as few times during the week as they choose, but Thursdays will be the only day where there is guaranteed space. The extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.

Watercolor is an excellent 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 washing and drying 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. 

4 classes, Thursdays, 2/6-3/6 (no class 2/20), 6:00pm-8:00pm, GMS, $65

Watercolor Supply List 

In this introductory class, students will learn about the tools and techniques needed to create a simple piece. This class is intended for participants who are interested in learning the process. You will be designing, cutting and grinding your own glass, cleaning and preparing it for soldering, and finally using a soldering iron to complete your piece. Pieces are typically made from about 5 pieces of glass so please keep this in mind as you think of ideas for your project. This class can also be quite labor intensive and you will likely be working the full four hours to complete your piece. Materials included. Instructor: Christina Thibault. Materials included.All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook. 

Session I: Saturday, 2/8, 9:00am-1:00pm,  $90

Looking for a holistic and easy way to destress after a busy day? If you like to sew, making a small lavender-filled heart might be the perfect stress buster for you. Lavender is one of the most soothing herbs to have in your garden.  It can calm anxiety, contribute to restful sleep, and relieve headaches. These little pillows also make great Valentine's Day gifts! No sewing experience is needed. Bring fabric scissors if you have them. $5 material fee to be paid in cash the night of your class. Amy is passionate about nature, plants, and all things connected to Mother Earth.  Officially, she's a Naturalist, Garden Coach, Horticulturist, Educator, and the enthusiastic, Nature Spirit guided, Director of  Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me).

Tuesday, 2/11, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, GMS, $40