Kuksa is a type of drinking cup, traditionally crafted by the Sami people of northern Scandinavia. The perfect cup for tea or coffee and a perfect gift for you or a loved one.

In class, we will use either basswood or birch woods for the cup. We will also carve wooden spoons. We will have many various woods to choose and whittle.

Crafting a wooden kuksa cup is designed for both beginners and skilled carvers alike. We will go through the various tools and carving techniques needed to make this cup and wooden spoon.

Come and create personalized cards perfect for expressing heartfelt messages of love and encouragement to friends, family, or loved ones. Using a variety of materials provided you will complete 6 cards with envelopes filled with positive, uplifting sentiments.  This class offers cards with a love theme that can be used for valentines or friendship, wedding, encouragement (Pink Power), baby, etc.  No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and love for crafting! Bring tape/glue or scrapbook adhesive or purchase at the class. Additional Creative Memories card kits and supplies will be available to purchase.

Join FAME’s College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls That Invest by Simran Kaur. This course is a great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, andshould not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice).

Book Synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence―from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest. Ever wondered how on earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask "those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedom to say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. This book is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future. Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest, become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourselfin the world of finance―so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth.  

Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate.

2/4/2025, 2/18/2025, 3/4/2025, 3/18/2025, 4/1/2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm.  Students are expected to attend all 5 sessions

Get started with your Android device, learn how to use essential applications like email, contacts, camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings.

Requirements: An Android tablet or phone with Internet access.

Create this hands-free berry basket to wear while you cruise the berry patch. No longer will you have to stop and find your basket on the ground…you may wear it around your neck or shoulder or across your body. Just line this 6x8x10 basket with a plastic gallon bag and start picking. You will also start a second berry basket (4x6x7 approximately 1 qt.) to finish at home. Comes with straps.

If you’re thinking about substitute teaching, we want to talk with you! Substitute teaching is a rewarding job with lots of flexibility; this workshop will provide you an overview of what you need to know. Meet with an experienced substitute and building administrators to learn about topics such as: “tricks of the trade”, classroom management, learning & teaching styles, state laws related to student rights and confidentiality, and how to apply for the position. You have options about what schools you substitute in and what grade levels. Come take a step towards substitute teaching!  Follow up sessions as requested.

2/6 session is held at the Peninsula School. 2/13 session is held at the Cave Hill School.

The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory, or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. This will cover first aid, adult, and infant CPR.

This course covers the basics of how to use Apple’s popular iPhone. This class starts with the basics of how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology. Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additional applications that may meet your varied interest and needs.

Requirements: an iPhone connected to the internet.