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Students will create a still life painting as they learn the art of negative painting. The still life painting will be created in acrylic.

Supplies needed:

• 9x12 or larger canvas or canvas board
• full set of acrylic paints including white and paynes grey
• round and flat brushes of various sizes
• paper towels
• 2 water containers
• hair dryer

Level: Beginner to advanced  

Ms. Poulin is a proud Franco-American who was born into a family of self taught artists (4 generations). She has lived in Maine all her life. She has been a member USM Senior College for many years serving as board member and instructor in fine art. She is a “Forever Learner”! She enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with others who are interested in learning and/or improving their skills in painting. “Creativity is good for the body, mind, and soul”. Ms. Poulin is continuously inspired by a circle of talented family and friends, who are her most valued critics.

Ms. Poulin is a member of the State of Maine Arts Association and the Union of Maine Visual Artists. She is the owner of GreenWood Gallery, located at 998 Old Danville Rd., Auburn. The gallery is open by appointment by calling 207-782-5118.  

IN PERSON AT SCHOONER ESTATES

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington State erupted. It was the latest of eruptions in the Cascade Range, which is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is known for many active volcanoes especically in Asia. We'll take a look at the devastation that resulted. 

Alan has taught at Seniors Plus for over 20 years and originated the Winter Sessions.  

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Observers have noted the emergence of extremely fundamental Islamic groups such as Boko Haram, Taliban, the Islamic State among others. These groups did not suddenly appear but have a long ideological history and rationale behind them. This class explores the major thinkers that led to a divergence of Islamic ideology - both the more accommodating worldviews and the far more intolerant beliefs that have dominated much of the news since 2000.

After teaching chemistry from the time of four known elements, Chuck Parker decided upon retirement not to take up golf but to earn a master's degree in history at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he studied radical Islamic groups. Since graduating in 2014, Chuck has offered a series of classes in Middle Eastern history in Maine Senior Colleges.