Things to do in Maine, United States: The Best Lessons & Workshops

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Wine and food pairing education at its best! You'll be joining with Sommelier Erica Archer for our highly-rated Wine & Food Walks and Wine Sails in Portland, Maine. Wine & Food Walks A guided wine tasting and walking tour of Portland, Maine's vibrant restaurant scene as you explore some delicious examples of wines from around the world paired with delicious foods at four great establishments. Wine Sails Board the immaculate Frances, a 74' Windjammer built by her Captain and crew on the Portland Waterfront, with glasses of fine-wine in hand. Sailing ... sipping ... and swooning over the beauty well crafted wines and Maine lighthouses, waterways, islands and sunsets ... all while indulging in a wine class. Book early. These highly-rated events sell out quickly.

Join us for half- or full-day photography lessons and location tours, scheduled on request. We'll help you see some of the best Acadia has to offer, and make sure that you are getting the most out of your camera. We are a father and son team of year-around local nature photographers excited to share our knowledge and techniques. For enthusiastic photographers take a look at our site for our multi-day workshops opportunities.

Acadia Photo Safaris are hands-on nature photography tours conducted in Acadia National Park and led by Howie Motenko, a local, professional photographer. Every photo safari explores camera setting choices, creating compelling and engaging compositions and developing a photographic awareness enabling you to capture Acadia's natural beauty. All photographers and all skill levels (beginner and beyond) are taught in a small, intimate group (limited to 6 participants) during our 3-hour photography tour. Safaris are offered in the mornings, afternoons or evenings to suit your schedule.

A unique combination of Shop, Paint, Sip, Repeat! Sign up for a fun night out of Painting and Sipping! BYOB-ID Required. Come into the studio anytime during open hours for a DIY Painting Studio! Also, shop our classy boutique for new and recycled womens clothing, accessories and more. Voted Best Boutique in the Greater Bangor Area 2 years in a row!

Circus Maine provides circus arts training and education to both youth and adult students at the recreational and professional levels. Additionally, Circus Maine performs for many events throughout Maine, including monthly, in-house cabarets featuring local and international performers.

Here's the place to engage the Arts! Four studios on a 1.4 acre campus centrally located on Mount Desert Island. Make & Take Workshops and classes in Painting, Dance, Batik, Geological Felting, Stained Glass Mosaic, Nature journaling, Encaustic, Yoga, Botanical Printing and more. We offer Drop in Figure Drawing, Print n Sips as well as Fine Art shows, Collaborative Conversations, Weekend Intensives, DIY souvenirs, or Art Parties! We supply it all from Aprons to Zinc White. A variety of programs for all ages. A partner with Acadia National Park Artist in Residence Program, non profit located in the Village of Town Hill next to Town Hill Market, free parking and WiFi, kid friendly. Please register on line artwavesmdi.org

North Star Adventures is designed to reinvigorate your life and to increase your awareness to the beauty and excitement of the natural world through human powered activity. It is our intention to give you a peak experience. Push you out of your comfort zone just a little (not to the panic zone) and give you the tools you need to succeed. You don’t have to climb big mountains or paddle dozens of miles in 20 knot winds. Everybody’s threshold and experience is different. North Star is designed to meet you where you are at physically and emotionally. We will set a course for success and help you to achieve those goals. Join one of our scheduled trips or contact us and we will design a private adventure for you, your family or friends. Scheduled trips include: Adventues in Art, Women's Programs, Outdoor Skills, Certifications, Community Connections and Wedding Adventues. North Star Adventures programs will exceed your expectations!