I want to add an invitation to anyone interested in joining us at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Erica will be there in person and we will have lunch after the class. It is going to be hybrid so you do not have to. It usually doesn't snow in May and with Spring budding out, it is a beautiful trip. Oh, you can visit the planets, moons and the sun (located on the UMPI campus) located along Rte 1, to entertain you the last 40ish miles. Erica will take us through the

On April 16, 2026, members of the Gold LEAF Institute visited artist and printmaker Meredith Mustard at her Two Imagine Studio in Farmington, Maine. Participants experienced a unique demonstration of printmaking using a specially prepared gelatin, or Gelli plate. They were fascinated by the layering techniques and the creative process behind producing these one-of-a-kind works of art. Many members were inspired as they observed the transformation of color and texture through

This in-person, two-session class—held on April 8, 2026, with a second session scheduled for April 22—was offered by Deb Stahler and Cathy Wimett.   The class explored the rich characters, evocative settings, and thought-provoking themes found in Louise Penny’s mysteries. Participants enjoyed discussing the beloved details of the series—from memorable questions and relationships to the ever-present dogs and ducks that bring the village to life.   Together, the group let their

On April 9, 2026, Gold LEAF Institute offered a 2 session digital hybrid class. GLI hosted A License to Browse: Safety While You Scroll , presented by Tyler Provencher, Program Coordinator for the Greater Franklin Digital Literacy Program in Farmington, Maine. The first session, Tyler focused on built-in safety features and settings for smartphones, laptops, and tablets, while also guiding participants through the expansive landscape of the internet, smart devices, and the gr