ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education is offering several new classes this year.

Nature Writing Through Personal Essay is a new class being taught by Laurie Murray, a former university creative writing lecturer and writing center director. This 6-week class begins April 6, from 6 -8 p.m.

Native Russian speaker Tatiana Lopyreva is offering classes in both beginner German starting March 26 (5 - 6:30 p.m.) and beginner Russian starting March 23 (5 - 6:30 p.m.), both for 8 weeks each. She previously taught in public and private schools in Canada.

Polymer Clay Boxes is a 3-week class beginning April 1, from 6 -8 p.m., being offered by the long-time art teacher duo of Linda Leach and Sandy Clement, who sell their polymer creations at local craft fairs and through mainelightscollection.com.

Some new one-night classes being offered are:

Intro to Stress Management and Resilience by Certified HeartMath Trainer Gilda Joffee on April 14, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.;

Make a Baby or Pet Blanket in One Evening with quilter Beverly Shejen on April 7, from 6 -8 p.m.;

A Brief History of Astronomy Plus Stars, the Speed of Light and More, with long-time amateur astronomer Jim DellaPenna on April 29, from 7 - 8 p.m.

These classes are held at Camden Hills Regional High School off Rt. 90 in Rockport.

Visit fivetowns.maineadulted.org to browse these classes and many others. Brochures can be picked up at area grocery stores or you can request one from the Fivetowns office.

You can sign up online for most classes, or call Fivetowns at 236-7800, opt. 5.