Biddeford Adult Education
Biddeford, ME
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Personal Enrichment
at Biddeford Adult Education
Maine Driving Dynamics
with State of Maine, Biddeford Adult Education
Designed to improve defensive driving awareness, this State-of-Maine-approved course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits, and attitudes—all of the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes. Class begins promptly at 6:00pm, and participants MUST bring their driver’s license to class.
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Envelope and Card-Making
with Sara Ottomano, Biddeford Adult Education
For those that love to send and receive mail, this workshop is for you! We’ll make envelopes by hand and create stationary to match. It will be an evening of slowing down and taking the time to make postal art for friends and loved ones. While all materials will be provided, if you have a pair of scissors, please bring them.
Play the Ukulele, Your Journey Begins Here!
with Duncan Perry, Biddeford Adult Education
Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don’t even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new—even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain!
You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!
Please check for an email (could be in your Spam folder) from the instructor with the Zoom link in the days before the class.
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Rage Reiki II
with Jennifer Moreau, Biddeford Adult Education
Acrylic Painting for Beginners Part 2
with Kyle Durkin, Biddeford Adult Education
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Just Once Piano for Busy People
with Don Pride, Biddeford Adult Education
DATE OF CLASS HAS CHANGED TO DECEMBER 4TH
Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop.
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Reiki Circle
with Jennifer Moreau, Biddeford Adult Education
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It connects you to universal energy and opens pathways in your body. A Reiki circle is a more relaxed way of learning about Reiki and how it might benefit you. If you are already familiar, it’s a great chance to come together, support each other, and enjoy that positive energy!
Just Once Guitar for Busy People
with Don Pride, Biddeford Adult Education
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours, you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic cords and get your playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. For ages 13+. For more information go to justoneclasses.com