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Chair Yoga Online

$75

with Nicola Eden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, through an exploration in slowing down, and moments of settling to stillness, all to support your journey. Guided online with a sustainable approach and open to all. Enjoy this online class from the comfort of your own space. A sturdy and stable chair is recommended for this class/practice. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a State of Maine Teacher Certification.

Comfortable Capture Photography
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Comfortable Capture Photography

$40

with Samantha Jamison, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Are you a photographer looking to increase your client's comfortability? Are you a frequent picture taker, looking to have better engagement when taking photos with friends & family? We all have our picture taken at one point or another in our lives, and if we're not comfortable in the moment it's taken...that shines through. This class will focus is to increase your comfortability both in front of the camera and while being behind it. Required supplies: a mindset of learning and a camera if you own one, cellphone cameras are okay! Let's create more smiles and better photographs together!

HORSEMANSHIP: LEARN HOW TO BE SAFE WHILE HANDLING HORSES, SESSION 1

$30

with Mike Benson, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Effective horsemanship for both the horse and handler begins with mutual respect and understanding. In this course, you will learn how to be safe while grooming and handling horses. You will work individually with one of Mike’s horses, getting right down and dirty! He will help you get comfortable working around these 1000 pound animals, enjoying your time together. Wear old clothes and hard sole shoes. No sneakers.  FMI: (207) 890-2959 Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 people to run the course.

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Intro to 3D Printing

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of 3D printing, an exciting tool used to make an almost unlimited variety of objects.

Intro to Metal Lathe

$200

with Dan Gill, Portland Adult Education

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
This four-hour class will cover safe and proper setup of the South Bend lathe through lecture and hands-on demonstrations. The course is designed for new users who have a strong interest in metalworking tools. We will cover threading, boring, drilling, and turning.
Intro to Sewing
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Intro to Sewing

$110

with Katie Champlin, Dan Toomre, Stacy Owen, Portland Adult Education

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.
Intro to Woodshop
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Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder or Chuck Devine, Portland Adult Education

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.
UV Resin Jewelry
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UV Resin Jewelry

$25 Originally: $150

with Becca Nolon, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the art of creating unique jewelry using UV resin. Attendees will learn essential techniques for mixing, coloring, and curing resin to craft custom pendants, earrings, and rings. The class will cover safety protocols, basic design principles, and the use of embellishments like dried flowers, glitter, and pigments to personalize each piece. By the end of the session, participants will leave with several completed jewelry items and the skills to continue crafting on their own. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers a fun, creative outlet and the opportunity to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry. *Materials Provided*: Resin, molds, tools, and embellishments *Skill Level*: Beginner to Intermediate





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