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Learn to Ride a Bike*
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Learn to Ride a Bike*

$10

with Erik DaSilva, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

If you never learned to ride a bike as a kid, you’re not alone and you’re not too late! We will guide you through simple steps to help get you rolling and build your confidence on two wheels. This class is open to teenagers and adults who haven’t learned to ride a bike before. Bring a 2-wheel bike to learn on—one where the seat can be set low enough to sit with both heels flat (no “tip-toes”) on the ground and knees slightly bent. We will focus on balancing, pedaling, and bicycle control. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16 years. Rain date will be Saturday, May 17. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 10. Donations are welcome to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine by cash or check at class or via their website at www.bikemaine.org/donate. Limit 5 students.

Saturday Step Class May W25

$70

with Deidre Hutchins, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 9 am

It's back! 45 minutes of non-stop low-impact cardio on the step. It's a great way to start your weekend! All you need to bring is water and lots of energy

Small Accordion Book

$40 Originally: $70

with Sandi Cirillo, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 9 am

Create your own small accordion book using simple materials like paper, glue, and thread. Students will learn the technique of folding paper into a continuous accordion structure and explore creative ways to decorate and personalize their books, experimenting with various designs, colors, and embellishments. By the end of the class, everyone will have a unique, compact book to display or fill with sketches, stories, or photographs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop fosters creativity and introduces a timeless bookbinding technique.  Students should bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Surface Design on Clay: Adding Texture & Color

$125 Originally: $70

with Janna DeWan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Learn basic decorating techniques for your pottery! In this one-day workshop, Janna will teach you how to accent your clay surfaces with textures, stamps, slip, underglaze, monoprinting, and more. Some experience working with clay will be helpful but not necessary. Students may bring leather hard pottery to play with, but not expected. All tools and materials will be provided. Bring lunch/snacks. Class size is limited to 6 people, so plenty of one-on-one instruction will be available. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Full Course

Beginning Wheel Throwing

$150 Originally: $70

with Tamsyn Bodwell, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 10 am

During this 4-week session, you will learn the basics of wheel throwing to make simple vessels such as bowls, tumblers, and plates. Weeks 1 and 2 will be focused on throwing and weeks 3 and 4 we will be decorating and glazing. Work will be picked up following week 4.

Full Course

Fix-A-Bike Spring Workshop*

$10 Originally: $70

with Erik DaSilva, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 10 am

Join us for a bike maintenance workshop for Teens and Adults. Are you curious about bicycle mechanics? Would you like to maintain your bike better, do repairs yourself, or get your bike ready for spring? Would you like to be better prepared to fix breakdowns when you are out on the road? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16 years. Rain date will be Saturday, May 17. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 10. Donations are welcome to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine by cash or check or via their website anytime at www.bikemaine.org/donate. Limit 18 students.

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Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design

$120

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Whether designing a machine part, a table, or a house, learn the basic function of CAD software from a professional designer and engineer.

HORSEMANSHIP: LEARN HOW TO BE SAFE WHILE HANDLING HORSES, SESSION 2

$30

with Mike Benson, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 10, 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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