In this class YOU choose what to make: Dichroic Glass or Fused Glass Jewelry!

The Dichoric Glass students will make a unique beautiful jewelry set that reflects light by stacking metal oxides together. For the Fused Glass students you will place pieces of glass together to create two sets of pendants, pins, and earrings. View the instructors original art on the Mid-Maine Adult Education website.

Dichroic Glass Students: There is a $95 Materials Fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor, check or cash, at the start of the first class.

Fused Glass Students: There is a $50 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor, case or check, at the start of the first class.

You will make approximately 15-20 Pieces of jewelry.  

Monday, January 27th 5:30-8:00 PM

There will be a storm make-up class on Feb. 3, if needed. 

Information is Power. Life can be overwhelming these days with school, work, and family. Stress is a fact of life; we need to learn how to manage it. We will learn how to take advantage of the positive and reduce the negative effects of stress! Anger is one of the most misunderstood over-used human emotions. In this class we will learn how to recognize anger by identifying our anger triggers. We will learn about the three components of anger; the Emotional State, the Expression, and the Understanding. This class will increase your knowledge about how anger affects you. You will learn new ways to cope with anger and set goals to manage anger more effectively. Learning how to manage stress and anger is a way of taking control of your life. It is also a way of staying healthy and happy.

Contact Julie at 207-282-3883 or jmberube@biddefordschools.me to register.

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!

Come join us as we explore the wonders of clay! You will develop and use it to create unique pieces of your own design through a variety of techniques. You will be encouraged to try the manual and electric wheels, roller, carving tools, and beautiful glazes to bring the pieces you imagine to life. Beginners to experts welcome.

Class scheduled as follows;
Classes 1-4: For creation
Class 5: Prepping pieces for firing
Class 6: Glazing pieces

Clay and glaze cost is $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

There is a max of 15 students per session.

No class February 17, April 21, May 26

Reviews the basics and coverage levels of Medicare

• Coverage of Part A, B, C and D
• When to sign up
• How to sign up
• The differences between Medicare advantage and Medicare supplement

Every sewist knows what it’s like to cut their fabric on the floor and then sew at the kitchen table. We also know it’s a bit lonely and sometimes frustrating to find help when we are stuck on a particularly baffling pattern instruction. Whether you’re trying to complete unfinished projects or start new ones, Nancy will be on hand to guide you through the difficult spots. Bring your sewing machine and supplies, or do hand work.

NACE has irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, and rulers available to use during class time. If you need to borrow a sewing machine, please let us know ahead of the class.

No class February 17

Senior Rate (65+) is $45. Please call or stop by the office to register.

Ellsworth School Department is seeking volunteer conversation partners and cultural navigators for individuals and families.  Our multilingual adult learner population is exploding, and we need your support to provide services to these motivated individuals. 

They need:

1. to practice their English;
2. cultural mentors so they can navigate life and work in our community; 
3. support in identifying their level, through assessment; and 
4. social emotional support.  

If you are unable to attend this session, please reach out to the us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, by telephone at 207.664.7110, or stop by our center to learn more.

Are you in the “latter” stages of life? Reflecting on your past and reviewing your life experiences? Formal life reviews are increasingly integrated into hospice care, bereavement support, and other contexts where we face significant life changes, challenges and losses. Join this comprehensive overview of the evidence supporting life review, best practices for self-exploration – with group work, as well as practical experiences. Discover the developmental benefits of life review while exploring your own narratives and (optionally) sharing them with others. Course materials will be accessible via Google Classroom. Class will be held at WRAE in person, unless weather conditions necessitate a switch to Zoom.