In this daytime workshop, where we need the sun to develop the print, you will learn to use fabric squares that are pre-treated with cyanotype chemistry to make your own cyanotype patch. After developing your cyanotype in the sun, rinsing and drying it, we will have needles and thread available for you to use to sew your 5” x 5” patch onto a clothing piece or bag of your choice if you wish.

Random weave is a free-form technique for making baskets. In this 4-hour class, you we will use foraged natural materials such as bittersweet vines for the basic framework and cordage from daylily and iris leaves to fill in. Students can also include commercial rattan and recycled or found materials in their basket.

Learn basic woodworking techniques and safety skills to make your own bandsaw boxes, which can be made in a variety of sizes, and more importantly, different shapes. They can be anything from eye-catching works of art to inconspicuous portable hidden compartments. Any woodworker, or firewood user, has an unlimited supply of the necessary materials. All materials will be provided.

Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

The PVAEC State of Maine-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course includes classroom instruction, skills labs, and clinical experience. Enrollment is limited to 10 students. The admission process requires a criminal background check and reading comprehension testing. Tuition covers textbooks, background checks, and the state exam. Admittance to the course requires proof of all necessary healthcare worker vaccinations, including the full COVID-19 vaccine series.

To apply or learn more, contact PVAEC Academic Advisor Eve Salley at 207-341-5370 or email esalley@pvaec.org

This course is designed for learners at the Beginner level. Students will learn the basics of English grammar and the language needed for daily life (money, food, shopping, work, housing).

HiSET preparation is an in-person class for students preparing to take the official HiSET tests. Students will have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills and apply those skills to solve multiple-choice test questions.

Computer Lab Support