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Needle Felting for Beginners & Intermediates: Make a Snowman!

$20

with Mary Sabins, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week
You will make an approximate 6-inch snowman from white wool fibers to enjoy decorating with during the coming holiday and winter season. Choose to add a miniature red cardinal and faux greenery in your snowman’s arms and or make a winter hat and scarf from your choice of fiber colors to keep him “snug.” There will be a $15 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor at the start of the class (cash or check). All materials will be provided. Students between the ages of 13-16 are invited to register with a registering parent or guardian. This is a fun, very do-able activity for teenagers. There will be a storm make-up class on December 14, in needed. Limit 10 students

10 Handmade Holiday Cards

$75

with Faith Garnett, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 at 10 am

In four hours, with a break for lunch, make 10 unique cards using techniques such as stamping, embossing, die cuts, fancy folds and more. Registration closes at noon on 12/5. Bring lunch and an adhesive (not a glue stick). Suggestions: Scor-Tape, two-sided tape, Tombow white glue, or a tape runner.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

Gingerbread House

$68

with Steven Watts, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Learn the tricks of this classic holiday confection in this Saturday workshop. Make your own gingerbread dough, cut out your pieces, bake and assemble. We will break for lunch, then when we return to class we will decorate your gingerbread house to take home, display, and enjoy for the holidays. Materials fee of $35.00 is due by cash or check, payable to the instructor, at the start of class.

Intro to 3D Printing

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Jon Betz, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 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 Drawing

$60

with Hannah Carroll, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn how to draw what you see using shape, form, light, and shadow.

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Factory 3 Staff, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 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

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 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.

Garment Sewing

$120

with Michelle Kruegar, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Dec 7, 2024 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn seams, finishes and techniques used for sewing woven (non-stretch) clothes. Basic sewing machine experience is required.




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