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Seaglass Art

$30

with Dawn Burns, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm

We will guide you through the process of selecting and arranging sea glass pieces to create a unique and personalized design. You’ll learn various techniques for arranging the sea glass to bring out its natural colors and shapes. The wooden frame serves as the perfect backdrop, complementing the coastal theme and providing a rustic touch to your masterpiece.

Price was incorrect in brochure. The cost of the class is $30 and a $10 material fee is payable to instructor the night of class.

Sewing Machine Maintenance

$50

with Stacy Owen, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, proper maintenance is essential to keep your sewing machines in optimal working condition. In this class, you will learn essential skills and knowledge on: Cleaning, lubrication, troubleshooting and proper storage strategies.

The Fundamentals of Creative Writing

$175 Originally: $50

with Violet Hart, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session

In this 8-week course, we’ll explore the basics of creative writing, including the various mediums, genres, and publication routes available to you, and we’ll practice the fundamental skills and habits you’ll use to become a successful writer. This class is open to students of all skill levels, and whether you’re ready to become the next Stephen King or just want to put pen to paper and have some fun, there’s a place for you here. *No Class: 4/22.

Get Paid To Talk / An Introduction to Voice Over- Live Webinar 6.3.25

$55

with Voice Coaches Staff, Albany NY, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night, live online class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works. You’ll gain inside perspective on developing skills, and how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Because this class is live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions! Additionally, there will be a chance for a one on one script read with the instructor at the end of the class.

Orientation: Wednesday - 8:30AM

Free

with Caroline Mitchell, Region 9 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 8:30 am

How Do I Get Enrolled in Adult Education?

The first step in enrolling in Adult Education is Orientation!

What happens during an Orientation?

We are so glad you asked! We want you to be prepared and informed about what to expect during your Orientation session.

During your Orientation Session you will:

  • Meet with our student advisor
  • Discuss what you would like to accomplish through Adult Education
  • Fill out enrollment paperwork
  • Sit for academic placement testing

What you should know before you arrive:

  • We are located at 377 River Road, Mexico, ME 04257
  • The Adult Education entrance is the one that is facing the road
  • You should ring the bell and wait for us to buzz you in. Once we do that, you can come right upstairs
  • The Orientation process can take a few hours, so please plan accordingly

What you MUST bring to your Orientation Session:

  • A current, valid Maine Photo ID (Maine drivers license, Maine State ID card, Passport, Military ID, etc.) Please present this at the time of your appointment for identification verification.

(If you do not have any of those form of Photo ID, please reach out and let us know before scheduling an Orientation so we can assist you in the necessary next steps.)

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to us! We would love to hear from you!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: (207) 364-2012 Option 4

Email: adulted@region9school.org

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder or Chuck Devine, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 9 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.

The Cycle of Nature: Connecting with Our Environment through Art (Early Summer)

$169

with France Hilbert, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

In this year-long series of art classes we'll explor nature's rhythms across the four seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall.  Each class session focuses on onbserving and captureing seasonal changes in plants, animals and weather through drawing, watercolor and ink. Students will connect with the environment through hands-on activities, embracing the stillness of winter, renewal of spring, abundance of summer and transition of fall. Join us for one season or experience the full cycle. Each session offers a deeper appreciation of nature's contact transformations For supplies, we will use large drawing pads, pencils, pens and charcoal.

France Hilbert has taught classes at College of the Atlantic since 2018. She is a professional artist and art educator with an extensive resume of training and experience including major commissions and installations. Her artistic education began at the age of seven, when she was taught by her grandfather, the late artist Jaro Hilbert. From him, she received a thorough education in the classical tradition. She pursued her formal education at the National Fine Art Academy of Paris, France, (ENSBA), was an artist in residence in Copenhagen, studied German Expressionism in Berlin, and traveled extensively to paint and study around Europe and abroad. At the Art Students League of New York, she received a Merit Scholarship to master portraiture in painting and completed a Certificate in Sculpture. She was selected for “Model to Monument”, a sculpture program at The Academy of Art, Newington Cropsey Foundation, Hastings on Hudson, NY and received an Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant from the Art Students League of New York. Of her many public and private commissions, some are permanent installations. “Talma”, a 7-foot bronze sculpture is installed in the public square of the Theatre of the Valley of L’Yerres, in Brunoy, France. A pair of 4-foot bronze relief sculptures entitled ”The Calling” are installed at the Georgetown University Medical School building in Washington, DC.

FAVORITE RECIPE SWAP

Free

with Ginny Day, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Bring your favorite quick and easy summer recipes for desserts, main dishes, appetizers, finger foods, candy, dog treats, or anything else you like to make that makes summer easier. We will photocopy all of the recipes so everyone will bring copies home to try out for themselves. You may bring pictures of them or even samples of some, too, if you wish for us to give them a try. This will be a fun way to get a new mix of recipes to try out on our families. Be bold! Let’s get together and swap ideas to make summer easier for all of us. Please pre-register as space is limited.

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