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Woodworking Project: Wall Shelf

$110

with Chuck Devine or Eric Dunder, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 8, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn basic woodworking techniques, with both hand and machine tools, to make a small wall shelf designed to be hung on a French cleat. We’ll cover the design’s joinery and how, with modifications, a standing shelf or cabinet could be made, for decorative or utility use. All materials will be provided.

Art to Product: Create and Print Your Own Creations!

$25 Originally: $110

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jul 10, 2025

Join us in this one-night lecture, discover how to transform your artwork into marketable products using an easy and budget-friendly print service. Create stunning cards, calendars, mugs, and more in this enjoyable, relaxed environment!

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Intro to Acrylic Painting

$125

with Hannah Carroll, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks
You will learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint by exploring the classical technique of still life painting. We will cover color theory, perspective, and composition while working from in-studio still life sets. Still life painting is the perfect subject matter for those who are just starting their journey in the acrylic medium, and for those who are looking to further develop their own style of painting.

Maine Driving Dynamics

$65

with Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Jun 9, 2025 at 6 pm

You can improve your defensive driving abilities. Learn collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that challenge Maine drivers. If you complete the course, you will receive a 3-point credit on your license. Sorry, online registration is not available for this class. Please provide your date of birth and license number when you call to register at 646-4565, or write it on your registration form if mailing. Minimum of 10 needed to run the class please register early. INSTRUCTOR: Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Representative

Sewing Project Class: Palazzo Pants, Side Tie Top

$125

with Katie Champlin, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 10, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Two projects will be made in this class. Palazzo pants - loose, wide-legged pants suitable for beginner and experienced sewists. Side tie top – a trendy top sewing pattern that is easy to construct and is perfect for beginners or experienced sewists.  In each session, you will learn how to read a pattern and pattern instructions, choosing and preparing fabric, learning about fabric grainline and pattern layout, cutting out the pattern, review of stitches, seams, seam allowances and seam finishes.  Basic familiarity with use of a sewing machine is required, such as what you can learn in our Intro to Sewing class. Details of what to bring to class will be provided after you sign up.

How to Make an Owner's Manual for Your House June W25

$35

with Colin McCullough, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jun 10, 2025 at 6 pm

All large purchases come with an owner's manual, so what about your house? In this class, we'll learn the steps to create an owner's manual for your house, including the mechanical systems, maintenance schedules, interior & exterior surfaces, etc., all organized into a binder with photos. Learn about your home and how to keep it running in top condition!

Colin McCullough is the owner of All-Around Home Performance, working as an independent energy auditor, and provides the service of creating owner's manuals for houses. Colin lives in Farmingdale in a 1915 house where he is working to make a net-zero energy house, and he is a BPI-certified building science trainer/proctor teaching at SMCC and KVCC.

Sea Glass Pendants and Beyond

$49

with Lynne Thompson, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar Jun 10, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks
Learn more advanced wrapping techniques to create fanciful earrings and pins with sea glass. Please bring a pair of needle nose pliers. All other materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own special pieces of sea glass. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due the first night of class.

For My Dad

$10 Originally: $49

with Melissa Carney, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 11, 2025 at 3 pm
1 additional session on Jun 11, 2025

It's Time to Celebrate Dad!

Make this cute little sign for your dad.  We will help you string it up together.  We will have this saw with all the tools or a BBQ grill and utensils.  

Any Dad would love to receive this great gift custom made by you just for him!

Bring the kids to Adult Ed on June 10th between 3 and 6 pm.  It will only take about half an hour for them to make a gift any father would love. 





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