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Personal Enrichment

Immersive Creative Writing

$180

with Stephanie Garrity, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

The imagination is an amazing tool, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the art of creative writing. From short fiction and poetry to full-length fiction or multi-volume fictional sagas, from unique social media posts to original advertising copy, it is important that the creative writer be able to tap into their creative, imaginative core. This class will touch on; generating ideas for a wide variety of writing projects, how to hook the reader’s attention, how to write attention-getting social media posts, the structures of poetry and fiction as well as developing narrative design for stories. You are welcome to bring your laptop or a notebook and writing utensils, whichever you are more comfortable with. But either way, this is an immersive, interactive class, so come prepared to write! Can’t wait to see you there! Join your instructor, writer and author Stephanie Garrity, in taking your stories to the next level.

Watercolor and Ink in the Wild

$185

with Ed Higgins, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 26, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

According to instructor Ed Higgins, field sketching is probably the best way to gain mastery and move your watercolor work forward. Open to any of Ed’s past and current watercolor or sketching students. Weather permitting, classes will meet at picturesque locations in and around the midcoast. *No Class: 8/21.

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AI (Ai) Made So Practical and Easy!

$20

with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 28, 2024 at 2 am

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older and young adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. If you have or have not used Google before to search for information, this AI will be a snap! Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! 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. 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! 

Peg Loom Weaving

$125

with Margaret B. Russell, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 29, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn to weave with peg looms, simple in design but with limitless possibilities to make colorful and textured pieces using all kinds of yarns, fabric strips, fleece, or recycled materials. Bring your own special fibers if you want.

Computer Class for Older Adults 6.29.24

$20

with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 29, 2024 at 3 pm

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. Your patient instructor has trained 1000s of older adults with 4 and 5-star ratings! We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!

Unlock Safari's Secrets On Your iPhone In Just Five Lessons - BoomerTECH Advendures

$50

with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Jun 30, 2024

Open Enrollment.  ONLINE ONLY.  Work at your own pace.

You are on the go with your iPhone in hand and want to do a quick search on the internet.  Safari, Apple's browser, is the place to start because it provides a variety of cool features.  The iPhone app has some differences from the iPad version.  We will explore all of the choices on Safari's opening page.  Review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities with the share feature, come to see the advantages of Reader View, and more.  After completing the five lessons, you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari on your iPhone.

Digital Photo 1 Beginners ONLINE

$80

with Steve McGrath, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm

This is a 5 Week Series covering multiple subjects with assignments and sharing the student’s work. Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features?

Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority.

Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography.

July 1,8,15,22,29 7:30-9pm

Open Studio Ceramics (Summer Session)

$200

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 2, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $65 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding!

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