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MindEdge Studio: Introduction to Drawing
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MindEdge Studio: Introduction to Drawing

$39

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 21, 2024

Drawing is a foundational skill that can aid in the development of other creative pursuits. Painters, architects, woodworkers, gardeners, and designers all benefit from honing their drawing skills. But drawing is also an art form in its own right, and learning how to draw can help unlock one's creative potential. Many benefits associated with drawing include increased focus and relaxation, improved creativity and problem solving, and greater hand-eye coordination. In this course, you'll learn the basics of drawing, including how to practice and implement the basic elements of drawing and how to develop a regular habit of drawing and sketching.

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Private Piano Lessons

$120

with Susan Frank, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2024

Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano, or did you start when you were young and wish to continue your journey? Now is the perfect time to pursue your passion! Enroll in our private piano lessons, available in packages of four half hour lessons, and discover how much you can achieve. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, these tailored lessons will help you reach your musical goals.  Instructor: Susan Frank    

Mon or Tues, 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30, You Pick, $120

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

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with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2024

If you've always been interested in drawing but don't really know how to get started, then this is the course for you. Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics of drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be!

You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principles of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. If you have an interest in learning what it's like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs.

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Knitting - 6 Weeks

$70

with Victoria Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 7, 2025 at 5 pm
2 additional sessions through Apr 8, 2025

 Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 6-week knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. 


Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.

No class February 18, April 22

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Fiber Arts

$35

with Andrea Drabek, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 7, 2025 at 6 pm

Do you love to crochet, knit or tatting but don't want to do it alone?  Do you need help with a project?  Or do you want to learn how to make something for yourself?  Let us help you!!!

We are offering a crochet, knitting or tatting lab. Our instructor is amazing!  Let us know what you want to learn to make and we will find a pattern and she can teach you.  If you just want to drop in for 1 night and get help on a project, it will only cost you a $5 drop in fee.  Or do you want to hang out all 15 weeks and chat while working on projects, no problem!

 

Candle Making
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Candle Making

$90

with Lauren Chunias, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jan 18, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of creating jar candles using 100% soy wax and fragrances infused with essential oils.

Portraiture for Beginners

$60

with Liz Burdick, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jan 19, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn step by step how to draw faces from different views, how to render different emotions, and learn observational skills to help in all your drawings.

Introduction to Abstract Landscape Painting (Online)

$50

with Chris Reed, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks
This class will help students to find their own way of expressing themselves through the use of different photos. Gestural painting, impasto, and staining are a few of the techniques that will be explored. Open to those with previous painting experience in addition to beginners. A brief meditation will help in letting go and trusting the creative process. A supply list will be provided when the class is determined to run. A Zoom link will be sent to all students before the class starts.

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