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Beginner & Novice Crochet
with Myriah Davis, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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Learn the basics of crochet, even if you've never even held a crochet hook before! Discover how to choose and read patterns, acquire materials, assemble pieces, and finish projects with step-by-step instructions and support along the way! Myriah will demonstrate a technique and then give you time to practice in class to build your skill and confidence. Students will work together to create individual friendship afghans using granny square patterns taught in class. Discuss pattern notes and gauge, crochet shorthand, pattern stitches and practice, blocking, assembly, and borders. Bring a size H (5mm) crochet hook and sharp scissors to the first class. Other materials will be determined after choosing a pattern. Leave the course with a completed project.
Myriah Davis, owner & operator of Davis Arts, a pop-culture-based art business, has more than 20 years of crochet experience. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm for all things yarn, but especially crochet, with everyone she meets.
Beginner Digital Photography
with Geri Lynn Smith, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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Unlock the full potential of your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Learn to take photographs by becoming familiar with and practicing using your camera's controls. Gain an understanding of composition & design, and discover how to download and edit your images so they're ready for sharing.
Note: This class is not for point & shoot only digital cameras.
Bring a DSLR camera, fresh batteries, memory card, laptop (optional), and your questions!
Geri Lynn Smith, an award-winning photographer shooting in the New England area, shares her knowledge from personal experience through practical application and entertaining anecdotes.
Color Wheels A-turning: Creating an Artist’s Palette - ONLINE ONLY
with Susan Reidy, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
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Presented via ZOOM; This course will help you develop ways to produce the color you are seeking within your artwork. You will also learn how to intensify or subdue color vibrancy and see how it affects the mood of your finished painting. You will create a color wheel, make a value chart, and put your newfound knowledge to work producing artwork with a limited palette. A short supply list is available when you register.
Goat Milk Soap Making
with Heather Emerson, Midcoast Adult & Community Education
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Participants will make a batch of hot press goat milk soap using a variety of molds and having many scents and extra add-ins to choose from. Each person will come out of the class with 4-8 soaps, depending on the choice of mold and the recipe and know-how of how to make future batches at home. Each student will need to bring a dedicated crock pot and submersion blender/hand mixer to the class that night. All molds, scents, and soap materials will be provided by the instructor. Soaps will be ready for pickup the following week, due to curing time. The fee includes all materials.
Hand Embroidery
with Dan Toomre, Portland Adult Education
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Autumn Watercolor Card Series
with Kathleen Gerdes, Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education
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Enjoy learning the art of watercolor and the craft of card-making. You will learn to paint beautiful autumn scenes on your own set of cards. You will go home with 4-6 cards. This class is designed for beginners and those with some watercolor experience. All paint and card making supplies are included.
Intro to Laser Cutting
with Tomas Amadeo, Jon Betz, Portland Adult Education
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Learn how a laser cutter works, what materials can be cut with it, and how it can expand your making skills and engraving your artwork
Intro to Sewing
with Factory 3 Staff, Portland Adult Education
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