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Textured Slab Trays Spring 2024

$120

with Cody Clinton, Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative

Calendar Apr 27, 2024 at 10 am

Weekend Ceramics Workshops All classes are taught by instructor, Cody Clinton, and will be held at PHEC on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Finished pieces will be dried and fired after the workshop ends, and be made available for pickup approximately 2 weeks after the workshop unless otherwise specified. We will explore creating textured slabs of clay by hand and using a pressing technique to form them into trays, platters, plates, and even bowls. Day one will be dedicated to learning the process and creating one or two pieces that we will allow to firm up for day two. Day two will allow you time to bring back some of your forms, and textures to experiment with using the technique, as well as we will teach you how to add embellishments and functional components to your pieces such as handles and feet.

Basic Comedy Sketch Writing

$95

with Jon Hamdorf, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 27, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 4 weeks

Learn the basics to creating five minute comedy sketches, by exploring the fundamentals of sketch development. This class is for those that enjoy writing dialogue, see where we can go with a conversation, and hopefully make a few people laugh, and a few people smile. We will expand your ability to collaborate with other writers by using table reads and rewriting . This course is meant to be fun and entertaining, while learning the basics of comedy sketch writing. Final Draft required for class.

Rooting Out Invasive Plants Field Workshop

$5

with Samantha Wolf, Scarborough Adult Education

Calendar Apr 27, 2024 at 12 pm, runs for 1 week

Invasive species are organisms that are non-native to a particular area and cause harm to the environment where they are introduced. Under the guidance of Scarborough Land Trust Stewardship Director, learn how to identify and combat invasive plant species using non-chemical treatments. Be prepared to walk a short distance, potentially off the maintained trail. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and applying bug spray. Maximum of 10 participants. Your instructor has completed the Maine Forest Service's Invasive Plant Academy management planning course. 

Card Making with Katie!

$15

with Katie Nickerson, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 27, 2024 at 1 pm
1 additional session on May 4, 2024

Why buy a card from the store when you can make your own? NACE is excited to have Katie back to do some more "Stampin' Up" demonstrations to create beautiful cards that are great for special occasions. This Winter/Spring semester, Katie will show you how to create two different card designs in class from kits, each dedicated to a different theme. The cost of the class includes card kits for four total cards, two of which we will go over in class. Please bring glue and a pair of scissors with you. What are you waiting for? Lets get stampin'!

min. 4 / max. of 6 students per session You may purchase additional kits from katie for $5 if desired. 

In the Know with Vincent Van Gogh

$40

with Sandi Cirillo, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Apr 27, 2024 at 1 pm

In this hands-on art history/drawing class, we will discover more about the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh. Using color, perspective and line, we'll complete drawings that showcase his artistic style. We'll do a little journaling with Van Gogh as our muse, so bring a poem or literary piece that is special to you to incorporate into a final piece of art.  If you are a fan of this incredible artist or just want to learn more about the man and his art, join us!  All supplies provided.  Please bring a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.

 

Grow Your Own Edible Mushrooms!

Free

with Chris Knapp, Franklin County Adult Education

Calendar Apr 28, 2024 at 10 am

Mushrooms are fascinating and beautiful organisms that also offer opportunities for substantial food production in Maine. This workshop, led by North Spore educator Louis Giller, will share background and hands-on experience with some of the most reliable outdoor cultivation methods. Louis will start with a presentation explaining how to plan and execute log and bed cultivation with species including Shiitake, Wine Cap, Oysters, Chestnut, and Hen of the Woods. From there, we'll get outside and start inoculating, putting what we've learned into practice! Participants will be able to take home a freshly inoculated Shiitake log.

Date: Sunday, April 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pay Instructor when you get to class.  Cost: $30-80 sliding scale

 

For online registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjqko9KLvGrmPXN8MOisrzJYmC2-dTrV019L8bPnGV0ab5lg/viewform

Orono - Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks

$35

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 29, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, improving cardiovascular and bone density health. This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Mondays: 9:00-10:00 am

Starting: April 29 - June3   ($35)

Cost: $35 each session

*Adult Education is closed/no classes held on: 1/15, 2/19-2/23, 3/10, 4/15-4/19, and 5/27 *

Senior Fitness SPRING

$35

with Michelle Spencer, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2024 at 9 am

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, improving cardiovascular and bone density health. 

This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week ZOOM session.

MONDAY Senior Fitness 9-10 am April 29-June 3. 

 





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