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Silk Scarves

$47

with Sandi Cirillo, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 9 am

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn to embellish silk scarves using everyday household products! Explore creative techniques such as tie-dye, painting with dyes, and printing with materials like shaving cream, tissue paper and ice. No prior experience is needed—just bring your imagination! You'll leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind silk scarf, and the skills to continue experimenting at home. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is a great way to unwind while discovering the art of textile embellishment in a relaxed, friendly environment.  

Students should bring a $6 materials fee payable to the instructor.

 

Hampden--Make a wool journal

$22

with Toni Philbrick, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Make a wool covering for a notebook with an appliqued flower whose flower pot is actually a pocket to hold your pen. Use your journal as a recipe book, keep track of your hobby, scrapbook, or to contain your secret thoughts. Make it for yourself or surprise Mom for Mothers Day. Bring scissors and lunch.

Materials Fee: $12 paid to instructor at the time of class

 

Make a Journal

$22

with Toni Philbrick, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Make a wool covering for a notebook with an appliqued flower whose flower pot is actually a pocket to hold your pen. Use your journal as a recipe book, keep track of your hobby, scrapbook, or to contain your secret thoughts. Make it for yourself or surprise Mom for Mothers Day. Bring scissors and lunch.

Materials Fee: $12  Paid to instructor at time of class

Time: 9:30am-2:00pm

Date: Saturday,  April 12th    

 

Cage Ring

$69 Originally: $22

with Alice Carroll, York Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 10 am

If you love rings, this workshop is perfect for you! Using basic tools, each student will learn how to measure their ring size and create two rings that will be combined into one. We'll add cross bars between the rings, soldering them together. This class covers soldering small joints, shaping, finishing, and polishing. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials and supplies are provided. Join us to craft a unique and stylish ring from start to finish! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design

$120

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Whether designing a machine part, a table, or a house, learn the basic function of CAD software from a professional designer and engineer.

Hardcover Accordion Book

$35

with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 10 am

Create a hardcover accordion book that ties closed with a ribbon, using a heavy mixed-media paper suitable for painting, drawing, and other media. These charming books are wonderful for displaying photos, writing stories and poems, and creating artwork. What a wonderful gift for a creative friend! All materials provided.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges, and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She is a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Intro to Weaving

$135

with Margaret B. Russell, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the steps of making a small quilt from start to finish. Emphasis on completion, not perfection!

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of MIG welding in a safe, encouraging environment. Open to all levels, including complete beginners.




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