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Orono-How to Start an Ebay/Etsy Business - 4 weeks - In Person

$40

with Irene Dennis, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

How to Start an Ebay/Etsy Business - 4 weeks - In Person

Have you ever wanted to sell items on Ebay or Etsy, but just didn’t know how to get started? Now you can learn, in person, from an experienced seller! Get the inside scoop on topics like sourcing inventory, pricing, shipping and more. You will get hands-on experience so you can get the feel of doing it yourself. Having your own online “store” can be a great second income – find out if it’s right for you! Requires a basic understanding of computer use.

What you will need for this class:

A notebook and/or folder with pockets

Your laptop, Ipad or phone

Instructor: Irene Dennis

Date: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class April 23)

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Cost: $40

Microsoft Excel - Advanced

$89

with Val Landry, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 3, 2025 at 8:30 am

During this session, you will learn how to hide data, split and freeze a window, create ranges, understand the name manager, learn additional functions, copy and paste special, sort data, and learn the power of filters. Some examples of using Microsoft Excel as practical tools including the amortization table, 20 top functions companies want their employees to know, and pivot tables. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) use two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.w

This is a live online class using ZOOM.

Intro to Bridgeport Milling Machine

$200

with Daniel Gill, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
This class is for those with a strong interest in metalworking tools, you will learn safe setup and basic operation of the classic Bridgeport milling machine.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack"Ladd, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Electronic Soldering

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn soldering, a critical skill for making electronic circuits.

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.

Welding 2

$170

with Beau Cormier, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
If you took Factory 3's Intro to Welding class or have some welding experience, you're ready to apply and grow your skills with a small project.

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm, 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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