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Contemporary Line Dancing

$54

with Joyce Bailey, Portland Adult Education

Calendar May 1, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Line dancing is accessible to everyone, fun for all, and no partner is needed! This will not be strictly country line dancing as a wide range of music will be used. Those who have done jazz and ballroom dancing will enjoy this form of dance, too. Dances will be varied and suited for beginner and experienced students. Wear clothing that is comfortable and cool, and shoes should also be comfortable and not difficult to dance on (I.e. shoes that don't stick to the floor and make it difficult to move the feet). After class starts, you can still drop in. Drop-in Fee is $10 per class

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Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 4, 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.

Intermidate Watercolors

$175

with Audrey Parker, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 8 pm, runs for 4 weeks
In this four-week course, you can take your watercolor basics and shape a painting practice for yourself. Pursue your own themes and subjects under the guidance of a watercolor teacher. You will learn about composition, value and color theory and how to apply these skills to your own paintings. Class is open to those who have already taken either of Factory 3's watercolor classes, or who feel they have foundational skills in watercolor.

Intro to 3D Printing

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 7, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of 3D printing, an exciting tool used to make an almost unlimited variety of objects.

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Katie Champlin, Dan Toomre, Stacy Owen, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 7, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Intro to Electronics Soldering

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 7, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn to solder electrical components to circuit boards and join electric wires. This 3-hour course introduces the tools, materials, safety considerations, and skills for making sound soldered joints. You’ll learn important safety practices for handling high temperature tools, use of appropriate PPE, all done in a ventilated environment. You’ll hone your new soldering skills through a series of practice exercises using electrical circuit components.
Garment Sewing Class
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Garment Sewing Class

$120

with Katie Champlin, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 7, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Whether you’re new to garment construction or have dabbled in it before, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills to embark on your sewing journey with confidence. You will: Master essential techniques: measuring and cutting fabric, sewing straight and curved seams, creating hems, and attaching buttons and zippers.Master essential techniques: measuring and cutting fabric, sewing straight and curved seams, creating hems, and attaching buttons and zippers. Learn how to read and follow patterns. Learn troubleshooting to solve common sewing challenges. Learn finishing techniques to give your garments a polished, professional look. Basic sewing machine experience is required. Take Intro to Sewing at Factory 3 if you need an intro! SUPPLIES: All fabric will be provided. All tools will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own sewing gauge, ruler, thread cutters, fabric scissors, or chalk.

Intro to Bridgeport Milling Machine

$200

with Dan Gill, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 7, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
This four-hour class will cover safe and proper setup of the Bridgeport milling machine through lecture and hands-on demonstrations. The course is designed for new users who have a strong interest in metalworking tools. We will first teach how to install and remove tooling, set up and use vises, and select and change spindle speeds. We will then teach the basics of operating the tool, including end mills and slot milling, conventional and climb milling operations, use of an edge finder, and hole spotting and boring.




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