Portland Adult Education
Portland, ME
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Personal Enrichment
at Portland Adult Education
Needle Felting
$49
with Annie Trowbridge, Portland Adult Education

In this workshop you will make a wooly creature that makes a great ornament or small friend! This is a very easy craft that’s great for beginners and also returning felters. We will start with a small intro animal and then do a more detailed one for the rest of the workshop.
Spanish 1
$74
with Daissy Foss, Portland Adult Education

As an introduction to the Spanish language, this course emphasizes pronunciation and basic conversational skills. Students will explore the language and culture, while also engaging in basic Spanish discussions. Requirement: Purchase Practical Spanish Grammar, A Self-Teaching Guide by Marcial Prado, ISBN: 0-471-13446-5
Full Course
Yoga for Every Body
$65
with Katie Beane-Lewis, Portland Adult Education

There is no wrong way to have a body and there is no wrong body for yoga! The practice of yoga benefits every body and this class is especially designed for people who may not feel like they fit the description of the typical yoga student. While you do not need to be a specific size, shape, or ability level to attend, special attention will be paid to modifications for larger bodies and bodies with mobility and or flexibility challenges. Classes will move through modified slow flow and offered in a manner that respects and celebrates differences and encourages strength building, ballance, flexibility, and self acceptance. Breathwork and meditation will also be explored.
The 5 THINGS That Will Change Your Life
$55
with David Mellville, Portland Adult Education
These 5 THINGS will change your life...you can not unhear them once they are explained. This is a pro-acitive look at each of the five. Hear what works for others and why. Share your ideas, too. This interactive course is taught by Maine author David Melville. For teens, millenials, adults, and seniors too. The earlier the better, but it's never too late. 1. Change Your Mind, 2. Pay Attention to Your Attention, 3. Employ Radical Acceptance, 4. Infuse the Day with Gratitude, 5. Be Present. The book is included in the enrollment fee.
Spanish 2
$74
with Daissy Foss, Portland Adult Education

Students will continue their Spanish language development by working on pronunciation, conversational abilities, and vocabulary skills. This course is also appropriate for students who have had a semester of Spanish but need to refresh their skills. Requirement: Purchase Practical Spanish Grammar, A Self-Teaching Guide by Marcial Prado, ISBN: 0-471-13446-5.
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Italian 1: Beginners
$98
with Giovina Ferrante, Portland Adult Education

Ciao! Interested in learning what scholars call "the most romantic language"? Explore conversational approaches to the basics of Italian. Learn about the country and the culture at the same time. This class is for people with no previous experience with the Italian language. (Required: purchase Italian Made Simple, by Cristina Mazzoni)
Full Course
Spanish 3
$74
with Daissy Foss, Portland Adult Education

This class helps students continue with their Spanish language development, focusing on basic conversational skills, vocabulary, and grammar. Requirement: Purchase Practical Spanish Grammar, A Self-Teaching Guide, by Marcial Prado, ISBN: 0-471-13446-5
The Art of Public Speaking: Advanced Techniques
$90
with Steve Alpren, Portland Adult Education

This course is a follow-up to the Intro to public speaking and communications class just offered through the winter. This course is also intended for students that have an established background and comfort with speaking in public. Taking the introduction course first is suggested, however, it is not a prerequisite to sign up for this class if you are seeking a faster paced learning environment.