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Intro to Welding
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Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier

Calendar Feb 19, 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.

Sketching and Watercolors

$125

with Audrey Parker

Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks
A new look at objects: learn the basics of both sketching and watercolors to enhance your paintings.

Peg Loom Weaving

$125

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar Feb 22, 2025 at 10 am

Global Dance Party 2

$70

with Emma Holder

Calendar Feb 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 7 weeks
Joyful movement to music of Salsa, Swing, Merengue, Tango, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Bellydance, Africa and more. For 45 minutes, participants will bust stress, boost energy and burn calories while using traditional and unique moves to fabulous music. Improvisation encouraged, all levels welcome. This course also includes 10 minutes of core work to support your back, your dance, and your life. Bring a mat, sneakers and water bottle. $7 drop in, http://emmaholder.com/fitness

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Stacy Owen, Dan Toomre, Katie Champlin

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Functional Fitness Tuesdays 2 - Resistance band

$40

with Emma Holder

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
A focus on upper and lower body strength challenged with a resistance band (supplied), balance, coordination, cardiovascular stamina, flexibility, plus a good dose of laughter and community. Strengthening for all levels taught by an experienced (28+yrs) fitness professional. Graduated from PT? This is the perfect place for maintenance! Pair this class with Thursdays for 2x/week workouts to give you results. Accessible and challenging for all levels and ages, beginner through athlete. Bring sneakers, mat and a water bottle. http://emmaholder.com. $7 Drop In.

Yoga for Every Body

$65

with Katie Beane-Lewis

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks
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, balance, flexibility, and self acceptance. Breath work and meditation will also be explored.
Full Course

Introduction to Fly Fishing

$120

with Scott Whitaker

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Portland Adult Education is offering Introduction to Fly Fishing-The Essential Elements taught by local Maine Registered Guide Scott R. Whitaker. This seven-session class will cover casting, flies, equipment, beginner entomology, knots, reading water, and rigs. This is a hands-on class so be ready to participate. We are offering two levels of tuition. The basic level includes Orvis' Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing by Tom Rosenbauer. The advanced level includes an Orvis Encounter Fly Rod set-up and the Orvis' Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing by Tom Rosenbauer.

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