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Portland Adult Education



Our Classes

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Factory 3 Staff

Calendar Sep 24, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Ukulele For Beginners Session 1

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Sep 24, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular. Here's your chance to find out how to play this wonderfully versatile, go anywhere instrument. Join our no-stress program for some laughs and learning. Bring your sense of humor, a passion for music, and curiosity about playing. Once you master the basics you won't want to stop. So grab a uke, youd do not need to read music-sign up, tune up and show up. Let your musical journey begin!

Peg Loom Weaving

$125

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar Sep 28, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn to weave with peg looms, simple in design but with limitless possibilities to make colorful and textured pieces using all kinds of yarns, fabric, strips, fleece, or recycled materials. Bring your own sprical fibers if you want.

Intermediate Sewing: Patterns and Contruction

$120

with Michelle Kruegar

Calendar Oct 1, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week
Elevate your sewing creativity: master patterns, explore new techniques, and unlock your project possibilities. Basic sewing machine experience is required.

Landscapes in Watercolor

$125

with Audrey Parker

Calendar Oct 2, 2024 at 5:30 am, runs for 2 weeks
Learn the basics of watercolros adn how to bring landscapes to life, studying composition, value, and color to capture the beauty of teh world around us. Bring your own photos to paint from if you want.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd

Calendar Oct 2, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier

Calendar Oct 2, 2024 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.

Ferment This! Kombucha

$26

with Emma Holder

Calendar Oct 2, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
You could buy a $4 bottle of kombucha, or you could make your own for pennies. It's simply sweetened black or green tea with a culture added. We'll make a primary ferment in class. A secondary one will be demonstrated so you can make it at home once your primary has developed. We'll discuss kombucha's fascinating history, troubleshooting, glassware and SCOBYs (provided). This hybrid class will include the microbiology and the ferment creation. Instructor Emma Holder, Masters in Micro/Immuno, McGill '93, Zoom link, in-person address, materials list shared upon registration.




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