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Play the Ukulele; The Journey Begins Here

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 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!

Best Clothing and Makeup Colors

$35

with Candace Sanborn

Calendar Feb 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Is your closet full of black-colored clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? In this fun interactive class, you'll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. You'll also receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks, along with sunglasses colors and jewelry metals to flatter your coloring!

Creative Writing Deep Dive

$120

with Kathryn Amato

Calendar Feb 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Build community PMongst other writers and hone your craft in this 4-week creative deep dive.

Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design

$120

with Tomas Amadeo

Calendar Feb 8, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Whether designing a machine part, a table, or a house, learn the basic function of CAD software from a professional designer and engineer.

Intro to Weaving
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Intro to Weaving

$135

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar Feb 8, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the steps of making a small quilt from start to finish. Emphasis on completion, not perfection!

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier

Calendar Feb 8, 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

Calendar Feb 8, 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 Cyanotype Printing

$60

with Megan Bainbridge

Calendar Feb 9, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week
Make unique prints using the historic cyanotype process that uses the sun to print on any specially coated surface.




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