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Portland Adult Education



Home & Life Skills

in Personal Enrichment

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Factory 3 Staff

Calendar Sep 21, 2024 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 Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd

Calendar Sep 21, 2024 at 10 am, 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 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.

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.

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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