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How to Sell on eBay, Etsy, and Poshmark for Fun and Profit

$39

with Barbara Monroe

Calendar May 7, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
Turn your clutter into cash and your hobbies into income! In this hands-on course, you will learn how to successfully sell on eBay, Etsy, and Poshmark. From setting up your shop to creating listings that sell. This class will give you the tools to start making money online, all while having fun. Please bring your laptop and a charger to class.

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For the Love of Cooks!

$79

with Topaz Smith

Calendar May 7, 2025 at 6:15 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Embark on a journey to learn how to make one of your favorite meals from a different culture. Through local, culturally-specific grocery stores and tastings, discover diverse foods and traditions by connecting with natives from all over the globe. Participants gain confidence in exploring an array of ingredients and environments building confidence to cook differently, while expanding culinary horizons. Engage with diverse communities in Portland through intercultural dialogue and recipes. Experience the world, one grocery aisle at a time. Classes will be located at various stores in the Portland area.

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Intro to Weaving
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Intro to Weaving

$135

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar May 10, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Join us for a four-hour visit to the world of handweaving. The class offers the opportunity to weave on a loom that has already been dressed (ready for weaving) for each student. This introduction allows the focus to be on what it feels like and what is seen when you take a shuttle in hand and weave. It is a great class to just try out weaving or for determining whether you want to further explore handweaving. Use of a 4-shaft table loom and weaving tools, plus fibers, are included in the cost. Bring a snack or lunch!
Intro to Welding
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Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier

Calendar May 10, 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 May 10, 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 Sewing

$110

with Katie Champlin, Dan Toomre, Stacy Owen

Calendar May 11, 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.
Lathe Turning Workshop: Spindle Turning
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Lathe Turning Workshop: Spindle Turning

$400

with Annalise Rubida

Calendar May 14, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
Learn how to turn between centers, focusing on turning spindles from rough stock, and turning coves and beads. These are the skills needed to make furniture parts for chairs, stools, and tables. The exercises will include activities to challenge your cutting touch, sharpen lathe edge tools, and start to explore bowls.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder or Mack Ladd

Calendar May 17, 2025 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.




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