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Portland Adult Education



Home & Life Skills

in Personal Enrichment

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd

Calendar Nov 16, 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.

Clothes Mending Workshop

$100

with Dan Toomre

Calendar Nov 17, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Mend your favorite garments to keep them out of landfills while saving money. You’ll learn on woven and knit fabrics, stitching by hand or machine.

Intermediate Sewing: Patterns and Contruction

$120

with Michelle Kruegar

Calendar Nov 19, 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 Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier

Calendar Nov 20, 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.

Balsam Fir Wreath Workshop

$25

with Tom, Lorraine Lindstedt

Calendar Nov 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Beginners will become instant wreath makers with no experience nesessary. Participants will take home a completed fragrant and full 20 inch fresh Balsam Fir Wreath decorated with a red bow. Your Wreath will remain fresh throughout the holidays and beyond. All materials are recyclable. Materials provided: Fresh Balsam fir locally and sustainably harvested, wreath ring, and red ribbon. Additional supplies available for a take home project. Please bring small hand shears, gloves are optional. Please bring $16 (cash, no checks) to the class for supplies.

Peg Loom Weaving

$125

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar Nov 23, 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.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd

Calendar Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 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.




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