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Portland Adult Education



Personal Enrichment

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 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.

Intermediate Watercolors

$175

with Audrey Parker

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
Take your watercolor basics and shape a painting practice for yourself. Some experience is required, such as one of Factory 3's other watercolor classes.

Ferment This! Sauerkraut (with decorations for gift giving)

$26

with Emma Holder

Calendar Mar 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
You’ll learn a basic tried and true sauerkraut recipe, technique and troubleshooting. Then we'll add various vegetable shapes and designs along the sides for a beautiful presentation - these make excellent gifts. Local delicious cabbage makes ferments that last for months, and maintains flavor and nutrient content. You'll learn about the marvelous microorganisms that surround us, give us “terroir” and keep us healthy by replenishing our microbiomes. This hybrid class will include both microbiology and ferment creation. Instructor Emma Holder, Masters in Micro/Immuno, McGill University.

Contemporary Line Dance (Session 2)

$84

with Joyce Bailey

Calendar Mar 6, 2025 at 7 pm

Line dancing is accessible to everyone, fun for all, and no partner is needed! This will not be strictly country line dancing as a wide range of music will be used. Those who have done jazz and ballroom dancing will enjoy this form of dance too. Dances will be varied and suited for beginner and experienced students. (Drop in Fee $15)

Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design

$120

with Tomas Amadeo

Calendar Mar 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

$135

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar Mar 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 Mar 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.

Candle Making

$90

with Lauren Chunias

Calendar Mar 8, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of creating jar candles using 100% soy wax and fragrances infused with essential oils.




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