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Stained Glass Design Session IV

with Melody Hasbrouck

Dec

December 4th, 2021

$64 More Info

Represent your own designs in the medium of glass! Learn to develop your ideas into quick sketches and then into a full-scale design. We will play with shapes, colors, and textures to bring your design to life. Participants will learn how to pick out and cut glass accurately, use a grinder, foil, and solder resulting in an original piece. This class is open to beginners and those who want to build on their skills. It can also be used as an open studio to bring your own glass and use our tools to complete your work. Materials will be provided.

Session IV: Saturday, 12/4, 9:00am - 12:00 pm, Community Arts Center, 10 Wentworth Dr., $64

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Just Once Guitar for Busy People

with Don Pride

$59 More Info

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Class limited to 9 students. Students age 13+ are welcome.

Don Pride is a professional musician, teacher and composer who plays throughout the United States. He is a member of the Portland Jazz Orchestra and leads The Don Pride Band. Don teaches at the University of Southern Maine, St. Joseph’s College, the Portland Conservatory of Music and in his private studio.

Tuesday, 12/14, 6:00pm-8:30pm, GMS Band Room, $59 (includes book fee)

Substitute Teacher Training

with Brian Porter

Dec

December 6th to 14th, 2021

Free More Info

Whether you are just thinking about subbing or are a seasoned veteran looking to add some fresh ideas and “tools” to your repertoire, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this professional development opportunity. You will get to tour several schools within the Gorham School District and will meet various Gorham School District staff members. Learn about the required substitute paperwork and protocol, strategies to keep students on task, tips to make lessons more appealing to reluctant learners along with tried and true behavior modifiers. Participants completing the training will receive a differential upon subbing for Gorham School District.

Instructor: Brian Porter, 4 classes, Monday/Tuesday, 12/6/21 - 12/14/21, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Location: Gorham Municipal Building - Superintendent’s Conference Room

Fee: Free, Registration is required in order to attend training

Waiting list available

Balsam Fir Kissing Ball Workshop

with Lorraine and Tom Lindstedt

Dec

December 1st, 2021

$28 More Info

Create a gift, bring the fragrance of Christmas into your home and keep Maine green this Christmas. Using materials provided, you will make a beautiful, 16” full arrangement of Maine balsam decorated with red ribbons. Your kissing ball is designed to be hung in an archway or outdoors. It will remain fresh throughout the holidays and beyond. After the holidays, recycle the balsam in a fragrant sachet. You can do this! No experience required! Please bring gloves and small hand pruners to class. Materials for additional kissing balls will be available for purchase. Tom and Lorraine Lindstedt are experienced wreath makers, crafters and educators and operate Woodlot Management & Products; a local family owned and operated tree farm.

Wednesday, 12/1, 6:30pm-8:30pm, GMS cafeteria, $28 (includes materials fee)

Waiting list available

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Chords are Key to Piano

with Don Pride

Nov

November 30th, 2021

$59 More Info

In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give yourself years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. You can learn all the chords you will need to play any song in one session. Any song! Any style! Any key! Topics include: how chords work in a song, how to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it, how to form the three main types of chords, how to handle different keys and time signatures, how to avoid “counting” and how to simplify over 12,000 complex chords. Beginners can print out a free pamphlet on reading music by going online to http://www.pianofun.com/downloads/notes.html.

Tuesday, 11/30, 6:00pm-8:30pm, GMS Band Room, $59 (includes book fee)

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Essential Oils – Free Intro (Virtual)

with Elissa Nauman

Free More Info

You've heard about essential oils, maybe even picked up a bottle at the discount store and used it a couple of times. Maybe you think they're a fad? Perhaps you've heard that they are not worth the cost...whatever the reason, how about giving them another shot, or maybe learn about them for the first time? Before committing to several classes, why not try one for free? In this free pre-recorded video class, you will be given an overview of what essential oils are, how they are used, and why you may want to consider using them. You will also learn about the 5-part class that is being offered and what we will cover, as well as a bonus class at the very end! So what do you have to lose? Try it out for free and then decide if learning more is right for you!

Elissa Nauman is a health educator/coach and owner of Restoring Through Nature, LLC, where she guides clients to achieve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health goals with the support of essential oils. She has a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychological Services, is a Certified Essential Oils Coach, and is currently enrolled in a Chakra Therapist Certification program.

virtual, free introduction to Elissa’s Essential Oils for Well-Being class

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