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Chords are Key to Piano

with Don Pride

Dec

6

December 6th, 2023

$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. 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.

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

Wheel Throwing (Beginner/Intermediate) – Tuesday Evening – Session III

with Olivia Houston

Dec

5

December 5th, 2023 to January 9th, 2024

$169 More Info

Join us in this fun, in-depth exploration of clay! This class will provide an easy and fun introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel and becoming acquainted with our studio and materials. In this 5-week session you will learn about all the stages of working with clay: throwing, trimming, surfacing, firing, glazing, and beyond! Our small class size and experienced teachers allows for lots of individual instruction and learning at your own pace. You will leave with your own, unique body of work and an exciting new skill/hobby! Location: Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook, 10 Wentworth Dr, Gorham. Materials Included. Cost:$169

Tuesday Evening: Session III, 12/5-1/9 (no class on 1/2), 6:00pm-8:00pm

Waiting list available

Wheel Throwing (Beginner/Intermediate) – Wednesday Evening – Session III

with Daisy Hutt

Dec

6

December 6th, 2023 to January 10th, 2024

$174 More Info

Join us in this fun, in-depth exploration of clay! This class will provide an easy and fun introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel and becoming acquainted with our studio and materials. In this 5-week session you will learn about all the stages of working with clay: throwing, trimming, surfacing, firing, glazing, and beyond! Our small class size and experienced teachers allows for lots of individual instruction and learning at your own pace. You will leave with your own, unique body of work and an exciting new skill/hobby! Location: Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook, 10 Wentworth Dr, Gorham. Materials Included. Cost:$169

Wednesday Evening, Session III, 12/6-1/10 (no class on 1/3), 6:00pm-8:00pm

Waiting list available

Winter Solstice Meditation & Vision Board Activity

with Elissa Nauman

Dec

16

December 16th, 2023

$25 More Info

Get ready to set your intentions for the Winter Solstice and manifest your desires! This class will consist of a guided meditation to set those intentions, followed by a vision board activity to support the manifestation of them. Materials are included, but you may wish to bring some personal photos of people, places or things that you could include on your vision board. Materials fee is $10, payable via cash or Venmo only. Elissa Nauman, MS, is the founder of Restoring Through Nature, LLC. She guides clients to achieve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health goals through the support of essential oils, energy work (Reiki and IET), and education. She has a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychological Services, and is certified in essential oils coaching, Usui Reiki Level 2, Integrated Energy Therapy, Reiki Crystal Healing, and is a Certified Chakra Therapist.

Saturday, 12/16, 10:00am-12:00pm, GMS, $25

Just Once Guitar for Busy People

with Don Pride

Dec

13

December 13th, 2023

$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.

Wednesday, 12/13, 6:00pm-8:30pm, GMS Band Room, $59 (includes book fee)

All About Surface (All Skill Levels) – Session III

with Piper Smith

$129 More Info

This class will focus on all different kinds of techniques for surfacing clay. These will include sgraffito, Mishima, transfers, and water etching! Whether you are new to clay or a potter looking to expand their skill set, you are sure to enjoy this class and learn a lot from our experienced instructor. Location: Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook, 10 Wentworth Dr, Gorham. Materials Included. Cost:$129

Session III: Thursdays, 12/7-1/11 (no class on 1/4), 11:00am-1:00pm