Courses

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CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Class B Course

with John Batchelder

$4,500 More Info

Instruction is based on State Laws, Industry Regulations and Equipment Maintenance required for licensing. State of Maine standards for classroom and driving instruction are adhered to during the course. Students spend a good part of their instructional time operating trucks through a combination of on the range practice and road time.

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Personal Support Specialist

with Patti Feda

$275 More Info

This 50-hour course prepares participants to work in home health care or residential settings. Personal care, communication skills, observing, reporting, and documentation are taught. How to provide care safely and deal with emergencies, consumer rights, aging, and illness are additional topics covered in class.

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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

Burlap Ribbon Wreath

with Gabrielle Lovi

Dec

6

December 6th, 2023

$50 More Info

Learn how to create a beautiful burlap ribbon wreath. In this class you will make a burlap wreath, in natural burlap ribbon color and the red buffalo checkered ribbon accent and bow. (Check out the picture on our website at www.gorham.maineadulted.org.)This wreath is perfect to display all year long. At the end of the evening, you will take home a beautiful project. Once you are home, you can add your own embellishments, such as dried flowers or berries. Gabrielle Lovi has been an artisan for over 2) 0 years and is a board member of the United Maine Craftsmen.

Wednesday,12/6, 6:00pm-8:00pm, GMS, $50

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) – 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