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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Spring 2025
with Craig Coffman
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ This class is held online via Zoom.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Spring 2025
with Craig Coffman
In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. This class is held online via Zoom.
Hungry Gourd Workshop Spring 2025
with Jessica Steele
In this exciting and hands-on class, students will have the unique opportunity to unleash their creativity by carving their very own wooden spoon and crafting a beautiful gourd bowl. As the class comes to a close, we will gather together to savor a delicious group meal, where we will proudly enjoy hearty soups and crusty bread. The best part is that this meal is on me, a delightful way to celebrate our accomplishments in this class. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com
Microsoft Excel Intermediate (Mar)
with Val Landry
Microsoft Excel Intermediate During this session, you will learn how to navigate multiple worksheets, save your workbook, create formulas, use functions, change the layout of your worksheet, and how to create practical worksheets. 1040 Income Tax – Maintain tax information that is very useful when preparing your annual tax return. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. Some examples of using Microsoft Excel as a Practical Tool: Grocery Shopping List – Quickly create a weekly grocery shopping list. What a time saver! Contractor Estimate Calculator - Great tool for any contractor who has to provide estimates for customers. Household Budget – Create a monthly budget of your household expenditures. This is a live online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) use two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.
Gathering Basket Spring 2025
with Jessica Steele
Elevate your basket-weaving skills in this intermediate-level workshop! You'll create a beautiful and functional gathering basket, complete with a sturdy handle and intricate woven patterns added through advanced techniques. This class is designed for those with some prior experience in basket weaving who are ready to take on a more detailed project. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with a handcrafted basket perfect for collecting fruits, flowers, or other treasures. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com
Needle Felting Wooly Owl Spring 2025
with Julie Knowlton
“Owl teach you how to make this fine feathered fellow! Create a charming needle-felted owl with options to add legs for perching or leave legless to hang as an ornament. Using a simple core shape, you’ll add wings, a face, and faux feathers. Great fun for those with some needle-felting experience, but beginners are welcome to try! All tools and materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own needle-felting pens, multi-tools, small pliers, or wire cutters.
Needle Felting Lovely Lamb Spring 2025
with Julie Knowlton
Create an adorable little lamb just in time for spring! Using a cheater’s armature, core wool, and soft lamb locks, craft a classic white lamb or get creative with fun colors like pink, blue, or rainbow. Suitable for adventurous beginners, though some felting experience is helpful. All materials are provided, but bring a pen tool or multi-tool if you have one.
Quickbooks: Basic Accounting Principles and QB Online (Apr)
with Val Landry
Basic Accounting Principles and Quickbooks Online During these three sessions, you will learn basic accounting principles and how to apply them to setting up QuickBooks online for a small business or organization. The design of the course is that you'll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. For this workshop, you have the option to receive a yearlong subscription to QB online. Upon registration, the survey provided will provide information about this opportunity. This is a live online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) use two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.