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Hampden–Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 1

with Melanie Crowe

Apr
28

April 28th to May 8th, 2025

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 1:
April 28, 30, May 2, 8 

Waiting list available
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Orono-Windows 11 – In person 3 Weeks

with National Digital Equity Center Staff

Apr
30

April 30th, 2025

Price not available More Info

NDEC-National Digital Equity Center

The National Digital Equity Center brings years of community, state, national and international planning toward digital equity assuring all populations valid and equitable participation in the Internet of Things.

Windows 11 -  In person 3 Weeks

"Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this 3 week class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more."

Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team

Date: Wednesday, April 30th,May 7th, May 14th

Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cost: Free

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

 

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Orono-Alcohol Inks Class – In person

with Erin Ellis

Apr
30

April 30th, 2025

Alcohol Inks Class - In person

Have you heard of the magic that is alcohol inks? Create a watercolor look on non-porous surfaces. Make plain white tiles into pieces of art. No art skills needed to make something gorgeous, super easy, and unique. Paint on glazed surfaces, glass, metal, etc. A variety of surfaces will be provided.

Instructor: Erin Ellis

Date:  Wednesday, April 30

Time: 6:00-8:00pm           

Cost: $20  Materials Fee: $5 (paid directly to the instructor the night of the class)

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Orono-Chair Yoga: Virtual – 6 weeks Session 3

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

May
1

May 1st, 2025

Chair Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks

This morning class, practiced in a chair, offers mind and body benefits without having to get up and off the floor or even changing into Yoga clothes. Enjoy a “pick me up” at home or at your office by using structural techniques to improve your range of motion, relax tight or overused muscles and release tension from the mind.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Thursdays: 9:00-10:00 am

Starts: Session 3  May 1 - June 5 (no class May 26)

Cost: $62 for 6 week session

Image uploaded by Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 2:
May 5, 7, 9, 15

Waiting list available
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Orono-Tai Yoga: Virtual – 6 weeks Session 3

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

May
6

May 6th, 2025

Tai Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks

A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled breathing, stretching and strength for the mind and body! 

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Tuesdays: 9-10 am

Starts: Session 3 - Tuesday, May 6 - June 17 (No clases May 26)

Cost: $62 for each 6 week session