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Basic Blacksmithing

with Steve Anderson

Oct

October 13th to 15th, 2022

$55 More Info

In this two-day, introductory course explore the basics of the blacksmithing trade. Learn everything from wearing safety clothes to building and managing a coal fire. Learn what tools are needed to bend, twist, punch, drift, and forge shoulders. After watching demonstrations of specific blacksmithing techniques and tool use, students will be provided practice time.

Thursday, October 13 - 6pm to 8:30pm and Saturday, October 15 - 8am to 4pm (lunch included)

There is a $10.00 fee for materials and fuel which will be paid to the instructor on Thursday night.

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Discover Sign Language

with Ed2Go

$95 More Info

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This is an online class.

Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Along the way, you will learn signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and the activities you like to do.

Throughout the course, you will learn by watching videos that demonstrate how to make the signs and how to incorporate facial expressions to communicate in this beautiful language. This course is taught using the best practices of the industry with a minimum of audio support. Throughout it, you will be immersed in silence, which will help you gain an understanding of the perspective of Deaf people and sign language.

You will also gain an introduction to the world of the Deaf culture and explore topics such as lip reading, baby signs, and the career of interpreting. By the end of the course, when you meet a Deaf person, you will be ready to sign!

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Photography: After Dark

with Mike Leonard

Nov

November 9th, 2022

$20 More Info

ON LINE

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In this one-night class we will explore all the things you need to know to take successful images after the sun sets and before the sun rises. This session reviews exposure, how to shoot images in the dark - including the Milky Way and Aurora - and how to capture your best photo under just moonlight. We will review equipment helpful for nighttime photography, including using a cell phone.

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Travel Photography

with Mike Leonard

Nov

November 2nd, 2022

$20 More Info

ONLINE

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In this one-night class participants will learn how to create their best vacation images. Often when people come home from a family trip, their photos fall a little flat and do not capture the essence of their experience. This session helps people with camera settings and makes suggestions for the best times of the day to capture the perfect shot.

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Firearms Hunter Safety – Session Two

with Russell Corson

Oct

October 11th to 19th, 2022

$5 More Info

This course—taught by a trained, certified volunteer instructor according to statewide standards—combines 7.5 hours of classroom instruction with some required independent study at home between the first and second class.

Student must demonstrate to the instructor that they can safely handle a firearm, participate in activities, bring in a survival kit with appropriate contents, and pass a 50-question test with a grade of 70% or higher.

Class will meet on October 11, 17, 19, 2022

Waiting list available

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Number Skills for College – Online

with January Hapworth

Free More Info

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.

This course will prepare students for Algebra I and/or entry-level college math. Whether you need a refresher before registering for your first college math course or need to improve your scores on the ACCUPLACER, you will find this course helpful. There will be a review of whole number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, and other essential math skills. Word problems and the language of math will be explored.

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