Start at the beginning. Learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin and sew an accurate ¼ inch seam. Make simple projects every week. Have fun and learn at your own pace while building your skills and gaining confidence. Move on to making your own pillowcase, using the “hot dog” method and learning a French seam. You will need to purchase your own fabric for pillowcases and have basic sewing supplies, needles, thread, scissors and a working sewing machine with manual. The instructor will provide material for all other projects and has a sewing machine available for use.

About Lori: Lori got started sewing because her daughter wanted a quilt when she was in kindergarten after she had heard a story about a quilt. She was 5 years old. She’s been sewing ever since, for over 15 years! Lori also loves being able to share her knowledge of sewing with beginners who are just starting out as well as others who are learning new tricks of the trade. “Teaching the correct way to use sewing machines to create clothing, display items used for decoration and practical items to use around the house or to give as gifts is such a rewarding experience.”

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

This is the continuation of Sewing for Beginners. You must have taken Sewing for Beginners I to register for this class.

About Lori: Lori got started sewing because her daughter wanted a quilt when she was in kindergarten after she had heard a story about a quilt. She was 5 years old. She’s been sewing ever since, for over 15 years! Lori also loves being able to share her knowledge of sewing with beginners who are just starting out as well as others who are learning new tricks of the trade. “Teaching the correct way to use sewing machines to create clothing, display items used for decoration and practical items to use around the house or to give as gifts is such a rewarding experience.”

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Transform your broken chair into a useful and attractive addition to your home. This class is for splint woven seats or seats with cane woven through holes around the edge of the chair seat. Bring a plastic bucket, scissors and a chair. Material fee of $30 to be paid directly to the instructor first night for pegs and cane.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Devices connected to the internet have become a part of our everyday life. In this class you will learn about the wide variety of devices, from the servers that receive, store and transmit our data, all the way to tablets, smartphones and wearable devices.

About Nicole: Nicole is an experienced teacher/tutor with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry at the preschool, elementary, middle school, high school and college level. Nicole is genuinely getting to know students to make them more comfortable and to make learning interesting and useful for students in an environment in which they feel safe and respected.

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join us for this one-hour workshop as we talk about paying for college. Note: We will send all participants a link to the Zoom meeting prior to the start date.

FAME administers Maine’s higher education finance programs. Through a variety of loan, grant and scholarship programs, FAME helps Maine students and families meet the costs associated with higher education.

Plan for the future. How an estate plan helps put you in control. This seminar focuses on strategies clients and prospects can use to care for the people and things they love most and how to leave a lasting and meaningful legacy. No discounts.

About Mark: As the son of two teachers, education is a priority for Mark and is why he is also a volunteer instructor with many local adult education programs - teaching seminar courses on budgeting, personal and business finance, health care, retirement plans, social security, estate considerations, 401ks and IRAs.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Bookmaking has a long, rich history. Artists all over the globe have embraced this method of expression and pushed the boundaries of what “making a book" means. Handmade books are a fun and satisfying functional art form. The methods of bookmaking are endless, and once you try one, you will want to learn more! Giving a handmade book as a gift is a very special keepsake indeed. Especially if you fill it with your own artwork! Beginner to advanced students welcome. Supply list will be sent to all participants once we know class will run.

About Debra: Debra Bickford has lived in the Buxton and Hollis area for over 50 years. She has a BA from Maine College of Art and a BS in Art Education from USM. She has taught Visual Arts in Maine at the High School Level for 37 years and recently retired. She has also served on the board of the Maine Art Education Association for twenty years and was the President from 2017-19. In 2015 she was the MAEA Secondary Art Educator of the year and in 2018 she was honored with the MAEA Art Educator of the year. Debra is a painter and printmaker who loves to garden.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Excel, Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program to handle the task of managing, storing and organizing information. In fact, most workplaces require that new employees have a basic level of understanding of Excel. This four-week course will introduce you to the fundamentals of this program. You’ll learn how to set up worksheets quickly and efficiently and learn how to do basic formulas. In addition, you’ll get tips on sorting and analyzing data, designing charts and graphs. By the time you’re done, you’ll be using this application like a pro!

About Jenny: Jenny Raymond has been part of the B.E. community for over 25 years. She sees herself as a life longer learner, earning her B.S. in Accounting in her 30's and her MBA in her 40's. She has also taken courses with Bonny Eagle Adult Ed. Her work experience includes insurance, banking, finance and accounting. Jenny is eager to share her experience and knowledge with her students in a friendly and caring way.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.