Scarborough Adult Education
Maine Adult Education Program
Try Something New This Year
Make this the year you get your high school equivalency (HiSET) credential. Or, get inspired by learning a new skill or hobby. We offer cooking, crafts, and practical courses and seminars so that you can live your best life.
Whatever new skill or life change you’re dreaming of, there’s a good chance your local Maine adult education program can help you get there! Check out a few upcoming classes below:
Mar
11
Portrait of a Family through their 19th Century Letters
The lives of various siblings of the Googins family are described through their letters to their brother, William Hayes Googins of Scarborough. Lucy tells about her life working in one of the textile mills on Factory Island in Saco; Albion describes being a farmer in Hiram; Lydia passes on details of attending school in Harpswell […]
Mar
12
From Flour to Flavor: Crafting Authentic Potstickers
Learn the fundamentals of making Chinese dumplings at home. You will learn to make fresh scratch-made dough, and roll your own wrappers, and how to fold and pleat them using pork filling. We will then water-fry/steam the dumplings to create this restaurant favorite—pot sticker dumplings. Additionally, you will learn to make your own ginger-scallion oil […]
Mar
13
Ferment This! Peppers, carrots, and beyond…
Zoom or in-person Fermenting vegetables preserves them, and adds nutritional value and probiotics. It’s so easy – you’ll be a master in no time, fermenting all the things. Basic fermentation techniques will be demonstrated, and then you can use it on pretty much any vegetable. This hybrid class (in-person and zoom) will include both microbiology […]
Mar
14
Pumped Up Strength (ZOOM)
Pumped Up Strength is a new approach to resistance training. Utilizing combination movement patterns in a targeted, rhythmic progression, its superpower is the dynamic integration of upper and lower body movements set to fun music. The result? A sweat-drenched, functionally efficient workout that will challenge your body in new ways, improve lean muscle mass, and […]
Mar
18
Introduction to Compassionate Communication
In today’s polarized world, effective and compassionate communication can bridge divides, build trust, and foster healthier relationships, both personally and professionally. This introductory class explores how to communicate with empathy and clarity while staying true to oneself. You will learn how to use mindful breathing techniques, active listening, and how to apply these skills in […]