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Beginner Hand and Machine Sewing

with Jeanette Guglielmetti

Jan

January 23rd to February 13th, 2020

$45 More Info

Perfect if you missed learning earlier in life, and for young adult guys n gals going out into the world! Save money, cultivate self-reliance, and learn new skills. Learn and practice: threading a needle, knotting the thread, basic hand stitches and their uses, mending a fallen hem, fixing a snag, sewing on a button, and pinning and cutting fabric with a simple pattern. Then pick one of two projects to practice skills, such as a shopping tote. Next, learn to operate a machine: threading the machine, winding a bobbin, adjusting tensions, sewing straight seams and finishing. Then pick one of two projects to practice: infinity scarf or pillow. Supply list provided once class determined to run. Jeanette teaches adult sewing classes at CE and Scarborough adult education. She’s a former Scarborough Middle School teacher of Applied Humanities and coordinated their students’ sewing club.

Four Thurs, 1/23 to 2/13/2020, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, $45 plus students provide supplies, Limit: 6

Instructor: Jeanette Guglielmetti

Growing Indoor Microgreens, Shoots and Soil Sprouts

with Raychell Libby

Jan

January 30th, 2020

$15 More Info

Enjoy nutrient-dense gourmet greens all year long! Savor distinct textures, flavors and features of these delicate plants, popularly used in fine dining as visual and flavor enhancers, in soup or salad as garnish, or in smoothies as energy boosters. Learn about these tiny first leaves, stems, roots and/or seeds of various herbs, beans, veges, and grains. Understand the differences between the three, avoid high prices in the gourmet produce section, grow them quickly and easily, any time of year, on most windowsills. Cover: health benefits, a few simple supplies, soil as the preferred growing medium, varieties to get you started, fertilizers, harvest, storage, pest & disease prevention, composting & troubleshooting….even their use as feed for backyard chickens and farm animals. Taste some greens, take home a seed packet, get started!

Raychell is a horticulturist, landscaper and owner of Fervor Farm in Hollis. She’s been dubbed, “the house plant lady” at Broadway Gardens where she’s been sharing her passion for plants and gardening for 10 years.

Thurs, 1/30/2020, 6:00 to 7:30pm, $15

Instructor: Raychell Libby

Houseplant First Aid & Propagation

with Raychell Libby

Feb

February 11th, 2020

$15 More Info

Take home a new baby plant. Houseplants purify the air, regulate humidity, even reduce stress levels, and enhance mood. They add natural beauty, wonder and joy to our lives. Cover basic needs: light, soil, water, nutrients and protection from pests. Overview typical problems and solutions, with attendees encouraged to bring a photo of, or their actual challenged plant, for advice on care. Explore best bet varieties for various light levels, easiest care, air purification, and gift-giving. Learn basic propagation techniques, then get hands on, try it yourself, and take home your very own propagated baby plant. On behalf of Broadway Gardens, one lucky student will also take home their very own houseplant! Bring transport box with cold protection/wrap for any plants you bring in or take home. Raychell is a horticulturist, landscaper and owner of Fervor Farm in Hollis. She’s been dubbed, “the house plant lady” at Broadway Gardens where she’s been sharing her passion for plants and gardening for 10 years.

Tues, 2/11/2019, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, $15

Instructor: Raychell Libby

Indoor Seed Starting and Garden Planning

with Raychell Libby

Feb

February 25th, 2020

$15 More Info

Start your own veges, flowers, and herbs indoors. Jumpstart your spring garden. Learn about basic supplies: best varieties, containers, seed starting mediums, and fertilizers. Planning ahead for your spring garden, when to start indoor seeds, planting depths, lighting and warmth, watering and fertilizer, transplanting and hardening off, and common mistakes to avoid. Take home a seed packet and Broadway Gardens coupon.

Tues, 2/25/2020, 6:00 to 8:00pm, $15

Instructor: Raychell Libby

Beginner Guitar

with Ian Weidner

Feb

February 26th to March 18th, 2020

$60 More Info

Always popular! Absolute beginners plus those with a little experience will learn chords, skills, and techniques to build a strong foundation to jumpstart your guitar playing journey. Learn to strum simple tunes and make the most of practice time. Open to adults and students 16 yrs+. Acoustic guitar and picks required; electronic tuner and capo highly recommended. Ian has played guitar for over 25 years and has taught group and private lessons for over six years; excellent student evals here at the Scarborough Adult Learning Center keep students coming back for more!

Four Wed, 2/26 to 3/18/2020, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, $60

Instructor: Ian Weidner

Beginner Hand and Machine Sewing: Open Studio

with Jeanette Guglielmetti

Feb

February 27th to March 19th, 2020

$30 More Info

Finish that project and get the support you need! Designed for beginner-level hand and machine sewers in need of some guidance as they work on simple projects of their own choosing. Sewers can work to complete existing projects or begin new ones. No need to have taken Jeanette’s previous class - open to all beginners who have knowledge of the very basics. Bring all your own materials, including a machine if needed.

Jeanette teaches adult sewing classes at CE and Scarborough adult education. She’s a former Scarborough Middle School teacher of Applied Humanities and coordinated their students’ sewing club.

Three Thurs, 2/27 to 3/19/2020 (no class 3/12), 5:30 to 7:30 pm, $30 plus student provides supplies, Limit: 6

Instructor: Jeanette Guglielmetti

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