Adult Education
SPRING 2026

To register please call 794-3004 x 211 or email pmurray@msln.net

Adult Education class fees are due and payable on or before the class starting date. Refunds are available until the end of the second class. Refunds will be given if the course is cancelled/not offered. Students who have registered, paid the course fee, and then opt to drop the course after the end of the second class, will not be refunded. Students dismissed from a course following notice and a meeting to address the reason will not be due a refund.

We respectfully ask that if you are feeling ill, you stay home to help keep everyone healthy.

Class sizes may be limited to allow safe distancing. Register early to help ensure the class is offered and you are enrolled in it.

Northern Penobscot Tech Region III also has outstanding Career and Technical programs for all high school Juniors and Seniors, and post graduates in our Region! Planning to attend college? Region III is for you. Earn college credits, obtain certifications and licenses that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain

meaningful employment.

WELDING

Instr: Gabe Castonguay

Date: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

(except Holidays & School Vacations)

8 wks. January 21st—March 25th Fee: $550

6 wks. April 8th—May 27th Fee: $415

No previous welding experience is necessary for the SMAW/FCAW course. The Welding course meets two nights per week and is designed to allow students to progress at their own pace. After learning the basics of welding in the first session, students may choose to enroll in the next session’s Welding course at a reduced price to prepare for their AWS (American Welding Society) certification. Students choosing to prepare for the AWS structural certification will pay an additional fee. These welding career courses can help you prepare to enter the workforce as a structural welder. Leather safety-toed boots are required. All other necessary welding gear will be supplied.

Note: NPT Region III is the only accredited AWS testing facility in the state of

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)

NEW

  Instr: Abby Woodhead; Licensed ASL Interpreter

 Date: January 26-March 9, 5:30-7:30 (6 wks.)

Fee: $85.00

Learn to communicate in a whole new way! This fun, beginner-friendly class covers the manual alphabet, basic signs, and Deaf culture. Enjoy interactive lessons and videos that make learning ASL easy and engaging.

Landowner/Forestry 201

  Instr: Terri Coolong, Former Maine State Forest Service Forester

Date: March 23rd-April 13th, 4 wks

Time: 5:30-8pm

Fee: $55.00

Are you interested in learning more about your woods? Pick up where Forestry 101 left off. Terri Coolong, former Maine Forest Service Forester, will facilitate a 4-week class this fall. Topics may include, but are not limited to, how to read a deed, reclaiming old apple trees, how to protect water resources during a timber harvest, timber trespass and wildfire prevention, boundary line maintenance, invasive plant recognition, and non-timber forest products.

Forestry 101 is not a prerequisite

NEW

Let’s Make Sourdough Series

101:Starting a Starter

Instr: Meloney Marquis -Knead It Bakery

Date: February 23rd (snow date 3/2)

5:30-7 p.m. (1 night)

Fee: $25.00

In this beginner-friendly class, Meloney will guide you through the process of creating your own sourdough starter from scratch. You will learn how to begin your starter culture, feed and maintain it, and prepare it for baking. She will also cover common challenges and answer your questions along the way. ** Please bring a Quart size glass jar with lid or glass bowl with lid to take your starter home.**

102: Ready, Set, Bake!

Instr: Meloney Marquis -Knead It Bakery

Date: March 23rd

5:30-8:30 p.m. (1 night)

Fee: $45.00

If you joined Meloney’s class last month, your starter should now be strong, healthy, and ready to bake with! In this class, you will learn how to use your starter to mix, fold, and shape a beautiful loaf of sourdough. If you do not have active starter, or you did not attend the 101 class, please let us know when you sign up for the class. You will have the option to purchase some from the instructor. Bring your prepared starter. Materials provided include a banneton for shaping and transporting your dough home for its overnight refrigerator rise. You will bake your loaf at home the following day. **NOTE: Sign-up for this class is required by March 16th to allow time to have materials on hand.

Quilting with Pre-cuts

Instr: Peggy Murray

Date: 1/6-2/3, 2/10-3/17, 3/24-4/28,5/5-6/2 6-8 p.m.(on-going) (5-weeks)

Fee: $20.00

Do you like to sew and create quilts, or would you like to learn how? Join us for a weekly FUN evening of sewing and quilt making. Learn new tips and techniques while you build projects based largely on pre-cuts. Many like to use this as time set aside with no distractions, so you force yourself to sit at your machine and draw inspiration and encouragement from others. Along with your machine, bring fabric, thread, and scissors. The Power, Pressing Station, and Cutting Station will be provided. This is an ongoing class; call or email to join anytime

Pyrography / Wood Burning

 Instr: Roger Ryder

Date: January 13—March 10

6-8 p.m. (8-weeks)

Fee: $35.00

This class is a gathering of those who are interested in learning or expanding their skills in pyrography. This group offers the opportunity to work with an experienced artisan and others who enjoy the craft of wood burning. In this expanded class the instructor will explore the steps to move your hobby into a business. Find your vision for perfecting your art, and explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship using your artistry.

Pruning 101 Workshop NEW

 Instr: Kate Garland, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Horticulture Professional

Date: April 7th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Fee: $20.00

Join Kate Garland for a hands-on Pruning workshop. Participants will learn about essential pruning tools, proper timing, and the types of cuts best suited for a variety of ornamental, native, and edible woody plants. This partially outdoor session (weather permitting) will include live demonstrations and practical guidance to help you build confidence in your pruning skills.. Pre-registration is required. Please dress for the weather, bring a chair for outside if desired, and for safety and biosecurity reasons, do not bring your own tools.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate, please call 942-7396 to discuss your needs. Requests received at least 10 days before the workshop provide adequate time to meet them, though all will be considered.

Famous Doughnut Holes NEW

 Instr: Chef Tyler Arnold

Date: April 29, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Fee: $45.00

Join Chef Tyler to learn the secrets behind Gather Brunch & Bar Famous Donut Holes, and how you can make them at home. Come learn the difference between a cake style donut and a yeast-leavened donut. We will be making some of Gather’s most popular donut holes.

 Lemon with blueberry filling, Pumpkin with cream cheese filling, and Hot Cocoa with marshmallow filling. We will also explore the secrets to a leavened style dough with the making of New Orleans style beignets.

Felting: Felted Soap**NEW*

Instr: Elise Guplerud

Date: March 18th , 1 night

(snow date 3/24)

5:30—7:30 p.m.

Fee: $30

Spend a relaxing evening learning the art of wet felting while you wrap a bar of soap in soft, colorful wool. The felted soap makes a great built in loofa! It is a simple and fun project that makes a beautiful gift — or, something special to treat yourself! All materials are provided or bring your favorite soap bar to cover.

ServSafe Sanitation

 Instr: Cole Averill

Date: TBD, 4 wks., Time: 3-5:30 p.m.

Fee: $175.00 (Includes testing and textbooks)

Do you work at a restaurant, diner, convenience store, or school nutrition program in food service? Did you know that the State of Maine requires all food establishments to have at least one full-time Certified Food Protection Manager on staff? Perhaps you volunteer at your organization’s “Bean Suppers” and are concerned about proper food handling and safety. This 4-night ServSafe course provides that knowledge and a recognized certification.

Call now to register, class will be scheduled as demand warrants and instructor is available

Heartsaver-CPR/First Aid

Instr: TBD

Date: TBD- (1-day) 9a.m.-3p.m.

Fee: $75

The 6-Hour Heartsaver course is designed to provide the lay-person with the skills and knowledge to be able to perform CPR, render basic first aid when needed, and use the AED. Recognize when help is needed and feel confident that you know how to provide that help

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