Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano, or did you start when you were young and wish to continue your journey? Now is the perfect time to pursue your passion! Enroll in our private piano lessons, available in packages of four half hour lessons, and discover how much you can achieve. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, these tailored lessons will help you reach your musical goals.  Instructor: Susan Frank    

Mon or Tues, 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30, You Pick, $120

Stay Active This Winter!

York Adult Education invites you to enjoy a safe and comfortable space for walking at York Middle School. Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to get your steps in and stay active, no matter the weather.

Choose Your Own Adventure: Walk at your own pace and choose from mapped-out routes with mileage markers.

Optional Challenges: Tackle the stairs for an extra boost or add variety to your routine with exercise stops along the way.

All Levels Welcome: Whether you're a beginner or looking for a way to stay fit, this program is perfect for everyone. Registration is required.

Just drop in and walk your way to better health!

If you love to mix and match your rings, this workshop is perfect for you! Each student will create three small rings, exploring various textures such as stamping and hammering to embellish them. After crafting the rings, you'll attach a small bezel and set two stones. You'll have the freedom to design your rings and decide how they will stack together. No prior experience is required, and all materials are included. Join us to create a unique and personalized set of stackable rings! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even need to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 900 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs. There are lots of laughs along the way and learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

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Using brightly colored fusing glass, create a stunning heart dish that will brighten any room! In this workshop, you'll learn the techniques to design and fuse glass into a vibrant and eye-catching piece. Perfect for adding a splash of color to your home or giving as a thoughtful gift. Join us and discover the joy of working with fused glass.

at Firefly Pottery, 72 Mirona Rd Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. #nov2024

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. The fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question-and-answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.

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In this class, you'll learn to form and forge metal to create a beautiful bracelet with a unique front clasp featuring a small bezel-set stone. Through demonstrations and ample work time, each student will master various soldering techniques and the metal forming process to shape the bracelet. After fabricating the bracelet, you'll add a small stone to serve as the clasp. All materials are included, and no prior experience is necessary. Join us and craft a stunning, personalized bracelet from start to finish! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801