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All materials listed below are required unless otherwise noted. 

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Career Advancement  |  Creative Arts  |  Culinary Arts  |  Home & Family  |  Languages  |  Mind & Body Wellness  |  Music & Dance  |  Recreation & Travel

Career Advancement

  • Prerequisite: CASAS testing, with a score of 239 or better, is required to complete enrollment. No exceptions. Appointments available at our Saco Learning Center; please call 202-3846 to set up.
  • A 1.5-inch, 3-ring binder.
  • $125-$150 fee for medication pass payable to the instructor at your scheduled test

Creative Arts

  • Sharp fabric scissors

  • Hand sewing needles

  • Pins

  • Heavy-duty thread (quilting, upholstery, or button threads are best).

  • If you have cotton twill rug binding you want to use, bring it. If not, there will be different materials available for purchase.

  • A small plastic cereal bowl

  • A size 5 crochet hook

  • At least 3 oz. each of four different colored worsted acrylic yarns (avoid dark colors; no black or navy).

  • 1 small tube each of:
    • cadmium yellow (light)
    • cobalt blue
    • alizarin crimson
  • Any colors you already have
  • 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal!)
  • 1 round #10 watercolor brush
  • 1 inch wide flat brush
  • 1 drawing pencil #2H
  • 1 eraser
  • 1 lightweight board or piece of cardboard
  • 2 sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, 22×30″ Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class
  • A5.5- X 8.5-inch spiral multimedia sketchbook,
  • Mechanical pencil with eraser
  • Several gel or ballpoint pens with fine or medium points
  • A container to hold your materials when traveling to different sites.
  • Optional: Watercolor pencil set (instructor recommends Pentel Arts Aquash water brushes available on Amazon – materials approx. $35).
  • Purchase your Lighthouse Lovers Cruise tickets through the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath (appox. $63). 
  • A computer with stable internet connection
  • Your fully charged digital camera or smartphone for all sessions.
  • Computer
  • Stable internet connection
  • Fully charged digital camera
  • Computer
  • Stable internet connection
  • Fully charged digital camera
  • Computer
  • Stable internet connection
  • Fully charged smartphone (Android or Apple)
  • 1 pair of heavy-duty plastic gloves 
  • 1 light-colored 100% cotton item to dye (T-shirt, handkerchief, pillowcase, etc.).
  • Wear clothing for dyeing and bring a lunch/drink. Note: Dyeing is outside, so wear weather-appropriate clothing.
  • 1 small tube each of:
    • cadmium yellow (light)
    • cobalt blue
    • alizarin crimson
  • 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal)
  • 1 round #10 watercolor brush
  • 1 inch wide flat brush
  • 1 drawing pencil #2H
  • 1 eraser
  • 1 lightweight board or piece of cardboard
  • 2 sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, 22×30″ Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class
  • 1 small tube each of:
    • cadmium yellow (light)
    • cobalt blue
    • alizarin crimson
  • Any colors you already have
  • 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal!)
  • 1 round #10 watercolor brush
  • 1 inch wide flat brush
  • 1 drawing pencil #2H
  • 1 eraser
  • 1 lightweight board or piece of cardboard or portable watercolor easel
  • A lidded jar of water
  • 2 sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, 22×30″ Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class
  • Optional: A folding chair
  • Your favorite tools (basic tools will also be provided)
  • Optional: your own sea glass (sea glass will be provided)

Culinary Arts

  • If attending the class via Zoom, schedule a time after 2/19 to pick-up your SCOBY at the Adult Ed office at 28 Jameson Hill Road in Old Orchard Beach. We are open Mon–Thurs, 10am–4pm, give us a call at 207-934-7922 to schedule a pick-up!
  • An apron
  • Bags or containers for leftovers
  • An apron
  • Bags or containers for leftovers

Home & Family

  • Instructor will collect a fee for materials: $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers.
  • A strong internet connection
  • A Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles (as courses are Mac-based)
  • A strong internet connection
  • A Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles (as courses are Mac-based)
  • A strong internet connection
  • A Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles (as courses are Mac-based)
  • A 1-inch binder (or folder) for handouts
  • A notebook
  • A pen
  • Your iPad/tablet, phone, or laptop (for researching plants)
  • A notebook
  • A pen or pencil
  • A calculator
  • A Tarot deck, preferably the Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck: available at Flourish in Biddeford, Leapin’ Lizards in Portland, or Amazon.
  • Eye, face, and lip makeup that you typically use
  • A mirror
  • A smartphone, tablet, or laptop
  • A pen
  • A notebook
  • A pen or pencil
  • A calculator
  • A Tarot Deck (preferably the Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck, available at Flourish in Biddeford, Leapin’ Lizards in Portland, or Amazon).
  • Recommended: Guided Tarot for Seamless Readings by Stefanie Caponi.

Languages

Textbook: Berlitz French Picture Dictionary by Berlitz Publishing (ISBN 9781780044774)

Textbook: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein

ISBN 978-0071463386

Approximately $12

Textbook: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein

ISBN 978-0071463386

Approximately $12

Textbook: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein

ISBN 978-0071463386

Approximately $12

Mind & Body Wellness

  • Water
  • A towel
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing
  • A thick blanket or camping pad to lay on
  • A small pillow or towel roll for the head
  • Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing
  • A yoga mat
  • A notebook
  • A pen
  • An open mind and heart
  • Optional: crystals, tarot or oracle cards that you already have
  • A stable internet connection
  • A yoga mat
  • Any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion)
  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • A yoga mat
  • Wear something comfortable to move in
  • A yoga mat
  • 2 yoga blocks (or thick books)
  • A yoga strap (or long scarf)
  • A blanket
  • Water
  • Optional: bug spray
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing

A Tarot deck (Rider Waite preferred, but bring the deck you are currently using)

Music & Dance

  • A nylon or steel-stringed acoustic guitar
  • Picks (plectrums)
  • An electronic tuner 
  • Textbook: Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition: Book 1, 2 & 3 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch
  • Ballet flat shoes
  • Wear something comfortable to move in
  • Tap shoes
  • Wear something comfortable to move in
  • Wear comfortable clothing 
  • Bring water
  • A nylon or steel-stringed acoustic guitar
  • Picks (plectrums)
  • An electronic tuner 
  • Textbook: Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition: Book 1, 2 & 3 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch

A Djembe, Ashiko, Conga or other hand drum. Some rentals are available at $5/drum, payable to instructor in class. Email info@namorydrum.com to reserve a drum.

  • A stable internet connection
  • A computer, tablet or cellphone
  • A piano or keyboard available during class
  • A computer, tablet, or phone to Zoom from
  • A piano or keyboard
  • A steady internet connection during class
  • A computer, tablet, or phone to Zoom from
  • A guitar available in class
  • A steady internet connection during class
  • 2 small scarves, kerchiefs, or handkerchiefs (or something similar) to wave
  • A water bottle
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no sandals or high heels).

Recreation & Travel

  • Golf clubs (putter, sand wedge, 7 iron, and Driver)
  • Sneakers/golf shoes
  • Collared shirts
  • NO jeans, gym shorts, or T-shirts.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Optional: brimmed hat or cap (which helps with both sun and bugs)
  • Optional: Binoculars
  • A pickleball paddle
  • 2 balls marked with your name (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon)
  • Water
  • Wear weather-appropriate activewear, tennis shoes.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Bringing binoculars is highly encouraged!
  • Optional: brimmed hat or cap (which helps with both sun and bugs)
  • Wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Optional: brimmed hat or cap (which helps with both sun and bugs).
  • Optional: Binoculars if you want to see what birds and animals are about.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Bringing binoculars is highly encouraged!
  • Optional: brimmed hat or cap (which helps with both sun and bugs)

Administrative Office

28 Jameson Hill Road

Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

(207) 934-7922

adultedinfo@rsu23.org

Mon–Thurs

10am–4pm

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Academic Office

80 Common Street

Saco, ME 04072

(207) 282-3846

learningcenter@rsu23.org

Mon–Thurs

9am–3pm

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