What is AI? What is happening in the world of Generative Artificial Intelligence? Come learn what AI is and what it isn’t. Demystify the rumors and find out for yourself what these revolutionary new tools really do. Join digital artist Andrew Edwards for an introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence, learn where society is headed, and how you can participate. Then dive into the creative side of AI art. Create new works of fiction and poetry with powerful new tools like Chat GPT. Explore various eras of human history at the click of a button. Mix photos together and generate stunning images with tools like Midjourney. Find out for yourself what this is all about.

Join us to discover how to use your iPad/iPhone! A class for all to enliven your life through this astounding device. We'll cover everything you need to know to feel comfortable and get the most out of this powerful tool. Bring your iPad/iPhone and learn to navigate your device comfortably, set up assistive technologies, create art, explore the web, take and share photos and videos, and more! Digital artist Andrew Elijah Edwards shares his knowledge and answers any questions you have in a supportive, community environment. ***NO CLASS: 11/23.

This 20 hr course will cover a variety of topics in basic computer skills to expand your digital literacy. This in-person class is self-paced through lesson modules with guidance from a live instructor. Topics include: Understanding of Hardware/Software components, Windows/Mac OS operating systems, Email Essentials, MS Word/Google Docs, and MS Powerpoint/Google Slides. Finishing all 20 hrs earns you a Merrymeeting Adult Education Certificate of Completion in Basic Computer Skills! ***NO CLASS: 11/23 & 12/28.

In this course, digital artist Andrew Edwards will teach you how to create, manipulate, and edit digital images. We will cover an array of digital tools for editing photographs, creating posters and digital collages, image corrections, combining photographs, polishing portraits, and creating original art. The course will cover the Adobe software Photoshop, as well as other methods of editing images. This is a good introductory course for anyone new to Photoshop and image manipulation or great for intermediate level if you are looking to brush up on some skills. ***NO CLASS: 12/28.