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Martial Arts for Families (Ages 6+)
with Jessica Peck-Lindsey, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Ages: 6 - 19
Families who play together, stay together. Whether you have had marital arts training or are just a beginner, all families are welcome to this fun, stress-free marital arts class! Based on World Tang Soo Do, Jessica Peck-Lindsey will guide participants through gentle therapeutic exercises that lead up to focus work and traditional forms. Learn a new way to move, together! No prior martial arts training is necessary. Classes are designed to meet the expereince level of participant from beginner to advanced. No class 10/12.
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Beginning Ceramics
with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $75 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $75 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *There will be class on 10/12.
Caribbean Cuisine: Ropa Vieja
with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join Tony for this special one-night cooking workshop! Ropa vieja is a classic Caribbean dish of shredded beef stewed in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and spices, traditionally made with flank steak or chuck roast that is slow-cooked until tender. The name means "old clothes" in Spanish, referring to the shredded meat's appearance. It's typically served with white rice, black beans, and other vegetables. Special Note: The instructor will provide the shredded beef already cooked, while students will prepare the side dishes together in class. The instructor will go over how students can make the shredded beef at home. Please bring containers to take food home with you! *There is a $25 ingredients fee, payable to the instructor at class.
Ceramics Open Studio
with Cynthia Plaisted, Noble Adult & Community Education
Come join us as we explore the wonders of clay! You will develop and use it to create unique pieces of your own design through a variety of techniques. You will be encouraged to try the manual and electric wheels, roller, carving tools, and beautiful glazes to bring the pieces you imagine to life. Beginners to experts welcome.
Class scheduled as follows;
Classes 1-4: For creation
Class 5: Prepping pieces for firing
Class 6: Glazing pieces
Clay and glaze cost is $45 due to the instructor at the first class.
There is a max of 15 students per session.
** Please note: If a Monday class is cancelled due to weather, class will be made on up Tuesday.
*No class 10/12, 2/15
Myths of Medicare
with Tyler Kretschmar, Noble Adult & Community Education
Reviews the basics and coverage levels of Medicare
• Coverage of Part A, B, C and D
• When to sign up
• How to sign up
• The differences between Medicare advantage and Medicare supplement
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Watercolor Studio: Foundations for Beginners (Level 1)
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Discover the joy of watercolor in this welcoming three-week series designed for true beginners. Learn essential skills like brush control, color mixing, layering, and simple composition through guided practice and relaxed, supportive instruction. Each class builds confidence while allowing space to experiment and play. Leave with finished pieces and the skills to keep painting on your own. Meets 5–7:30pm for three weeks. $25 materials fee; all supplies provided.
Photography for Beginners
with Jason Baldwin, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Bring your camera and learn to achieve better results by breaking away from the Auto exposure setting. You will learn how your camera and lens controls exposure, color and depth of field and from there, how to take control of those settings to achieve the results you are looking for.
Stained Glass for Beginners
with Penny Hartwell, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No Class: 10/12, 1/18, 2/15. **Snow Date: 3/22.