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Introduction to Zentangle®
with Irene Burgess, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn the Zentangle method for mindful drawing and create your own art even if you don’t think you are an artist. Using the Zentangle motto of “anything is possible one stroke at a time,” you’ll learn simple pen strokes that will open up doors to creative pattern-making for relaxation, creativity, and focus. In this introduction, Irene Burgess, certified Zentangle teacher, will provide you the basics of the method in a stress-reducing atmosphere designed to make you appreciate your own creativity. All supplies needed will be provided.
Multimedia Botanicals: Watercolor and Ink for Beginners
with Dana Bateman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This class is a watercolor with pen and ink class for beginners, or people who need a space to pull out the watercolors that are collecting dust. Students will leave with a matted, abstract botanical/nature-based piece. We will start with a free painting approach with an emphasis on colors and patterns in nature, creating two different pieces. Working from an array of photos, art books and bouquets of fresh flowers, students will be encouraged to paint, draw, or even transfer some abstract botanical shapes and images onto their watercolors. With a supply of different sized mats, we will mix and match our pieces with the goal of everyone finding a mat for one of their pieces.
Mushroom Printmaking
with Kayla Lovejoy, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Learn the art of reduction printmaking. Blocks will be pre-stamped to give a basic outline of the design and make it easy to follow along. Carve, ink, and print your block, and experiment with different colors and techniques. Everyone will leave class with 10-20+ prints and their carved block. Materials fee payable to instructor: $10
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Reiki Practice Circle
with Valerie Lofaso, Noble Adult & Community Education
This is an opportunity to practice giving Reiki in a safe and guided environment with an opportunity to also receive a session as well. Reiki II certification is a requirement. If you'd like to attend, but took Reiki II elsewhere, please bring your Reiki II certificate with you.
*Required to be at least Reiki 2 certified.
Maximum: 20 Students
Kids Fluid Acrylic Canvas (Shapleigh)
with Nicole Williams, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where kids will work with their caregivers to create a fluid acrylic canvas. This is a perfect way to spend an afternoon during school vacation week with your creative child! Open to ages 6 and up.
There is a material fee of $20, payable to the instructor.
Spring Candle Making (FF)
with Asia Cole, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Ages: 7 - 17
*This is a Family-Friendly program, which means this workshop is open only to adults with minors. To participate in this program, adults need to register themselves and at least one child. An adult can register multiple children (up to 3).
Join us in crafting beeswax spring candles. First, we will dip our own candles, and then we will decorate them with flowers and bees using colorful beeswax sheets. Suitable for ages 7 and up (children under 12 may require adult assistance). A $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid the day of class.
CALL US AT 729-7323 TO REGISTER!
Mixed Media Watercolor Meetup
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Keep the creativity flowing with Catherine in this laid-back, paint-night–style watercolor workshop! Each session brings a fresh mix of color experiments, playful techniques, and mixed media magic — think watercolor with a twist of ink, pencil, or other fun materials. You’ll start with a quick color-mixing sheet to get those creative juices going, then dive into a new technique designed to expand your skills and spark inspiration. It’s all about relaxing, learning something new, and enjoying the creative process together! All materials included — just show up ready to paint and play! Each session is a standalone workshop, with a $20 materials fee due to the instructor for each session. The materials fee covers everything you’ll need.
Meeting Your Spirit Guides
with Jeannie Sullivan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this class we will discuss what the other side (heaven) might look like. You will learn about the dimensions between heaven and earth. We will also talk about what we do as souls while we are on the other side. Near the end of class, there will be a meditation where you will have the chance to meet an ancestor, angel. spirit guide, or spirit animal.