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The Magic of Lensless Photography: Build Your Own Pinhole Camera Workshop
with Troy Bennett, Noble Adult & Community Education
Step away from your smartphone and discover the art of analog photography. In this hands-on workshop, you'll build a working pinhole camera from an everyday upcycled object, learn the fascinating science behind the camera obscura, capture your own image, and develop it in a traditional darkroom. Along the way, you'll explore the principles of light, basic exposure techniques, and the timeless magic of black-and-white photography. No prior photography experience is required.
Please note a brochure correction: There is a materials fee of $10 is due at the start of the class.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 6
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Explorations in Chair Yoga Live - Online
with Nicola Eden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
You are invited to move and breathe mindfully in this yoga practice, with fluid and functional movement and more traditional holds. The chair can allow participants to access individually appropriate yoga postures and support physical alignment on a stable foundation. Participants move in and out of a chair in this engaging and sustainable 60-minute live-online class. Connect with registered yoga teacher Nicola Eden and meet yourself exactly where you are with curiosity and compassion in the comfort of your home.
Drawing with Colored Pencils for Absolute Beginners
with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Create a full-color drawing in this workshop! Learn about color theory, value, and how to use the magic layering capabilities of colored pencils to produce a vibrant and realistic drawing, ready to frame. We will follow a simple, step-by-step process designed just for beginners, so absolutely no drawing experience is necessary!
Intro to Chair Yoga Live - Online
with Nicola Eden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Registered yoga teacher Nicola Eden invites you to this gentle movement, breath, and mindfulness practice designed to enhance your well being. Participants remain seated and supported by a stable chair the whole time with a focus on mobility with a flowing, active range of motion, and stability by holding postures steady, all on a foundation of self-compassion. This 30-minute yoga class is offered to you live-online in the comfort of your home.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
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. 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. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons. Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years’ experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.
Set Sail - The Magic of River Cruising
with Kelly Monroe, Noble Adult & Community Education
Have you been dreaming of drifting through Europe—past castles, vineyards, and charming villages—without ever having to repack your suitcase?
Join Kelly Monroe, owner of In The Magic Travel, for this inspiring session on river cruising. Learn how to choose the right cruise line and itinerary, what’s included, and what makes this style of travel so special. With insider tips and real examples, you’ll leave ready to turn that dream into your next unforgettable adventure. Perfect for first-time cruisers and experienced travelers alike, this session will give you insider tips, introduce you to sample itineraries, and help you picture what your own journey could look like. Come ready to explore—and leave feeling excited and confident about planning your next great adventure.
Words Have Power
with Cathi Belcher, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Words have power … the power to hurt, help or heal, depending on how we use them. What are some words that have power for you? In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore the process of creating a word collage using paper and glue of your power-word to create a unique piece of word art that will AMAZE you! It can be framed, made into cards, sewn as a patch on clothing, etc. What you need to bring: A word that has meaning for you. No prior experience is necessary. Tea and Snacks provided. *A materials fee of $20 covers the paper, glue, fabric and all other supplies and tools. 1 night class.
Yogalates
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This class blends the core-strengthening and flexibility-enhancing benefits of Pilates with the mindful movement and breathwork of yoga. Expect plank variations, core-focused movements, and exercises using a small ball or resistance band. Standing poses, floor sequences, and mindful breathing practices. Modifications offered to accommodate different experience levels and abilities.