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Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 3

$25

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 10, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Catherine for this 1 night class to learn new ways to incorporate mixed media techniques in your work. Create depth, texture and interest with gouache, fluid acrylic, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, dual tipped markers and posca pens (and more). Class will start with a refresher on color and techniques covered in previous levels and then transition to discuss new ways to think about layers while introducing various mixed media supplies. We will spend the rest of class playing with a variety of materials to incorporate new and old techniques to complete a fun and uplifting illustration. Materials fee: $20.

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Cruising with Kelly

Free

with Kelly Monroe, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 10, 2025 at 6 pm

Are you interested in taking a cruise but not sure where to start? Come to this one night class with Kelly Monroe, owner of "In The Magic Travel". Learn about cruise lines, itineraries, departure ports, what to expect, how to proceed, and answers to your questions! 

Paint Night: Autumn Landscape

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class we will be painting a wooded scene with beautiful white birch trees. The cool air and colorful leaves will be sure to get you in the mood for this upcoming fall season. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Mixed Media Collage: Fanciful Christmas Tree

$35

with Susan Stacey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Explore your creativity through layering paper, paint, trimmings and other found objects in this hands-on collage class. Learn composition, texture, and basic mixed media techniques to create a unique, Christmas tree-themed art canvas to keep or to give as a gift. All skill levels welcome and all materials provided! *Registration deadline is 11/5.

Make Your Own Lotion

$35

with Katie Munn, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

The dryness of fall and winter can often affect our skin. In this class we will learn how to make our very own healing lotion. We will discuss the healing power of common herbs for the skin and how to incorporate them into your creation. We will explore different recipes on how to make lotion for the body and face. This is a great class to take if you are wanting to learn how to make hand-made lotion for holiday gifts! *A $10 Material fee is payable to the instructor on the night of class.

Monoprinting on Clay

$75

with Janna DeWan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 15, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Feb 7, 2026

Learn how to transfer hand-drawn imagery onto clay using monoprinting techniques with slip and underglaze. Explore layering, line work, and expressive surface design. Bring leather-hard pots if you’d like, or use provided slabs. All materials included; $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience necessary.

Needle Felting for Beginners- Make a Penguin

$20

with Mary Sabins, Maranacook Adult Education

Calendar Nov 17, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Needle Felting for Beginners: Make a Penguin

Monday, November 17, 2025

5-8 PM

Come learn the basics of needle felting and make an adorable penguin about 6 inches tall that will stand on his own anywhere in your decor!  This course is designed for beginners, but those with needle felting experience are welcome.  Fiber color options will be available to choose from for your penguin’s winter scarf and ear muffs.  Materials Fee $15.00 to the instructor at the beginning of the class—cash or check.  All materials will be provided. 

Limit 10 students.

Hand Stamped Greeting Card: Fall Paper Piecing

$20

with Dawn Stevens, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class, we will follow step by step instructions to create a multi-layered card. We will use one stamp several times to paper piece a stunning image. We will also make a gift card holder to prepare for the holidays. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.





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