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Candle-Making
with Asia Roberge, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Come spend a relaxing evening making beautiful beeswax candles. We will be hand-dipping taper candles of your chosen shape and color design. Join us for this slow yet oh-so rewarding traditional craft! Kindly signup at least 2 weeks prior to the class start date.
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Joy of Watercolor: Landscapes
with Deena Ball, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Experience the Joy of Watercolor while learning to paint landscape elements. This class is designed for intermediate watercolorists. While you do not need to be an advanced student, you should be familiar with your supplies, art terms and comfortable painting with professional watercolor materials. The course accommodates various skill levels while maintaining a focus on fundamental techniques. The first hour of class focuses on instruction and exercises related to that week's topic. Each session features the work of a contemporary or historical watercolorist. In the second hour, students work on individual projects with personalized guidance. You may choose to complete a quick project centered on the day's topic or continue working on a longer-term piece. This class requires some prior watercolor experience—you should know the basics, though you don't need to be beyond beginner level. Materials list will be provided by the instructor.
Men's Stretching and Strengthening Program
with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

In this class, we will be using a combination of soft flowing and strengthening exercises, gentle stretching and balance postures focusing on postural alignment, focused breathing and a meditative mindset. Free the mind of distracting thoughts, expectations, and anxiety in order to experience centering, balance, reduce stress, develop strength, flexibility and gain personal control. 18 yrs. old and above. Bring a yoga mat, a stretch strap, and a water bottle. Wear loose comfortable clothing. *No Class: 2/17.
Collage Your Dreams: Create A Vision Board
with Susan Stacey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Get clear on your goals for 2026 and bring them to life through creativity and intention. In this hands-on workshop, you'll reflect, visualize, and build a personalized vision board collage. Whether you're focusing on career, relationships, health, personal growth, or all the above, this class will guide you through a creative and empowering process to visualize your ideal life. All materials are provided but feel free to bring any special images or photos you’d like to include. *Registration Deadline is 12/31.
Needle Knitting: A Winter Sweater Knit-Along
with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Are you a newish (or out of practice) knitter and ready to tackle your first sweater? Using my fool-proof classic pullover sweater pattern, you will learn basic sweater construction skills such as tweaking a pattern to achieve your perfect fit, knitting from the top-down, creating raglan sleeves, and final finishing techniques. Learn in a communal, stress-free and satisfying way! Some very basic knitting experience is required. Bring a sweater that fits you well to the first class. Students will purchase their own yarn and needles, so cost will vary. *No Class: 2/19.
Intro to Digital Photography
with Dave Cleaveland, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Come join us and learn the basics of photography. This course will teach you how to take the photograph that you want to by studying the exposure triangle and how it works. We will be focusing on DSLR and Mirrorless camera functionality and settings, proper lighting, and correct tripod usage. There will be classroom instruction as well as a field trip. Classroom instruction will include proper settings, photo composition, and editing using Adobe Lightroom. Our final class will either be a field trip (depending on weather) or some fun, in class, photography. If you already have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, bring it to class! A camera is not required to take this class, but it sure makes it easier!
Introduction to Ultimate Beginner Watercolor
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Get started with the basics of watercolor painting. In this workshop we will start with an intro to paper, paint, palettes, and brushes. Then we'll jump right in and get painting; you’ll mix paint to complete a color mixing chart and start to learn the basics of color theory. Time permitting you'll paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this fun class with enough experience to continue your watercolor journey. *There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop.
Sterling Silver Basics: Jewelry Design for Beginners
with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Discover the art of jewelry making in this two-day workshop. Learn essential techniques for working with sterling silver wire and gemstone beads while creating your own unique pieces. Perfect for beginners, you'll leave with handcrafted jewelry and fundamental skills to continue creating at home. Materials included.