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Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 1
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this 2 day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After the materials lecture, we'll jump right in and make a color chart, practice mixing paint and our brush strokes. After a quick review on the second day, you'll have the opportunity to paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with enough experience and knowledge to know if investing in the materials to paint with watercolor is something you are interested in doing. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee must be paid to instructor at first class.
February 17th will be a special all day session. We will meet from 2:30 to 5, take a half hour break and finish up between 5:30 to 7:30.
Genealogy of Maine and French Canada
with Craig Siulinski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This special online Genealogy program will cover some basic genealogy concepts but will primarily highlight two areas of research: Maine and French Canada. The program will also include a deep dive into the top 10 free websites to use for family history research. No prior genealogy experience is required.
Wire Wrapped Pendants
with Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Using stainless steel wire cages, you will create beautiful pendants using crystals, stones, and beads of all sorts. Easy, fun, and very fashionable. $10 materials fee
Kids Fluid Acrylic Canvas (Ages 6+)
with 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.
Driver Education
with Cynthia Drown, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Prepare for your permit, and get valuable driving practice. Students must be at least 15 years old to attend. Classes run Monday to Thursday from 2-4pm. The first class runs from 2-5pm, and a parent or guardian must attend from 4-5pm.
Hand Stamped Cards: Beat the Winter Blues
with Dawn Stevens, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Let’s have fun making two projects together! Project One will use flower stamps to make a layered card that you can customize for the intended recipient. For Project Two we will assemble a small die cut project to hang on the wall or from the ceiling. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.
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Chinese Culture & Conversation
with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This course introduces students (Beginning learners) to basic Chinese language and culture through engaging, hands-on activities. Students will learn Pinyin, tones, simple vocabulary, greetings, numbers, and expressions such as “How are you?” and “I like to….” Cultural topics include Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, zodiac signs, traditional festivals like the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, and creative projects such as designing Chinese names, making fans, mooncakes, and red pockets. Through conversation, art, and cultural exploration, students develop an appreciation for Chinese traditions while gaining foundational speaking and writing skills in Mandarin. All the materials are included.
Botanical Illustration with Watercolor and Ink
with Claire Loon Baldwin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
IMPORTANT NOTE: MARCH 24TH IS A SCHEDULED MAKE-UP DATE IN THE EVENT WE HAVE A SNOW DAY AND CLASS IS CANCELED. If we have no bad weather, this class will end on March 17th.
This all-levels class explores botanical illustration with watercolor, pen and ink. Students will learn principles of scientific illustration through painting subjects ranging from mushrooms to wildflowers, focusing on observational drawing and precision watercolor painting techniques. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit).
Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website: CLICK HERE
THIS COURSE IS 4 WEEKS.