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Chinese Cuisine: Zongzi Rice Cakes
with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Experience the tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival through Zongzi, a beloved sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. In this hands-on cultural cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare sticky rice, choose fillings like pork, red bean, or dates, and wrap the signature pyramid shape or other shapes. Discover the legend of poet Qu Yuan and the deep symbolism behind this ancient dish as you cook your Zongzi to perfection. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
Painting the Landscape Series
with Jessie Lozanski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Open to all levels and paint mediums, these one-night workshops by Jessie are designed to give students the fundamentals of painting different types of landscapes.
Trees: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint trees with strong form, texture, and movement. We’ll study values, color, and tree forms to capture depth and character. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Fall Forests: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn the fundamentals of color so they can paint their favorite New England fall scenes! Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Water: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Winter Scenes: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn how to bring pale winter scenes to life through focusing on form and light. We'll study the colors of snow, the shapes of winter plants, and learn to notice the interesting moments that make this time of year unique. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Acrylic Painting Study Studio
with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education
Discover the joy of acrylic painting in this welcoming series of two separate 2-night studio workshops. Each workshop may be taken on its own or together, allowing you to choose the subject that inspires you most—or enjoy both for a fuller creative experience.
In each session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a complete painting while building confidence with foundational techniques such as composition, color theory, and color mixing.
One workshop will focus on painting peaceful landscapes, exploring how to capture light, depth, and atmosphere in scenic views. The second workshop will focus on pet portraiture (or another favorite animal), with an emphasis on bringing out personality, expression, and texture.
Whether you’re painting a meaningful place or a beloved companion, these relaxed studio-style evenings offer a supportive space to learn, create, and enjoy the process of making art. Each student will leave with a finished piece and a deeper understanding of acrylic painting techniques.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
Acrylic Painting Study Studio - Individual Workshops
with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education
Acrylic Painting Studio: Choose Your Subject
Discover the joy of acrylic painting in this welcoming studio workshop where you can choose the subject that inspires you most! Students may select from two creative options: Peaceful Landscapes or Pet Portraits & Favorite Animals. Each option is a complete 2-night workshop experience, or choose to take both for a fuller creative journey.
In each session, you'll be guided step by step through creating a finished acrylic painting while building confidence with foundational techniques such as composition, color theory, and color mixing.
Choose your painting focus:
• Peaceful Landscapes: Explore how to capture light, depth, and atmosphere as you create a scenic landscape.
• Pet Portraits & Favorite Animals: Learn techniques for bringing personality, expression, and texture to a beloved pet or favorite animal.
Whether you're painting a meaningful place or a cherished companion, these relaxed studio-style evenings offer a supportive space to learn, create, and enjoy the process of making art. Each student will leave with a finished piece and a deeper understanding of acrylic painting techniques.
Want to sign up for both workshops at a discounted rate? Click here to register!
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
Ask an Expert: Understanding AI and AI Safety
with Nathan Hall, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
With AI programs being integrated into so many of our daily uses of technology this is your chance to learn more about it. Gain a basic overview of AI, of how it can used and things to watch out for while using this new technology.
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How to Make Your Own Lotions
with Katie Munn, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
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! *There is a $5 material fee payable to the instructor on the night of the workshop.
Paint Night - Tis the Season
with Janis Peterson, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Experience the joy of painting as a true beginner! Janis will walk you through each step so that you leave with a painting you’re proud of that is similar to the example.
$15 materials fee
Play Guitar with the Nashville Number System
with Paul Main, Noble Adult & Community Education
Learn the basics of the Nashville Number System, a simple and effective method used by musicians to understand chord progressions and play songs in any key. Students will explore how the system works, practice reading number charts, and gain tools to communicate more easily with other musicians.