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Stacking Ring Workshop
with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn to create your own set of three sterling silver stacking rings in this fun, hands-on workshop! You will start with a selection of different shaped sterling silver wires. Then you'll be guided through the basics of soldering, shaping, texturing, and polishing your rings to make a custom stack that’s uniquely yours. No experience needed—just come ready to create!
Sip & Sgraffito
with Turning Arts Studio, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.
Learn to Shuck & Serve Maine Oysters
with Maine Tasting Center, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn to shuck like a pro with a local oyster farmer. In this relaxed, hands-on class, practice shucking with your own dozen oysters, test out raw and grilled preparations, and learn about oyster farming straight from the source. Your local oysters are some of the best in the world - start shucking them yourself! Taught by Jean Vande Moortel, presented by Maine Tasting Center. *All equipment provided for use during class. If you would like to purchase a set of gloves and shucking knife to take home ($10), please let us know in advance by emailing Maine Tasting Center at sara@mainetastingcenter.com.
How to Use Grok Artificial Intelligence
with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
A basic introduction to Grok AI. You will learn how you can use Grok AI to improve your professional work life as well as your personal life. Simple to understand, interesting and fun class. No prior knowledge of AI is necessary for you to sign up for this class.
Raku Firing
with Turning Arts Studio, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this two-part workshop, you’ll explore the dramatic and hands-on process of raku firing. In Part 1, you’ll sculpt a piece in clay and watch a live raku firing demo. Three weeks later in Part 2, you’ll glaze and fire your own work using the raku method—removing red-hot pieces from the kiln and placing them into combustibles for stunning, unpredictable results. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. This class is 2 sessions. Finished pieces will go home after the second session. *Rain Date for the June Session will be 6/27.
Foraging Walk
with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.
Sri Lanka Wellness Retreat
with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
An unforgettable 9-day wellness journey of spas, healing, transformational coaching, and self-discovery in lovely Sri Lanka. This immersive wellness retreat blends ancient Ayurvedic traditions, emotional healing practices, healthy diet, and holistic self-care to restore harmony of body, mind, and spirit. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, want to relax, enjoy tropical massages, leaving a difficult past behind, healing after loss, making new beginnings, or simply wanting to travel, this retreat will create refreshing memories for you. Sunrise quiet reflections, guided deep breathing sessions, personalized Ayurvedic spa treatments to detoxify and energize, massages, flower baths in tropical settings, and a healthy diet will boost your vitality and give you rest. Afternoons are devoted to cultural exploration, nature walks, wildlife, and light immersion in local Sri Lankan culture. Each day will be topped with transformational coaching offered by Preethi Fernando. Evenings close quietly with reflection circles, and serene moments under starlit island skies. Whether you are seeking to heal from emotional loss, improve physical vitality, or simply recharge in a peaceful paradise, this rejuvenating retreat is a transformational experience to bring out the best version of you. Led by Sri Lankan born author and inspirational speaker, Preethi Fernando. Visit preethifernando.com Price includes: Flight (economy), local accommodation, meals, spa treatments, wellness workshops, travel excursions. *Does not include hotel incidentals, gifts, souvenirs. **Last day to register is March 30th. ***There is a $300 cancellation fee.
Knitting - Drop In
with Vicky Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education
Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students.
Materials to bring to class:
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)
Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.
No class: 4/21