Filter by Category
All Classes
Accelerated Spanish: Grammar & Practical Use
with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Jumpstart your Spanish in just six weeks! This fast-paced course focuses on essential grammar, sentence construction, and practical vocabulary for everyday use. It’s a great next step after the Conversational Spanish course, or a solid starting point for motivated beginners. No prior experience needed—just come ready to learn in a fun, supportive environment. A comprehensive workbook is included!
Family Literacy: Math
with Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Unlock powerful strategies to confidently support your Pre-K to 5th-grade student’s learning right at home! Join us for this hands-on series designed to build your skills and confidence in crucial academic areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Attendance is completely free, and we provide complimentary child care and take-home resources for all participants. Sign up for one session or all three. Food wil provided for all.
A Family for ME: Becoming a Foster Parent in Maine
with Stephanie Shue, Noble Adult & Community Education
Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent!
Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.
You can take this class on ZOOM from home or come to the high school where we’ll take care of the tech. Please indicate if you will be attending in person or from home upon registration.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: -
The Magic of Hand-Drawn Animation: Part I
with Andrew Edwards, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Immerse yourself in the enchanted art of traditional animation! This course celebrates the timeless craft of hand-drawn animation, teaching you to bring stories and characters to life, one frame at a time. You’ll master fundamental techniques such as timing, motion, and character development while crafting your own animated sequences. Whether you're a beginner or an artist looking for a creative challenge, this class offers a hands-on journey into the magic of animation. Drawing tablets will be provided with Procreate and Procreate Dreams or feel free to bring your own device.
Wildlife Photography
with Massabesic Adult and Community Education
You will learn the basics of wildlife photography, from what gear to use, to the fundamental principles of photography. You will learn about ethics, safety, camera settings, shutter speed/ISO/aperture relationship. You do not need expensive equipment or to travel to enjoy wildlife photography.
Spoon Carving 101
with Walter Selens, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Get an introduction to wood carving, and make your own spoon. Bring: spoon carving knife. Materials fee payable to instructor: $5
Will run
Night Club Dance
with Sergei Slussky, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Night Club dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: West Coast Swing, Night Club 2-Step, Kizomba. This class is open to all skill levels.
Farmhouse Painted & Distressed Wood Sign Workshop
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Create your own custom farmhouse-style wood sign in this fun and hands-on workshop! Start with a 4” x wood board customized to fit your word or phrase, up to 24” and paint, distress, and finish it for a beautiful rustic look. Using a personalized stencil cut on the Cricut just for you, you’ll add your own chosen word, name, or phrase to make your sign truly one of a kind. No experience needed — we’ll guide you through each step, from prepping the wood to applying the stencil and achieving the perfect distressed finish. By the end of class, you’ll take home a ready-to-hang custom sign that’s perfect for your home or as a handmade gift! A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor on night of class. All materials provided in the $25 materials fee.