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Wills and Trusts
with Sarah Neault, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Gain a comprehensive overview of estate planning processes. You will receive information about intestacy, guardian/ conservatorship, wills, trusts, estate taxation, durable financial Powers of Attorney, advance health care directives and MaineCare (Medicaid/Nursing Home issues).
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah B. Neault Sarah practice areas include estate planning, probate administration, and trust preparation and administration, as well as some real estate transactions. Sarah is a graduate of New England School of Law, Boston, MA, J.D. Degree, 2008, and Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Criminal Justice Degree, Cum Laude, 2002.
Cyanotype Printing
with Troy Bennett, Noble Adult & Community Education
Cyanotypes, or blueprints were one of the first photographic printmaking processes invented. They’re fun and easy to make! Discover the magic of cyanotype—a historic, camera-less photographic printing process using the sun's UV rays to produce one-of-a-kind Prussian blue and white prints. This 19th-century technique blends art, science, and nature. A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where students will learn how to mix the light-sensitive chemicals, coat their own paper, and arrange beautiful organic compositions. After the paper has been prepared, we’ll step outside and expose our prints in the sun; then learn how to develop them in plain water, instantly revealing the creations. No prior photography or art experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.
In this class you will learn:
1. The Basics: A brief history of the cyanotype process.
2. Chemical Mixing: How to safely handle and mix the light-sensitive solutions.
3. Paper Coating: Techniques for evenly coating your watercolor paper.
4. Foraging & Composition: Arranging botanicals (leaves, pressed flowers, twigs) and everyday objects to create striking negative spaces.
5. Exposure & Development: Using natural sunlight to expose your prints and water to stop the chemical reaction.
Please note a brochure correction: There is a materials fee of $10 is due at the start of the class.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 6
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen, Noble Adult & Community Education
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to handle different keys and time signatures
• How to avoid “counting”
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
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Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
with Jennifer Harris, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This class covers both adult and pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED instruction for those looking for either initial certification or renewal. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross which is valid for two years. Presented by Jennifer Harris of First Point Training, LLC.
Felt A Pumpkin
with Asia Cole, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn the meditative art of needle-felting and make your own whimsical pumpkin. This class is perfect for beginners. A $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid the day of the class.
Illustrating Autumn Leaves with Watercolor and Ink: Techniques for Precision and Abstraction
with Claire Loon Baldwin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Illustrate the abstract beauty of Maine’s beautiful fall foliage with dip pens, ink, and watercolor. This all-levels class begins with a nature walk to gather specimens and soak up inspiration. Then, back at the studio, we’ll learn techniques for drawing with pen and ink, and create exciting watercolor textures with salt, soap, ink, and more. Everyone will leave with their own unique study of autumn leaves. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick.
Tapestry Weaving: Beginning & Beyond
with Barbara Burns, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
*This is a two-day weekend workshop: Saturday & Sunday October 17-18. Have you ever wanted to try tapestry weaving, but didn’t know where to begin? Perhaps you’ve tried it on your own and are ready for some help. In this intensive, two day workshop you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of tapestry weaving. You’ll be guided step-by-step through various techniques while exploring the creative possibilities. Beginner and intermediate levels are welcome, but no previous weaving experience is necessary. Even an experienced weaver can benefit from a refresher and Barbara’s artistry offers something for everyone. There is a maximum of ten students to allow for plenty of individual attention. Participants will be guided step by step through the process of warping a loom as well as weaving a design that practices a mix of skills. You’ll create a tapestry sampler that will be a reference for the future. Cost includes use of a loom and tapestry bobbins during class as well as all necessary yarns and extensive handouts. Please feel free to bring additional yarns for weft if you'd like.
*A materials fee of $20 is due to the instructor on the first day of the workshop. **There is a cancellation fee of $20 if you register and need to cancel for whatever reason.
Please bring lunch each day as we'll take a 30 minute break to recharge! We have a fridge that can be used to store perishable items.
Instructor, Barbara Burns, studied tapestry at West Dean College in Sussex, England as well as here in the US, most notably with Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei. She has taught private students and workshops in New England, Ireland and England. Barbara has exhibited and won numerous awards for her tapestries both nationally and internationally.
Children’s Book Publishing
with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Achieve your dream of getting your children’s book published. You will learn the traditional book publishing and self book publishing routes, getting your book published on Amazon, how to get your book formatted, design your cover, upload your book to Amazon, get printed copies, and more. This class does not teach you how to write your children’s book. It teaches you how to get it published- online or in printed format, and how to get your book into the market for others to access your book. Preethi Fernando is the author of fifteen books. She is the winner of Stephen King’s Haven Foundation Award. Visit preethifernando.com. Objectives: How to design your book cover and format your book; How to find a publisher for your children’s book; How to publish your children’s book on your own; How to upload your children’s book to Amazon.