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Introduction to Upholstery: Ottoman Edition

$175

with Kate Hedlund-Groden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 25, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks
1 additional session on Mar 5, 2026

Ottoman Edition! This hands-on workshop introduces students to some of the foundational skills of upholstery. Over the course of three classes, students will learn to transform a plain, wooden frame into a beautiful, custom ottoman. Through guided instruction, students will become familiar with a variety of upholstery tools and techniques. Students will also learn how to measure and cut cushioning materials, and properly assemble a finished ottoman. If you're looking to gain a new skill, this course provides a brief introduction to the art of upholstery. Course Highlights: + Learn how to transform a plain, wooden frame into usable furniture. + Hands-on practice with a variety of upholstery tools: pneumatic staple gun, rubber and wooden mallets, staple remover, pliers, and more. + Guidance on fabric selection, estimating, and manipulation. + Basic padding, assembly, and finishing. + Safety procedures and proper tool usage. Materials: Students will need to provide their own fabric. All other materials, including the ottoman frame, will be provided. Recommendations on where to purchase fabric can be found on my website: khgupholstery.com. Feel free to reach out should you prefer to discuss fabric options prior to purchasing. *Upholstery weight fabrics preferred.* All tools will be provided for use during the class. What to Bring: 2 yards of fabric *Be sure to have your fabric on hand for the first class* For additional comfort, feel free to bring a pair of gloves, safety glasses, and/or mask to wear while upholstering.

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Chinese Cuisine: Beginner's Course
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Chinese Cuisine: Beginner's Course

$120

with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

In this class, you will make some iconic traditional dishes— including Fried Rice, Handmade Noodles, and Zongzi (Rice puddings). Each recipe highlights its cultural significance, traditional symbolism, and regional variations while guiding learners through authentic preparation methods and essential cooking techniques. The course emphasizes both culinary skills and cultural appreciation, allowing students to explore Chinese traditions through hands-on experience. From wrapping dumplings to shaping mooncakes, participants will gain practical understanding of the artistry, history, and values embedded in Chinese food culture, fostering deeper connections between cuisine and cultural identity.

The Sales Agent Online Class

$370

with Center for Real Estate Studies of Maine, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 24 weeks

This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

Master the Art of Xiao Long Bao: Soup Dumpling Delight!

$89

with Jeff Mao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Ready to conquer the ultimate dumpling challenge: Xiao Long Bao? Join our fun, hands-on cooking class and unlock the secrets to making authentic Soup Dumplings entirely from scratch, discovering how that incredible burst of savory soup gets inside! We'll guide you step by-step through the entire fascinating process: creating the flavorful, gelatinized soup filling (the key secret!), making the perfect pliable dumpling dough, rolling your own delicate, paper thin wrappers, preparing a classic, savory pork filling, mastering the intricate folding, filling, and shaping techniques to seal in the soup, and steaming the dumplings to perfection. Perfect for dumpling enthusiasts and adventurous cooks! You'll leave with the skills, confidence, and a tested recipe to recreate these restaurant favorites at home. Plus, you'll get to enjoy tasting your amazing handmade soup dumplings in class! All ingredients and equipment provided. Allergen Info: Contains soy and gluten.

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Mosaic Pet Portraits

$65

with Herenya Wilkey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on Aug 6, 2026

Furred, feathered, scaled or even bald pets are beautiful! Please bring two printed copies of an 8x8inch or slightly smaller portrait photo of your pet to class. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass and ceramics down to shape and glue to our substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. No experience required! All Materials/Tools provided. A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Nontraditional Hand Stamped Greeting Cards

$20

with Dawn Stevens, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class, we will follow step by step instructions to create a uniquely folded occasion greeting card. We will also create a carnival themed slimline card. You will choose the sentiments to make them birthday, get well, friends, etc. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

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From Realism To Abstraction: Approaching The Landscape With Gouache

$165

with Kat Logan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Join artist/instructor Kat Logan for an immersive adult education class that explores the process of moving from realism into abstraction in landscape painting using the versatile medium of gouache. She will introduce exercises to inspire simplification, alteration, and ways of allowing your creative spirit to find the abstraction in a voice that is artistically yours. As well as techniques of using materials like palette knives, credit cards and mediums to explore colorful new interpretations. Some painting experience might be helpful but not at all necessary for this course. All materials are included. A $35 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.

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Tonalism In The Landscape With Charcoal

$150

with Kat Logan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Join artist/instructor Kat Logan in this immersive adult education class focused on Tonalism in landscape art using charcoal and a medium. Participants will delve into learning to see the BIG SHAPES FIRST, helping to simplify and compose both from photographs and from life (plein air). Whether your preference is for realism or abstraction, this class will guide you in mastering the use of values, composition and mood to create evocative landscapes. Some drawing experience would be beneficial. Materials are included. A $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.





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