Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
Filter by Category
- Business & Skills Training (22)
- Personal Enrichment (161)
Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education Classes
13 Rolls in 3 Hours!
with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Who can resist the smell of fresh bread baking? We will learn how to mix, knead, proof and shape basic yeast dough. Participants will learn how to create cloverleaf rolls, butter crescents, cinnamon swirls, tea rings and whole-wheat rolls, as well as an economically savory braid that comes together quickly. No discounts. $10 materials fee included.
Foraging
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.
Braiding Circles
with Veronica Perez, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Braiding circles is a community gathering workshop focused on braiding a three-strand braid from synthetic hair while conversing about fractured identity, experiences, and belonging. For artist Veronica Perez, it started as a way to create more braids for their larger sculptures but turned into a place for honest and open conversation. The circles came about through the need to create a space for open community conversation and the need to work toward the goal of communal healing through storytelling and braiding. Join us for this special event! All materials included.
Create with Canva
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Unlock your creative potential in 'Create with Canva,' an engaging class focused on crafting digital assets with the user-friendly on-line software, Canva. From eye-catching social media graphics to polished presentations, discover the versatility of using a free or paid Canva account. In this class you will learn how to maneuver around the program, upload and place your own graphics and images, adjust your settings and explore advanced features. You will gain hands-on experience by creating a variety of assets each week to elevate your digital presence. Join us for an inspiring journey into visual communication in this modern world.
*No Class: 3/28.
Farming with Native Plants
with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. In this class he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys of farming with native plants, trees, and bushes.
Chris and Ken's Awesome Hurricane Island Cooking and Carving Adventure!
with Chris Toy, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join Master Carver Ken Wise and foodie Chris Toy for a weekend of carving and cooking on historic Hurricane Island. You'll cook and eat delicious Asian Fusion recipes using utensils of your own creation. We'll also learn about the history and geography of Maine's most remote granite quarry and settlement.
The fee includes overnight accommodations in cabins, all meals & materials, water transportation to the island. Participants will be able to carve and cook. Recipes will be from one or more of my 6 cookbooks plus some of my favorites not in the books. There will be time for learning the fascinating history of the island plus exploring its trails and sites. Keep those questions coming! Here’s the link to Hurricane Island. https://www.hurricaneisland.net/facilities
Closing Procedures and Financial Statements
with Sharon DeFonteny, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This course shows you how to create a worksheet used to adjust the account balances and prepare the financial statements. Use your financial statements to measure performance, make improvements and set goals. The final step covered in this course is closing your books and preparing them for the next accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting closing entries.
Entrepreneurial Marketing
with Mary Beth Izard, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
To succeed in today's marketplace, entrepreneurs must know how to effectively market their product or service. This course offers you a step by step approach to attract and keep customers, all within a realistic budget. With an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions, you will learn how to build a strong brand, analyze which tactics to use, and implement your marketing plan. Whether you are starting a business or growing an existing one, you will take away practical marketing tips and tools that you can use to improve your marketing efforts.