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Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 2

$25

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In Level 2 Ultimate Watercolor class, you will continue your watercolor journey by building on what you learned in Level 1. After a quick review of color mixing and texture techniques that were covered in Level 1, we'll jump right in to learn a few more advanced techniques to fill your knowledge toolbox. The illustrations you will receive are printed on watercolor paper and encourage you to utilize all the painting techniques you've learned so far, while giving you the confidence you need to apply paint to paper and learn about water and paint ratios. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with an expanded knowledge and plenty of practice painting in watercolor, plus you'll have more pages to work on after the class ends. All materials provided. *There is a $30 materials fee for this class that covers paint, 16 pages that include custom illustrations, and color charts that can be bound into a book, as well as use of Princeton Select Watercolor brushes. Please bring your watercolor palette with you to class.

Full Course

So You Want to Run an Airbnb?

$45

with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that the number of people turning to Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from just a few years ago?! The revenue earned by Airbnb owners in Maine was roughly $40 million. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest house or summer camp for short term rentals, this is a class not to miss! Debra has operated River Escape for two years in Damariscotta as an active and popular Airbnb.

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Beginning Ceramics

$125

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2026

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $65 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *For November Session: No Class on 11/25. **Class will run on 11/11.

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Driver's Education: MCAE Topsham

$575

with Pierre Martin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 4:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Mar 4, 2026

Ages: 15 - 19

Parents:  It is vital that your student arrive on time for class.  Due to late arrivals, students have fallen short of their 30 hours of class time and must make up the time.  Because the State of Maine requires 30 hours of class time, if your student arrives late, they will be turned away, and a charge will apply (below) for the class to be made up.  It is very important that your student arrives on time.  Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions.  Thank you for your understanding.

**Please Note: A make-up fee applies to all missed classes and driving sessions. ** **

Class and Driving Makeup Fees:

  • Classroom: $40/hr
  • Driving: $80/hr

Please bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians must attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and participate in a ride-along with their child, which will be scheduled by the instructor and the parent or legal guardian. 

Review all Rules and Expectations on our website: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

 Are you between the ages of 15 and 19 and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successfully completing the course with a grade of 80 percent or better and completing the required hours of instruction. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are behind the wheel. A full payment of $575 is due at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please call Merrymeeting to register by phone if you are employed by MSAD 75, RSU 1, Brunswick, or Wiscasset school departments. The list is available on our website for students with a medical diagnosisPlease contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. This form must be faxed from your doctor to the state before a student is permitted to drive. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus 

 November 4-25

  • Class days vary due to room availability and the holiday
  • Class Time: 4:45-7:45 pm
  • November: 4,5,6,12,13,14,20,21,24,25
  • Final Exam: November 25

 March 4-27, 2026

  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Class Time: 4:45-7:45 pm
  • March: 4,5,6,11,12,13,19,20,26,27
  • Final Exam: March 27

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$115

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2026

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $65 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *No Class: 11/11 & 11/25.

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Cardio Fit

$85

with Pam Justice, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks
2 additional sessions through Feb 3, 2026

This 60 minute, energetic, fun-filled dance fitness class features a fusion of easy to follow dance moves, resistance training, yoga and kickboxing, all choreographed to popular music! The class is designed for all fitness levels with safe and effective moves to give a total body workout! Students should bring a mat and weights. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. *No Class: 11/11, 11/25, 11/27, 12/23, 12/25, 12/30, 1/1, 2/17, 2/19.

Energy Healing Insights

$25

with Shelley Fritz, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 5, 2026

In this engaging class, you will be presented with some basic information about the human energy field, and some simple, yet profoundly helpful tools to help you live a thriving, and fruitful life, while activating your full potential. Information will conclude the topics of Grounding, Chakras, energy clearing and more. Presented by Shelley Fritz Healing.

Paint Night: Peacock

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

This class will teach you to paint Peacocks, notable for their vibrant plumage which makes them a superior subject for painting unusual feather patterns. No Prior painting experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.

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