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Painting the Landscape: Water

$50

with Jessie Lozanski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Full Course
Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour
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Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour

$95

with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 10, 2026 at 8:15 am, runs for 1 week

Paddle during our 3 hour sea kayak tour and learn about Maine's Aquaculture industry. We will learn about lobstering, clamming, fishing and we'll stop at Mere Point Oyster Company's strings to learn about oyster farming. We will head to an island to land for a break for snacks that you brought and to learn to shuck oysters before the complimentary tasting. Oyster sauces include lemon juice, chipotle Tabasco sauce and Alice's Famous Maine Blueberry Mignonette sauce.

Introduction to Wood Carving: Chopsticks

$55

with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 11, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Gain a comprehensive overview of woodcarving knives and learn how to use them. Practice using metal and stone knives to carve some basic eating implements from wood: fine chopsticks and/or a jam spreader. Next, try to make a spinning top! We’ll cover safety, techniques, good form, and various basic carving projects. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Mushroom Walk

$45

with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 12, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Aug 9, 2026

Join seasoned forager David Spahr on an immersive mushroom hunt, exploring habitats, structures, and safe foraging practices. Uncover surprises in each walk, shaped by season and location. Suitable for all ages (8-15 with a registered parent), this moderate-difficulty hike promises an exciting, educational adventure. Supply List: Notebook and pen to take notes, sensible clothing and footwear, water, snack and bug repellant. A basket or bags are optional. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.

Fishing Adventure Camp

$195

with Pierre Martin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 12

Are you ready to go fishing? Merrymeeting FISHING ADVENTURE CAMP is a full 3-day freshwater fishing program for beginner or experienced anglers, grades 3 to 6. It is fun, safe and educational. Lifelong fisherman and college professor Martin Samelson will be there to identify target species (Bass, Trout, Sunfish, Pickerel and Perch), help anglers match their bait and tackle to their target species, and encourage ''Catch & Release" fishing to be mindful of Maine's natural marine resources. Info sheet regarding equipment/materials will be provided. *Pickup & Drop-off will be at pre-determined fishing spots. You will receive directions to the fishing spots closer to the camp dates. Schedule: Tues-Thur, 7/14, 7/15, 7/16 (Rain date: 7/17).

Full Course

HandBasics Presents: Self-care for Osteoarthritis

$50

with Mary Woodbury, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Aug 18, 2026

If you, or someone you know, suffers from Osteoarthritis pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care and easy-to-perform techniques to ease discomfort in the hands and upper extremities. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 32.5 million adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today. Come learn about techniques, devices, and splints, to balance daily activities and exercises with pain management. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Occupational Therapists.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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!

Entertaining with Maine Ingredients: Mocktail Mixology

$35

with Maine Tasting Center, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 15, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Explore Maine-made syrups, shrubs, infusions, and more while learning to craft beautiful, non-alcoholic mocktails. This hands-on class introduces local ingredients, creative techniques, and mixology tips, then gives you a chance to get hands-on with a few special recipes. All recipes and materials provided. Presented by Sara Gross of Maine Tasting Center.

Full Course




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