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Beginner Line Dancing to Rock/Pop Songs

$30

with Anne Sirois, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This is a beginner/slightly intermediate class that does not increase in difficulty. It focuses on everyone meeting for community and having fun. I choreograph light and easy, short dances to 80’s through current rock/pop songs. We break them down, then rehearse them 3-4 times before doing it to music. We usually get through 4 or 5 dances in one hour. The goal is to experience the basics of line dancing with confidence, relaxation, and joy. *This program runs for 3 weeks on the specified dates.

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Paint Night: Zinnias

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 11, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Zinnias are one of my absolute favorite flowers to grow in the garden every year, and their popularity and low maintenance make them well-suited for this class. We will paint those vibrant flowers with petals that layer so nicely. . No Prior 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.

History of Malaga Island

$35

with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 11, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice. This course is offered via Zoom.

Tarot Readings: Individual Session

$22

with Devanna Wolf, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 12, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
11 additional sessions through Feb 12, 2026

Have you always wanted to find out what a Tarot Reading was like but never felt it was the right place and time? Devanna Wolf has been reading Tarot for 35 years, teaching Tarot fundamentals for a decade, designed her own deck, and would love to introduce you to the magic of the cards! Sign up for a 15-minute reading and get a glimpse into the art of Tarot and how it can offer a unique perspective on your life and circumstances. *Registration limited to one session per person.

Coastal Treasures Art Workshop

$135

with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 13, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Transform beach-found beauty into lasting art in this one-day workshop. Design your own wall-worthy piece using an array of sea glass, shells, stones, and driftwood on canvas. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own coastal treasures. Perfect for nature lovers and creative spirits alike. Materials included.

Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 1

$25

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this 2 day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After the materials lecture, we'll jump right in and make a color chart, practice mixing paint and our brush strokes. After a quick review on the second day, you'll have the opportunity to paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with enough experience and knowledge to know if investing in the materials to paint with watercolor is something you are interested in doing. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee must be paid to instructor at first class.

February 17th will be a special all day session. We will meet from 2:30 to 5, take a half hour break and finish up between 5:30 to 7:30. 

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Hand Stamped Cards: Beat the Winter Blues

$20

with Dawn Stevens, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Let’s have fun making two projects together! Project One will use flower stamps to make a layered card that you can customize for the intended recipient. For Project Two we will assemble a small die cut project to hang on the wall or from the ceiling. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

Botanical Illustration with Watercolor and Ink

$145

with Claire Loon Baldwin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Feb 24, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This all-levels class explores botanical illustration with watercolor, pen and ink. Students will learn principles of scientific illustration through painting subjects ranging from mushrooms to wildflowers, focusing on observational drawing and precision watercolor painting techniques. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit).

Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website: CLICK HERE

THIS COURSE IS 4 WEEKS.

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