The dryness of fall and winter can often affect our skin. In this class we will learn how to make our very own healing lotion. We will discuss the healing power of common herbs for the skin and how to incorporate them into your creation. We will explore different recipes on how to make lotion for the body and face. This is a great class to take if you are wanting to learn how to make hand-made lotion for holiday gifts! *A $10 Material fee is payable to the instructor on the night of class.

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous museums. Forge an intimate connection with museum collections, while improving your own work by studying the techniques of the masters. Guidance and critical feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit, we will meet up to share our results with the group. Museum admission is included in fee. Location: Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick. Participants will meet at the museum.

Learn how to transfer hand-drawn imagery onto clay using monoprinting techniques with slip and underglaze. Explore layering, line work, and expressive surface design. Bring leather-hard pots if you’d like, or use provided slabs. All materials included; $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience necessary.

Share your genealogy research and family history stories instantly by creating your very own online blog. What you get with this special four session workshop: Personalized instruction from an experienced educator and blog author, simplified demonstrations of Google's blogger platform, detailed agendas and focused tasks to create the look and design of your blog, peer support and encouragement throughout and after the workshop, and each session allows for practice time and varied learning paces.

Testimonial From Gail R: “This was just the help I needed to create my first blog! Craig combined live demonstrations with time for us to practice the concepts and ask questions. His detailed agendas and homework assignments kept me on track so I was able to create and publish my blog by the end of the class. An added bonus was learning tips and tricks from the other students in the class.”

And check out this article written by the instructor about blogging: CLICK HERE

*This is an online class.

**Class will meet four times on the following dates: 11/16 & 11/23, 12/7 & 12/14.

In this class, we will follow step by step instructions to create a multi-layered card. We will use one stamp several times to paper piece a stunning image. We will also make a gift card holder to prepare for the holidays. Precut kits and envelopes are provided. Participants need a pair of scissors and colored pencils or markers.

Love Har Gow? Learn the secrets to their beautiful translucent skin in this hands-on, in-person class! Master one of dim sum's most popular items by making Har Gow (crystal shrimp dumplings) completely from scratch – including the flavorful shrimp filling and the special 'crystal' dough. In this fun session, you'll learn essential techniques: handling the unique wheat starch dough, rolling delicate wrappers, executing classic pleats, and achieving perfect steaming. Perfect for dim sum lovers, you'll leave with the skills, recipe, and tasty results. All ingredients & equipment provided. Allergen Info: Contains shrimp. Wrapper uses wheat starch which may contain trace amounts of gluten.

Are you curious about how to do oil painting but are terrified about how to start? We can help! We can help you understand how oil painting works and the necessary tools needed to start your own art journey. No supplies necessary. Merrymeeting provides all materials. Note: This class is ONLY for novices and beginners. If you have any level of experience in oil painting, this class is not for you. *All materials included.

Embark on a creative art and crafting journey with Catherine to design your own image transfer on a wood panel. Delve into collage on the first night, crafting a captivating background with vintage papers and paint. Then, unleash your creativity on the second night, revealing the vibrant design. Add finishing touches with a variety of mixed media tools and techniques. Seal your masterpiece with matte varnish for longevity or take it home and continue to work on the details. Don't miss this chance to let your creativity flourish! Kit fee of $25 payable on the first night. *2nd night is 530-730pm.