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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Topsham, ME

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Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 26, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jul 14, 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!

Intermediate French, Summer 2026

$150

with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 27, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 12 weeks

This course will offer lessons in structure and grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation using variety of materials. Continuons à apprendre la langue français! 

Open Studio Ceramics (Thursday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
4 additional sessions through Jul 16, 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: 4/23.

French Intensive, Summer 2026

$150

with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 12 weeks

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. 

Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of New England

$35

with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of edible and medicinal mushrooms, identification, tools and equipment for harvesting, as well as books, materials, and other resources. David has collected edible mushrooms for 50 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association.

Maine Death w/ Dignity Act

Free

with Valerie Lovelace, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).

The Art of Preparing Fiddleheads

$40

with Maine Tasting Center, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 29, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn how to safely cook and enjoy Maine’s beloved spring delicacy – fiddleheads - in this class led by a Master Food Preserver. Explore proper preparation methods before cooking them up into soups, sides and even a main course. All materials and recipes provided. Presented by Liz Gross of Maine Tasting Center.

Full Course

Foraging Walk

$45

with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 31, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
3 additional sessions through Aug 16, 2026

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.





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