Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education Classes
Paint Night: Red Fox
with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join us for an evening of painting of a beautiful red fox. These beautiful animals are known for their reddish brown fur and foxy appearance. This class is designed for beginners as well as advanced painters as Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step. Canvas and paints are supplied.
Raku Firing
with Turning Arts Studio, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this two-part workshop, you’ll explore the dramatic and hands-on process of raku firing. In Part 1, you’ll sculpt a piece in clay and watch a live raku firing demo. Three weeks later in Part 2, you’ll glaze and fire your own work using the raku method—removing red-hot pieces from the kiln and placing them into combustibles for stunning, unpredictable results. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. This class is 2 sessions. Finished pieces will go home after the second session. *Rain Date for the June Session will be 6/27.
Summer Animation Camp
with Andrew Edwards, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Ages: 13 - 17
Come join us for a week of Animation! Bring your imagination to life with traditional frame by frame animation alongside cutting edge digital animation software. Learn from professional new media artist and educator Andrew Elijah Edwards and create your own custom animation project from start to finish while playing with the artform. Discover and explore the fundamental concepts behind professional animation techniques and explore the medium of moving images in this week long adventure!! ***Ages 13-17.
Summer Art Camp: A Multimedia Experience
with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Ages: 10 - 14
Get ready for the most epic summer art camp ever in 2026 with Shirley Anderson, who’s basically a kid with a giant art supply closet. We’ve got a masterpiece lineup for artsy projects to keep the mini-me’s entertained and engaged all week. Does your school have art projects that involve getting messy with air dry clay, working with tumbled pottery and sea glass and throwing in a little string art! Think mod podge cup- string lights and the most epic pet portrait painting party ever! Buckle up for a week of paint, nails and glue - oh my! Ages 10-14.
Flow & Fire: Balanced HIIT
with Nicole Fuhrmann, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Flow & Fire blends low-impact interval training with intentional movement and breath-focused recovery. This 45-minute class with Maine Active, LLC boosts strength, heart health, and functional mobility while keeping movements friendly and accessible. Each interval is designed to be modifiable, empowering participants to challenge themselves safely and mindfully. Expect a feel-good mix of cardio bursts, controlled strength segments, balance training, and grounding breathwork, no equipment required. Perfect for all fitness levels who want a more energetic class while still staying grounded in body awareness and safe mechanics. Nicole is an ACE certified fitness instructor and USAF veteran. The course fee is for 5 sessions with Nicole. No equipment needed. You can bring a yoga mat and light dumbbells (optional). *No class 4/20.
Create Eye-Catching Flyers in Canva
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Need a flyer for an event, class, fundraiser, small business, or community group but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly workshop, learn how to create polished, attention-grabbing flyers using Canva. Students will explore easy design tips, work with Canva templates, add photos and text, and leave with a completed flyer ready to print or share online. No graphic design experience needed. Students should bring: laptop computer, a free or paid Canva account, photos they would like to use, an idea for their flyer, basic wording/details for the project (event info, business name, dates, contact information, etc.) Perfect for small business owners, artists, nonprofits, craft fair vendors, event organizers, and anyone wanting to create better-looking promotional materials quickly and confidently.
Paint Night: The Rooster
with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join us for an evening of creative expression with Paint a Rooster Night hosted by the talented artist Shirley Anderson! In this engaging class, participants will unleash their inner artists as they learn to paint a vibrant rooster masterpiece. . Whether you're a seasoned painter or a complete novice, this event promises fun, relaxation, and the opportunity to create something truly unique. Grab your friends and join us for a memorable night filled with laughter, creativity, and maybe a few surprise clucks! Canvas and paints are supplied.
State Park Sketchbook: Reid State Park
with Michael Branca, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Bring your favorite art supplies and join us to draw or paint the view at one of Maine's fabulous state parks. Pack a lunch, bring your sunblock and bugspray, and spend a day communing with nature and fellow artists. All experience levels encouraged. Guidance and feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit we meet up to share results with the group. Participants meet at the park (admission is NOT included in fee).