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Chinese Dumplings with a Maine Twist

$70

with Maine Tasting Center, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 19, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on May 19, 2024

Let’s make dumplings! Join instructor Jeff Mao to learn about – and make – a variety of Chinese dumpling styles using Maine ingredients from local farms and producers. Try your hand at making three different kinds of dumpling dough with Maine Grains flour – and then use those doughs to make three kinds of dumplings: steamed, boiled and steam-fried. Mix up some pork and shrimp filling and learn a variety of folding techniques before cooking up your dumpling creations. And, of course, spend a little time making dipping sauces to accompany them! We'll provide all the ingredients, materials and equipment, plus recipe sheets and product lists to take home.

Full Course

Pickleball for Intermediates

$80

with Barbara Rondeau, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 2 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session

Improve your skills with drills and coaching during play. Work on third shot, net play, consistency, and strategy. Please bring your own paddles. All classes will be held on the Pegasus Courts' at 126 Pegasus Street at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 7 years ago and has been teaching ever since. *For Session II: No Class 5/27.

Full Course

Pickleball for Beginners

$80

with Barbara Rondeau, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 5 weeks
2 additional sessions

Learn the basics of the fast growing sport of Pickleball. Easy to learn well enough in a short time to have fun, get exercise, fresh air and find people to play with. Paddles are provided for classes. All classes will be held on the Pegasus Courts' at 126 Pegasus Street at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 7 years ago and has been teaching ever since. *For Session II: No Class 5/27.

Full Course

Carving Chopsticks and Jam Spreaders

$45

with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 20, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

***Please note that the date for this workshop has changed. The new date is Monday May 20th.

Explore the significance of knives as essential tools throughout history, used for cutting, carving, and shaping materials. While knives remain crucial in the modern era, many have limited their use to the kitchen. Rediscover confidence and resilience by mastering basic knife safety and carving skills. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of knives, guiding students to create practical utensils. Students will make a fine pair of 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 using a variety of green woods.

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Basic Cyanotype: Capture the Sun's Magic

$25

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 21, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 2 weeks

Unleash your inner artist with the sun as your paintbrush! This beginner-friendly cyanotype workshop will demystify the fascinating world of alternative photography and guide you through every step of creating your own stunning, sun-kissed prints. We'll break down the science behind cyanotype, safely mix and prepare the light-sensitive chemicals, and walk you through applying them to paper. Then, it's time to let the sun do its magic! We'll explore different ways to expose your artwork, from using leaves and objects to creating layered effects. The fun doesn't stop there, experiment with stencils and botanical specimens for unique creative possibilities. Most materials will be supplied for this workshop! Please bring scissors, 1' to 2" flat paintbrush and any special papers or fabrics you would like to use. This workshop is 2 Days: 5/21 + 5/28. There is a $50 materials fee, payable to the instructor on the first night of class, you will keep the contact print frame at the end of class and any leftover solution.

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Beginner Ceramics

$125

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 21, 2024 at 3:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $65 materials fee is due to the instructor 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: 4/16.

Fast Fresh Homemade Ramen - BHS

$55

with Chris Toy, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Session 2 on May 21st will be at Brunswick High School

Join Chris Toy, author of Ramen Made Simple for a fun evening of rolling your own fresh ramen with all the fixings. We'll learn about ramen history and culture as we slurp. Signed cookbooks will be available. $10 materials fee included.

 

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Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$115

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session

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: 4/16.





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