BECOME A PREMIER MEMBER TODAY! Join the Merrymeeting PREMIERE Membership Club for only $25! *membership fee is annual.

Membership benefits include:

Early Access: Premier members receive our catalogs digitally prior to public distribution, for exclusive early access to class schedules and offerings (actual registration still limited to public release).

Loyalty Program: Premier members receive 25% off every 6th class they take with Merrymeeting (applies to all classes under $100, excluding certain programs).

Catalog Opportunity: Premier members may submit announcements in our future catalogs, as we are dedicating a page for announcements by our Merrymeeting Premiere members. (restrictions apply, contact us directly for details).

Discount Offer: Premier members receive a 10% discount on any Merrymeeting Youth & Family program (excluding DE and any program over $400; can only be used once annually).

Exclusive Media: Enjoy convenient video workshops, on topics ranging from cooking to meditation, with access to our growing library of media (media library will officially launch May 2023).

Subscription Service: Premier memberships include a free subscription to our latest Merrymeeting Premiere Magazine (exclusive annual online publication emailed directly to club members).

Special Invitations: Premier members will enjoy access to special workshops and events developed especially for them.

Join Shirley Anderson for an unforgettable Bald Eagle Paint Night! In this class you’ll learn to capture the majestic beauty of the bald eagle through Acrylic painting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, Shirley will guide you step-by-step to create your own stunning masterpiece celebrating this iconic symbol of freedom and strength. Canvas and paints are supplied.

It’s never really possible to have TOO many books, but maybe you don’t have enough shelf space to allow new ones. Drop off your gently loved books for an equal exchange of new gently loved books. Enjoy some hot chocolate. All genres welcome. Leftover books will be donated to a local library.

Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi means “dance of the east” in Arabic. Belly dance celebrates every body type and every stage of life. The dance is proud and powerful and soft and sinewy with elegant and isolating movements emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates of dance. And so much fun! This is a great refresher class for experienced dancers and suitable for dancers new to belly dance. Please wear comfortable clothing, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class that will allow for free movement and the ability to see your movement. Hip scarves make it even more fun. You can dance barefoot or in a pair of comfortable dance shoes in the studio. Zills (finger cymbals) will be used in class. Check in with the instructor before you purchase any. As an added bonus, you will also have access to a video library with instruction, drills, and ongoing choreography during the length of the session. The class fee is per person and for 10 sessions. Class meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26. *No Class: 11/27 & 12/25.

Spend a day exploring different aspects of painting figures in watercolor. We'll kick off with a brief tour of watercolor paintings that include figures in various settings as well as standalone figures. The day's activities will commence with quick figure sketches, where students will alternate between posing and painting. This exercise is an effective way to understand how the body's weight rests in a pose. Throughout the workshop, students will explore a variety of ways to depict figures in watercolors, including portraits, figures in settings, figures in motion, and symbolic figures for landscape scenes. For photo references, you might find it fun to use old black and white photos of relatives, but the choice is ultimately up to you. Please note: This is a one day 7-hour workshop with a brief break for lunch. Bring your own lunch/snacks. Students should bring their own watercolor supplies which should be of professional grade, all cotton 300 lb watercolor paper, large excellent brushes and professional grade tube watercolors. In addition, please bring several small jars for mixing pouring options.

We often hear the pros urge us to identify our unique writer’s voice and use it well, but what is that voice and how do we locate it? Through specific, targeted writing prompts, this course will help you to detect your own elusive voice, and then learn how to build on it, strengthen it, and use it to your advantage in all your creative writing. We will look at examples of voice in published works and do LOTS of in-class writing. *One week before class begins, email instructor a writing sample (1000 words or less) that will only be shared in class if you feel comfortable. BRING – laptop or plenty of paper and pen. This 4-week class will meet once/week for 2 hours.

Come learn the basics of macrame in this 1-day workshop designed to introduce you to the craft. We will cover basic terminology and techniques that will help you get started with a small project, a plant hanger. A $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the night of the workshop.

Join seasoned forager David Spahr on an immersive mushroom hunt, exploring habitats, structures, and safe foraging practices. Uncover surprises in each walk, shaped by season and location. Suitable for all ages (8-15 with a registered parent), this moderate-difficulty hike promises an exciting, educational adventure. Require Supply List: Notebook and pen to take notes, sensible clothing and footwear, water, snack and bug repellant. A basket or bags are optional. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.