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Our Classes

Oil Painting for Ultra Beginners

$45

with Allen Lampert

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

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.

Stained Glass Studio

$125

with Penny Hartwell

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 12, 2027

Have you already taken Stained Glass for Beginners with Penny? Are you looking to continue working on your stain glass project or start a new one? Then this studio class is for you! Come join Penny to freshen up your skills, learn new advanced skills, build in 3D, and explore other possibilities. Bring your own tools and glass. *No Class: 2/16 (Winter Session). **Snow Date: 3/16 (Winter Session).

Beginner Line Dancing to Rock/Pop Songs

$42

with Anne Sirois

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
3 additional sessions through Dec 8, 2026

This is a beginner/slightly intermediate class that does not increase in difficulty. It focuses on everyone meeting for community and having fun. I choreograph light and easy, short dances to 80’s through current rock/pop songs. We break them down, then rehearse them 3-4 times before doing it to music. We usually get through 4 or 5 dances in one hour. The goal is to experience the basics of line dancing with confidence, relaxation, and joy. *This program runs for 3 weeks per session.

Cardio Fit

$50

with Pam Justice

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 20, 2026

This 60 minute, energetic, fun-filled dance fitness class features a fusion of easy to follow dance moves, resistance training, yoga and kickboxing, all choreographed to popular music! The class is designed for all fitness levels with safe and effective moves to give a total body workout! Students should bring a mat and weights. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Needle-felted Tapestry Workshop

$100

with Megan Franasiak

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

In this two week workshop, we will explore two-dimensional needle-felting techniques to create fiber tapestries. Students will learn how to build images with wool while focusing on color usage and basic drawing techniques. Students may also incorporate other media, such as embroidery, if desired. No experience is required! Needle-felting materials and tools will be provided and are included in the price of the course.

Thriving after Divorce

$75

with Tiffany Harrington

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on Feb 2, 2027

Divorce is a devastating life event that may leave you struggling to process emotions, find your financial footing, enter a new relationship in a healthy way, or co-parent with your ex effectively. We’ll cover how a painful ending can be the start of a new beginning with practical tools as well as best practices for emotional, physical, and mental health to get you on the road to re-finding your joy and thriving. This class is 3 weeks. *No Class: 2/16. (Winter Session). **Snow Date: 3/9 (Winter Session).

Smartphone Photography: Beginner

$79

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class is dedicated to helping you understand smartphone photography by teaching you how to take and create great images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management. *This class is for beginners.

Intro Art Class Series

$25

with Ed Higgins

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week
14 additional sessions through Feb 19, 2027

These one-day workshops are designed to introduce students to the corresponding 5wk courses. Though these workshops are not a prerequisite for the courses, it is an opportunity to meet the instructor and preview lesson plans before committing to the full class. Feel free to contact Ed Higgins at ed_higgins@icloud.com with any questions.





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