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Arts & Crafts

Stained Glass for Beginners

$145

with Penny Hartwell

Calendar Current session started Sep 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 11, 2027

Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No Class: 10/12, 1/18, 2/15. **Snow Date: 3/22.

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).

Needle-felted Tapestry Workshop
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Needle-felted Tapestry Workshop

$100

with Megan Franasiak

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.

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
13 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.

Illustrating Flora and Fauna with Watercolor and Ink

$130

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This all-levels class explores botanical illustration with watercolor, pen and ink. Students will learn principles of scientific illustration through painting subjects ranging from wildflowers to fish, focusing on observational drawing and precision watercolor painting techniques. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick.

Student Grade Kit

Professional Artist Grade Kit

Mosaic Pumpkin

$55

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Celebrate fall in this beginner glass on glass mosaic class! Follow the provided pumpkin pattern or design your own in a 7x7” wood frame. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass down to shape and glue to our glass substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. Tools will be provided for in class use. *A material fee of $25 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.





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