Have you ever wanted to try canning, but were unsure how to get started? Or perhaps you are concerned about food safety, and wondering how to ensure that your canned food is both delicious and safe. Well, this is the class for you! Join Allison Carroll Duffy, Master Food Preserver and cookbook author, for this hands-on workshop covering all that you need to know to get started canning your own food. We'll cover the basics of safe home canning, including proper procedures, techniques, and use of tools and equipment. Then we’ll learn hands-on--working together as a group and going step-by-step--to make and can a big batch of jam. We’ll use the boiling water bath method, which is the same method you’ll use for making many other canned goods you might want to make at home, including pickles, salsas, chutneys, and fruit. While this class will focus primarily on the boiling water bath method of canning, pressure canning will also be discussed. At the end of the class, there will be plenty of jam to taste, and each participant will go home with a jar of jam to enjoy…as well as all the know-how you need to start canning confidently at home!

Have you always been intrigued by the Tarot, but didn’t know where to begin? Embark with us on this 6 week journey into the spirit of the cards. Learn about the history, the structure of the deck, meanings of each card and how to interpret them in this fun and accessible course. Materials needed: Rider Waite Tarot Deck (approximately $25 available online or local bookstores); blank journal or binder suggested.

Maki, also known as Makizushi, are the traditional sushi rolls of vinegar rice with a core of seafood or veggies wrapped in nori sheets. Learn to make these beautiful sushi rolls at this very hands-on cooking class. Join Chris Toy to learn how to make the perfect sticky sushi rice, and then to fill and roll both regular and “inside-out” rolls with the rice on the outside! This class will also offer miso soup to round out the meal. All materials included.

Come learn the essentials to creating beautiful works of art ranging from plant hangers to wall hangings in this 4-week course. From this experience, you will learn beginner knots as well as some common terminology associated with the art of macrame. A $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first night of the class.

Lazy weekend mornings gift us the perfect opportunity put aside that box of cereal/peanut butter toast/bowl of oatmeal and make something exceptionally yummy for breakfast. And better yet, make it without using animal products - no milk, no eggs, no butter. We will do this using plant-based milk, aquafaba, vegan butter, and tofu to create some truly scrumptious breakfast goodies; using organic ingredients as available. Join Jinger and learn to make one-hour cinnamon rolls, glazed cranberry orange scones, and blueberry coffee cake with a streusel topping. And to counteract all that sweetness you’ll enjoy a tofu scramble full of vegetable goodness. Hungry now? Hold onto that, grab your apron and register for this new edition of Vegan Test Kitchen. And remember to bring containers to take home any leftovers! $10 material fee included.

Would you like to crank up your creative writing skills? Join your instructor, Freelance writer and author Stephanie Garrity in taking your creative writing to the next level. The imagination is an amazing tool, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the art of creative writing. From short fiction and poetry to full-length novels, unique social media posts and original that the creative writer be able to tap into their creative and imaginative core. This 10 week immersive creative writing class will touch on generating ideas for a wide variety of writing projects, how to hook the reader’s attention no matter what you are writing, how to write attention-getting social media posts, the structures of poetry and fiction as well as developing narrative design for stories. You are welcome to bring your laptop or a notebook and writing utensils, whichever you are more comfortable with. But remember, this is an immersive writing class, so come prepared to write! *No Class: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31.

The most comprehensive in-person boating course available, America’s Boating Course, gives you the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. Our boater safety class meets most states’ certification requirements. Taking a boating class reduces your risk of accidents and injuries, saves you money on boat insurance, and qualifies you for a state boat license or operator certificate in most states. Our in-person boating course includes a comprehensive introduction to boating, covering boat types, boat engines, boat selection, and more. You’ll learn about boating laws and regulations as well as boat registration and licensing. Get in-depth knowledge of boating safety equipment, and learn how to become a safe boater by learning the dos and don’ts of boater safety. Gain practical knowledge of navigation, rules of the road, handling emergencies and mechanical problems on the water, the basics of towing and trailering, important information for hunters, anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and so much more. Four sessions with a NASBLA approved examination. The cost for couples sharing materials is $95. Please call Merrymeeting Adult Education for the couples discount. No other discounts. ***Class will meet on the following Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29 (exam day). This program is presented by U.S. Power Squadron.

Use your Zentangle skills to relax, make gifts, and craft ornaments for the upcoming holiday. In Holiday Zentangle, you will learn to make Triskele hanging ornaments, Christmas Trees, hand-done placecards, and decorative picture frames over the course of two sessions. All supplies needed will be provided. While any skill level will be accepted, those who have taken Introduction to Zentangle will have a head start.