Courses

Watercolor Studio combines structured instruction with guided independent work. Each session features a specific theme, such as color or value, beginning with 45 minutes of instruction, exercises, and demonstrations. Students then work on individual projects with instructor guidance. If you don't have a current project, we'll help you develop one. The class concludes with a 10-minute supportive critique. This class is for those who have taken watercolor classes before—preferably a workshop with the instructor or the beginning watercolor class. *No Class: 5/26.

Join master wood carver Ken Wise and cooking instructor Chris Toy for a fantastic weekend of hands on Carving and Cooking instruction. Come learn how to carve cooking utensils such as chopsticks, spatulas, and spoons. Then learn how to use them to prepare, cook, and eat some tasty Asian fusion recipes from Chris Toy's cookbooks! The retreat happens on the shores of Merrymeeting Bay in the Butler Head Nature Preserve. A limited number of AirBNB style overnight accommodations with shared bathrooms are available. Contact Chris Toy at christoy.net@gmail.com FMI. About the instructors: Ken Wise has been carving spoons, turning bowls and making Wildlife Art in Mid-Coast Maine for many years. He enjoys sharing the fun and challenges of working with wood through classes and private instruction. Chris Toy, long time cooking instructor, Maine Guide, and author of 6 Asian cookbooks has taught community education, in kitchen stores, and privately around midcoast Maine for many years. *There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee for cancellations.

Come spend a relaxing Saturday evening making beautiful beeswax candles. We will be hand-dipping taper candles of your chosen shape and color design. Join us for this slow yet oh so rewarding traditional craft! All materials included. Sign-up early as registration will close 2 weeks prior to each session date.

For those who are longing to replenish, this workshop offers a restorative space to reconnect with yourself through quiet, reflective practices. When life feels chaotic, finding calm can feel out of reach—but it’s always there, waiting to be rediscovered. This session will provide you with tools to quiet the mind, soothe the body and heart, and create moments of ease and balance in your daily life. What to Expect: This 1.5-hour workshop blends mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help you: +Calm your mind with gentle, breath-focused meditation. +Find grounding and clarity through reflective journaling. +Soothe the body and heart with gentle yoga, and mindfulness and self-compassion meditations that invite spaciousness and care. Join this supportive and heart-centered session to reconnect with the steadiness and clarity that already resides within you.

PLEASE NOTE:  The May class will start on May 19th with the final on June 10th. June 11th and 16th should be set aside for make-up days due to inclement weather, if necessary. 

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Parents/Guardians are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and do a ride-along with your child, to be scheduled by the instructor and parent.  Please review our website for a complete list of rules and expectations: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

Please Note:  There is a make-up fee for missed classes. 

Are you 15 years of age or older and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. Only employee discounts are allowed, but you must call to register. If the student has a medical condition please contact the office or click on the link below as an additional medical form is required. Total hours of instruction is 40; 30 classroom and 10 driving. Full payment of $560 is required at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please bring your birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class as well as glasses for your eye exam, if you wear them. 

Note:  You should only sign up for this class if you are sure you can make all the dates.  There is a fee for make-up classes. 

Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Bath Campus

For any medical waivers please use the above form as this class is part of the Bath Campus. 

October 2024

• Class Times 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
• October: 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 (Final Exam)
  
• In case of inclement weather - make up days will be 10/30 and 11/4

May 2025

• Class Times 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
• May: 19, 20, 21, 27, 28
• June: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, (Final Exam)
• In case of inclement weather - make up days will be 6/11 and 6/16

A bound book that has a lot of scope to include all your favorite colors and decorative papers. This book is a great beginner binding, with a paper cover and no glue needed. Join us to make your new journal, poetry or guest book. Materials & tools will be provided.