This six class course of instruction is designed for those that wish to become a beekeeper. The course will cover the what, why, and how of beekeeping. Topics include but are not limited to bee biology, equipment requirements and setup, seasonal management techniques, diseases, pest management, honeybee environmental benefits, and hive products. The goal of this course is to develop a foundation for new beekeepers to be prepared to keep bees. A course textbook will be provided to each student. Meets in Rm 160. *NO CLASS: 2/19.

Due to the high demand of the sourdough classes, NACE has added new combined sessions of Kayla Day's Sourdough classes! ☺️

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101: Starting the Starter  |  6 - 7:30pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough bread from start to finish? NACE is excited to welcome the owner and baker of Little Acre Farm, Kayla Day, to our Winter/Spring 2025 classes!

In this introduction to making sourdough, Kayla will teach you how to make your own starter from scratch, including initially starting the dough and feeding and maintaining the dough until it is ready to be baked. She will go over common issues that can arise from making sourdough starters and show you what each stage of the dough should look/smell like. You will leave the class with your own starter dough that you will feed until it is ready for baking. The cost of this class includes everything to get started.


102: Ready. Set. BAKE!   |   6 - 8pm
Now that you have learned the art of making your own sourdough starters, it’s time to see the different things that you can bake with it! If you took Kayla’s Sourdough 101 class and have a starter that is ready to bake you can bring it to class or purchase a starter before the class. In this class you will learn different mixing and folding techniques to get the perfect bread. You will also learn how to take any excess dough you may have and see what you can make with it. Kayla will have dough ready to bake in class and you will get to take home the loaves made to bake at home.

Materials list for the 102 class include: 

• Unbleached Flour (any brand)
• Mixing Bowl (no particular size just enough for mixing the dough)
• Wooden Spoon or Dough Whisk
• Plastic Bench Scraper
• Towl (if you don’t have a towel there will be saran wrap available)
• Proofing Basket or Bowl
• Razer Blade or Lame

No class: 10/8, 11/5, 1/28

Zumba - Fitness and Fun Dance is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Maribel mixes both low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Students of all experience levels are welcome in this class, and Maribel will help show students both low and high impact dance moves to fit students' class goals/abilities. If you’re looking for a no-pressure fitness class that brings lots of fun and energy, then this class is for you!

Bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes with little to no tread to reduce twisting knee joints.

* Now offering classes Monday AND Wednesday evenings! Special discount offering for students who would like to take both Monday and Wednesday Sessions!

No class: 10/13, 11/26, 2/16, 2/18

Start the new year with calm, creativity, and mindfulness. In this soothing class, instructor Heather will show you how to take printed fabric and enhance it with simple yet beautiful embroidery accents. Learn to slow down and enjoy the meditative process of stitching as you transform fabric into one-of-a-kind art. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a desire to begin the year with intention.

Materials for this class include:
• thread
• fabric with a print
• needles
•hoop

Or you may purchase a kit from Heather for $15.

Minimum: 5   |   Maximum: 12

This class will introduce delicious lunch and dinner meals by using affordable rotisserie chicken already cooked and ready to go. Fun, easy, and chef friendly meals. This is a hands-on class where participants will have the opportunity to work the recipes. Please bring a Tupperware container with you to take home the leftovers. Each participant will receive a whole chicken to work with and also a recipe book to take home. Grocery fee of $10. due to instructor at time of class.

INSTRUCTOR: JEFFREY DARNELL CARPENTER  Granite Bay Care is offering this course……..with Jeffrey Carpenter, the Workforce Development and Training coordinator as the instructor.

This class covers composition, color theory, and color mixing, as well as materials and techniques. You’ll learn and practice the fundamentals of painting with acrylics. Class will provide time for experimentation, creativity, and the opportunity to work on your own projects with guidance from the instructor. Beginner and Intermediate painters are both welcome!

Class size limited to 10.

Materials for class:
Download the full list here.
• Acrylic paints (If you're buying a "set," try to make sure that the              following colors are included)
    • White
    • Cadmium yellow medium
    • Cadmium red medium
    • Cobalt Blue
    • Dioxazine purple
    • Ultramarine blue
    • Yellow ochre
    • Burnt Umber
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Permanent Green

• Brushes (various sizes)
• Water cups
• Palette (Wax paper will suffice)
• Palette knife (for mixing paint)
• Watercolor paper
• Illustration board
• Any heavy paper
• Canvas boards
• Stretched canvas (We’ll begin with heavy paper surfaces. Canvas need       not be purchased at the beginning

Come join us as we explore the wonders of clay! You will develop and use it to create unique pieces of your own design through a variety of techniques. You will be encouraged to try the manual and electric wheels, roller, carving tools, and beautiful glazes to bring the pieces you imagine to life. Beginners to experts welcome.

Class scheduled as follows;
Classes 1-4: For creation
Class 5: Prepping pieces for firing
Class 6: Glazing pieces

Clay and glaze cost is $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

There is a max of 15 students per session.

No class: 10/13, 11/24, 2/16

How much will you need? Learn how to calculate the amount of money you need to retire comfortably, based on your unique lifestyle and financial situation. Get step-by-step guidance through the process of determining your retirement "number." Gain a clear understanding of your current financial position and what's required to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Through engaging exercises, take stock of your income, expenses, and savings, and develop a personalized plan for reaching your retirement goals. Leave feeling empowered and motivated to take actionable steps towards securing your financial future. Please bring a notebook/pen and a calculator.

Instructor: Anthony Corsino