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Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18

with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 22, 2026
1 additional session on Jun 12, 2026

Finish those UFOs (aka unfinished objects) or start a new one. Pick up helpful tips from fellow stitchers and make new friends! Escape those constant interruptions at home with over five hours of sewing and camaraderie. Show and tell is encouraged, and no one is too new to join in the fun! Bring handwork or your sewing machine and supplies. Iron, ironing board, cutting mats and rulers supplied.

Space is limited to 16 people so be sure to register early! 


Class times are as follows: 
Friday: 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm


* Senior Rate (65+ is $10) to register for senior rate, please call 207-676-3223

Spring Ceramics Open Studio

$80

with Cynthia Plaisted, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 25, 2026 at 5 pm

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

Due to a couple of Mondays not being available to class, those classes will be held on Tuesday. Class will take place on the following days: 
Class 1 - Tuesday, May 26th
Class 2 - Monday, June 1
Class 3 - Monday, June 8
Class 4 - Tuesday, June 16
Class 5 - Monday, June 22
Class 6 - Monday, June 29 ( final class ) 

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

There is a max of 15 students per session.

Beginning French, Summer 2026

$150

with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 26, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 12 weeks

Continuing French classes, Summer 2026

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French.

Will run

Gentle Beginner Hatha Yoga - 3 Week

$30

with Nancy Cotty, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Join us for a class in Hatha Yoga led by certified instructor, Nancy Cotty from Peace Within Yoga. Yoga is a great way to relax and improve your health and well being. The focus will be on stretching and breathing while building our strength and finding peace. All levels are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome and new students can join anytime. All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. 

Will run

Intermediate French, Summer 2026

$150

with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 27, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 12 weeks

This course will offer lessons in structure and grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation using variety of materials. Continuons à apprendre la langue français! 

Wire Wrap Jewelry ( NMHA Location )

$20

with Beth Goody, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 27, 2026 at 6 pm

New season, new projects!

Join us for a fun and creative wire wrapping class where you’ll learn techniques to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped pieces - no matter your experience level! Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is for you. There will be several projects to select from. Let’s get wrapping and make something magical together! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring round nose jewelry pliers with you if you have them, and you can bring your own stones if you’d like.

A materials fee of $10 per project is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Beth will also have additional jewelry kits available for purchase.

TRIP TO LINCOLN NH AND DINNER TRAIN RIDE LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

$385

with Lynne Longworth, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 10 am

This is an overnight trip to Lincoln, New Hampshire. We will leave The Wells High School at 1 PM on May 28th. We will go directly to the Indian Head Resort to check in, we will then leave for the LaFayette Dinner train for a 2-hour train ride for a fabulous dinner while riding through the countryside. We then return to the Hotel, breakfast is buffet and included. We then will be leaving for the flume gorge. The flume is a 2 mile loop trail through a granite gorge with waterfalls, and covered bridges. The hike has boardwalks and stairs. You do not have to do the whole walk or feel pressure if you are not up for it, there are places to rest. We will be leaving the gorge after 2 hours, we will stop for a light lunch before we return to Wells High School. Cost of the trip is $385 per person (double occupancy). GUIDE: Lynne Longworth

Gel Plate Printmaking For Beginners

$70 Originally: $385

with Pam Clark, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Gel Plate Printing is a dynamic and fun way to express yourself through creating monoprints on a soft, pliable gel plate.  Each one-of-a-kind print is as individual as the person creating it and requires no prior art skills to do. In class you will learn what gel plate printing is, how to do it using several different techniques, and be provided with the materials needed to create a variety of prints. 

This class is so much fun & expected to fill up fast so sign up early!

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8





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