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Neck and Shoulders Workshop
with Nancy Cotty, Noble Adult & Community Education
Have tension in your neck and shoulders? This workshop will offer you some poses and exercises that will help to relieve some of your tension and will teach you many techniques that can be used at home or work to reduce pain and tension. These skills and poses can be repeated daily. All levels are welcome.
Equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.
Cyanotype Printing
with Troy Bennett, Noble Adult & Community Education
Cyanotypes, or blueprints were one of the first photographic printmaking processes invented. They’re fun and easy to make! Discover the magic of cyanotype—a historic, camera-less photographic printing process using the sun's UV rays to produce one-of-a-kind Prussian blue and white prints. This 19th-century technique blends art, science, and nature. A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where students will learn how to mix the light-sensitive chemicals, coat their own paper, and arrange beautiful organic compositions. After the paper has been prepared, we’ll step outside and expose our prints in the sun; then learn how to develop them in plain water, instantly revealing the creations. No prior photography or art experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.
In this class you will learn:
1. The Basics: A brief history of the cyanotype process.
2. Chemical Mixing: How to safely handle and mix the light-sensitive solutions.
3. Paper Coating: Techniques for evenly coating your watercolor paper.
4. Foraging & Composition: Arranging botanicals (leaves, pressed flowers, twigs) and everyday objects to create striking negative spaces.
5. Exposure & Development: Using natural sunlight to expose your prints and water to stop the chemical reaction.
Materials fee is included in the cost of the class.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 6
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen, Noble Adult & Community Education
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to handle different keys and time signatures
• How to avoid “counting”
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen, Noble Adult & Community Education
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you yearsof musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crashcourse will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favoritesongs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able tosit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And sincethe class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be ableto continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online questionand answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes
Beginner Beekeeping
with Peggy McLaughlin, Noble Adult & Community Education
What’s all the ‘buzz’ about Beekeeping?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep honey bees? Join NACE as we welcome Peggy McLaughlin to our program for an introduction to beekeeping class. In this five-night class Peggy will help teach you the basics of hive setup, bee biology, seasonal care, and harvesting honey. We will also welcome a State Apiarist from the Department of Agriculture one evening to give a presentation on the best beekeeping practices, colony, management, and hive registration license. Whether you're considering your first hive or simply want to learn more about these amazing pollinators and the roles that bees play in our ecosystem, this class is a great place to start!
Please purchase The Beekeeper's Handbook, 5th edition by Dianna Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile before the first class. It can be purchased on Amazon.
Two New England Paranormal Investigations
with Rob Gutro, Noble Adult & Community Education
From two of Rob’s books, you can experience a public paranormal investigation at the Hunt Memorial Library in Nashua, NH with Rob and Monique Toosoon. Their findings revealed three ghosts that were not associated with the building but chose the building as their residence. Together with other paranormal professionals and members of the public they uncovered a haunted secret love, illicit trysts, a ghostly teenage accident victim and haunted paintings.
In the Ghosts of Linville Manor – Maryland’s Most Haunted House, Rob’s investigation revealed the identities of several ghosts, including one who remains there due to being unjustly accused. This book details that investigation, provides a glimpse of the home's past, and shares many of the supernatural interactions people have experienced.
Beginner Crochet: Fall Fun Projects
with Lisa Langley, Noble Adult & Community Education
Get ready for a cozy, creative adventure in this beginner‑friendly crochet class! No experience needed— just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new. Over four weeks, we’ll stitch our way through four adorable projects, each designed to build confidence and spark joy.
• Week 1: Little Ghost — A cute, squishy ghost perfect for fall decorating
• Week 2: Pumpkin Plush — A soft, chunky pumpkin you’ll want to make in every color
• Week 3: Cozy Hat — A warm, stylish hat made with simple stitches
• Week 4: Chunky Scarf — A soft, snuggly scarf you’ll be proud to wear or gift
Materials
We’ll use #6 super bulky yarn and an L/11 hook for all projects — perfect for beginners because the stitches are big, soft, and easy to see.
Don’t have supplies? No problem! Lisa will have hooks and yarn available for a small fee.
Why You’ll Love This Class
• Relaxing, social, and beginner‑friendly
• Fun fall‑themed projects you can finish quickly
• Step‑by‑step guidance in a supportive environment
• Great for adults who want a new hobby or creative outlet
No Class: 11/11
Min: 4 Max: 10
Evolutionary Astrology I
with Rob Stewart, Noble Adult & Community Education
”Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” - Soren Kierkergarrd
Evolutionary Astrology is based on the premise that a soul lives many lifetimes, and suggests your birth chart may provide hidden clues into your multi-life journey. In this workshop we will unpack themes that astrology suggests may have been relevant in past lives as well as themes that may provide opportunities for your personal growth and evolution.
There are no prerequisites for the class. Participants are encouraged to email their birth information (date, place, time) to the instructor, Rob at rob@innercenterastrology.com, prior to the start of the class. He will provide a copy of your birth chart in class. It would be optimal to have your exact birth time available (documented on your birth certificate) but is not necessary.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10