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Make a Holiday Wreath or Kissing Ball
with ELIZABETH GOODY, Noble Adult & Community Education
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of creativity and cheer! Join Beth to learn how to make your very own holiday wreath or kissing ball using fresh-cut evergreens. These beautiful, fragrant decorations will last the entire season and bring a festive touch to your home. Feel free to bring your own decorative touches to personalize your project! No experience needed-just come ready to have fun and get into the holiday spirit!
A materials fee of $25 is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Materials include fresh cut greens, ribbon and embellishments.
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Beginner Drawing
with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education
Develop skills to draw what you see. Start with the basics: contour, perspective, value shading, composition, and gesture. Then move on to observational drawing using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Bring to class all items from the materials list supplied at registration.
Drawing Class Supply List:
• Sketchbook
• Kneaded eraser
• Various pencils ( 2B – 6B )
*No class: 12/25
Make-and-Take Kimekomi Ornaments
with Dale McKibben, Noble Adult & Community Education
Add a handmade touch to your holiday season with this festive 3-night class! Join instructor Dale as you learn the traditional Japanese art of kimekomi—a fun and beginner-friendly technique where fabric is tucked into pre-scored foam shapes to create beautiful, no-sew ornaments. Each night you'll complete a make-and-take project, perfect for decorating your tree or giving as heartfelt gifts. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit!
A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
Candlelight Stroll
with Lynne Longworth, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
The trip is on Friday December 5, 3:30-9:00p.m. Travel back in time to Historic Strawberry bank while we take a candlelight tour of the period homes as well as costumed role players, explaining what the holidays were like back then and how they decorated their homes. After the tour we will be going for a sumptuous dinner. We will be leaving Wells at 3:30 and we will return to Wells approximately 9:00 p.m. Tour is limited to 08 The trip includes entry to the Candlelight Stroll and dinner and is $89.00 per person.
Holly Jolly Ornament Paint & Sip! (Hot Chocolate Edition)
with CYNTHIA PLAISTED, Noble Adult & Community Education
Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy morning of creativity!
In this Saturday, family-friendly class, you'll paint your own premade Maine-themed ceramic ornaments—think moose, lighthouses, lobsters, and more—perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your holiday décor. Sip on hot cocoa while you paint, chat, and enjoy a festive, no-stress morning that’s fun for all ages. All materials (and marshmallows!) provided.
Cost of the class includes 4 pre-made ceramic ornaments, paint, and ribbon!
Gardens Aglow! - Bus Trip
with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education
We’re heading to Gardens Aglow!
Get ready for a dazzling night of lights and laughter! Noble Adult Education is partnering with North Berwick Rec Dept to bring our community together for a magical holiday trip to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow this December!
Experience the wonder as the gardens shimmer with over half a million lights—an unforgettable Maine holiday tradition.
Our coach bus will depart from Noble High School at 4:00 PM and head to Boothbay for our 7:00 PM Gardens Aglow entry. You’ll have an hour and a half to explore the breathtaking displays and cozy holiday atmosphere before we depart the Gardens at 8:30 PM and return to Noble High School.
Your ticket includes round-trip transportation and event admission. Feel free to bring your own snacks for the ride, or enjoy a treat from the café on site once we arrive.
Kids ages 3 - 17 get $10 off and pay $45 instead of $55. To register your kids, please call our office to register.
Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of community cheer!
River Cruise
with Kelly Monroe, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Unpack Once, Explore Daily: The Magic of River CruisingJoin Kelly Monroe owner of In The Magic Travel, to explore the relaxing, scenic world of river cruising! Learn how to sail through Europe’s most beautiful cities with ease—no unpacking, no stress. Find out what’s included, where you can go, and why this may be your next favorite way to travel!
Instructor: Kelly Monroe is an experienced travel agent from “In The Magic Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner", with 11 years specializing in Disney destinations.
Gift Tags, Gift Bags, and Gift Card Holders - NEW
with Faith Garnett, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Get ready for the holidays: Participants will make 2 gift tags, a decorated gift bag and a gift card holder. All materials and instructions will be provided as well as stickers and die cuts. Decorative card stock will reflect themes of the season.
INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs