Step back in time and discover the magic of tintype photography! Learn the history and context of wet plate collodion, the 19th century's most popular photographic process which gave working class Americans their first chance to own a picture of themselves or a loved one. Students will also have a hands-on chance to make their own tintype in this darkroom-based class. The instructor will work through each step in the process, from coating, sensitizing, shooting, developing and fixing the plate. Each student will go home with their own, heirloom quality, finished, half-plate tintype. No prior photography experience required.

Materials fee is included in the cost of the class.

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 6 

MEET TROY!
Troy R. Bennett is an artist, journalist and musician from southern Maine. An award-winning daily Maine newspaper photojournalist for 25 years, Bennett began making wet plate collodion photographs 15 years ago. He lives in Portland. www.themysteryjig.com 

Learn how to find discounted air tickets, discounted hotel stays, and cut back costs on your grocery bill, by learning how to use chat GPT artificial intelligence. This is a beginner class and you need not have previous knowledge of Chat GPT to take this class. INSTRUCTOR: Preethi Fernando An online link will be provided to you prior to class.

Join us for a lively one night workshop devoted to the magic of transparency and glow. From 4:30 to 8:00pm, we will dive into the art of glazing, showing you how to build luminous layers that shimmer with depth and richness. You will explore negative painting techniques that carve light out of color, turning simple shapes into striking compositions.

We will also play with color theory in hands on exercises designed to loosen you up and spark bold, confident choices. Think vibrant mixes, unexpected harmonies, and a few happy surprises along the way.

Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned painters alike.

*There is a materials fee of $20, payable to the instructor.

This is an opportunity to practice giving Reiki in a safe and guided environment with an opportunity to also receive a session as well. Reiki II certification is a requirement. If you'd like to attend, but took Reiki II elsewhere, please bring your Reiki II certificate with you.

*Required to be at least Reiki 2 certified.

Maximum: 20 Students

Our Aura comprises seven energetic fields that surround the body. Every person’s aura is as unique as a blueprint. Just like other subtle energy systems, it needs to be cleansed, purified and strengthened. Keeping our AURA strong is as important as taking our vitamins. Come and learn about your "protective spacesuit" and practice simple exercises that introduce "boundaries", improve self-regulation, promote self-compassion, strengthen immunity, and keep negative energies from spiraling inward. Classes are highly engaging and FUN. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer

Robin's Zumba® classes have been running strong for over 17 years through the Wells Ogunquit Adult Ed. Zumba® is dance exercise for people who don't consider themselves dancers but love to dance. The hour flies by and you will get a great workout. Robin uses fun, high energy music and the moves are basic and repeated enough times so that you really know them. Plus one of the best things about Zumba® is the emphasis on modifying the moves to make them your own.  Questions about the class? Contact Robin via her Zumba website (Robin Lovell - Instructor Page (zumba.com), or Wells-Ogunquit Adult Ed.

Robin's Zumba® classes have been running strong for over 17 years through the Wells Ogunquit Adult Ed. Zumba® is dance exercise for people who don't consider themselves dancers but love to dance. The hour flies by and you will get a great workout. Robin uses fun, high energy music and the moves are basic and repeated enough times so that you really know them. Plus one of the best things about Zumba® is the emphasis on modifying the moves to make them your own.Questions about the class? Contact Robin via her Zumba website (Robin Lovell - Instructor Page (zumba.com), or Wells-Ogunquit Adult Ed.

Every girl deserves at least one dress. Since October 2009, "Dress A Girl Around The World" has reached over 81 countries with a recorded number of over one million dresses delivered to girls in need around the world. Recently, we spoke with the Maine DAG Ambassador, Jane, who is in need of help with sewing menstral pads and dresses for girls in need.

We will be holding 9 sewing dates for those who are interested in volunteering their time to sew. You can stay the whole time or for a few hours; any help is appreciated. If there are more requests for sewing days, we will update that information on our website and social media. Feel free to bring a lunch with you; the sewing room at NACE has a refrigerator you can keep your food/drinks in.

We do ask volunteers to please register for the days they wish to come in and sew to be sure the sewing room and supplies are all ready.