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.

 Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. 

Materials to bring to class: 
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)

Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.

No class: 11/25, 12/13, 12/20, 2/17

Also known as the northern lights, learn to paint these vibrant dancing lights in Acrylic paints. Blending is the technique that we will learn to use the most to capture these charged particles in the Earth’s atmosphere. Canvas and paints are supplied.

 Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. 

Materials to bring to class: 
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)

Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.

No class: 4/21

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks.

Mixed media art journaling gives you the freedom to create self-expressive art without the fear of mistakes. Expressive art journaling can help to reduce stress, depression and anxiety. In this 6-week class, learn to create a visual expression of ideas, thoughts and emotions while relaxing and having fun using a wide range of art supplies and techniques.

No art skills required! Supplies for use in class are provided.

Need a flyer for an event, class, fundraiser, small business, or community group but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly workshop, learn how to create polished, attention-grabbing flyers using Canva. Students will explore easy design tips, work with Canva templates, add photos and text, and leave with a completed flyer ready to print or share online. No graphic design experience needed. Students should bring: laptop computer, a free or paid Canva account, photos they would like to use, an idea for their flyer, basic wording/details for the project (event info, business name, dates, contact information, etc.) Perfect for small business owners, artists, nonprofits, craft fair vendors, event organizers, and anyone wanting to create better-looking promotional materials quickly and confidently.

In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to see the elements of composition directly in the landscape and bring them to their canvases. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a list of materials will be sent out. (Park admission is not included in the fee)