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Knitting - 6 Weeks

$72

with Vicky Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 1, 2026 at 5 pm
3 additional sessions through Feb 16, 2027

 Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 6-week 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.

WATERCOLOR S1 - Beginner

$69

with Russel Whitten, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Sep 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten studied Fine Arts and Art Education at Heartwood College of Art, Maine College of Art and Art Student League in New York. He is a member and showing artist with the Ogunquit Arts Association/Barn Gallery and The Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise. He currently teaches art in the OOB/Saco and Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education Programs. Portfolio: Instagram@whittenrussel or Facebook

Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18 Originally: $69

with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 11, 2026
5 additional sessions through Feb 26, 2027

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) - the website will ask if you are 65+ before checkout and automatically apply your senior discount.

Ceramics Open Studio

$80 Originally: $69

with Cynthia Plaisted, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5 pm
2 additional sessions through Jan 25, 2027

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

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

There is a max of 15 students per session.

** Please note: If a Monday class is cancelled due to weather, class will be made on up Tuesday.

*No class 10/12, 2/15

Sew for "Dress A Girl"

Free

with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 15, 2026 at 10 am

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.

Full Course

Unique Birthday Cards

$25

with Faith Garnett, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Sep 15, 2026 at 10 am

Birthdays should be special but these cards don't  require any special equipment.  Students will create three birthday cards using three different folds:  a trifold, a center locking card and a step card.  All materials will be included along with complete instructions for making similar cards in the future. 

INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs

Paint Night: Pet Portraits

$55 Originally: $25

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 21, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@gmail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Cake Mix Recipe Quilt

$58 Originally: $25

with Nancy Neubert, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 23, 2026 at 6 pm

Using a Cake Mix Pad (provided at the first class) and a layer cake (42 10" squares of coordinating fabrics)  we will create 4 different quilt blocks to assemble a quilt.  This method uses an easy paper piecing technique that has directions already printed on the paper.  Blocks can be set on point or the standard setting for a creative unique quilt top.  Fabric requirements will be sent out via email before the first class.  This class is for advanced beginner quilters.

No class: 9/30

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10





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