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Summer Knitting

$48

with Vicky Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Aug 4, 2026 at 5 pm

Escape the summer heat and join a welcoming community of knitters for a fun and relaxed evening of creativity and connection!

This class is open to all skill levels—from complete beginners to those looking to refresh their skills—and creates a supportive space where knitters can learn from one another while sharing their passion for the craft. Beginners will learn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches, build confidence reading patterns, and pick up helpful tips for fixing common mistakes. More experienced knitters are encouraged to share ideas, support fellow makers, and enjoy time spent stitching together in good company.

Instructor Vicky brings years of knitting experience and knowledge, along with enthusiasm, encouragement, and a lighthearted approach that makes every class enjoyable and welcoming for all.

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.

Plein-Air Painting the Landscape: Excursion at Reid State Park

$60

with Jessie Lozanski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Aug 20, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

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)

Gel Plate Printmaking For Beginners

$80

with Pam Clark, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Aug 27, 2026 at 11 am
1 additional session on Jan 7, 2027

Gel Plate Printing is a dynamic and fun way to express yourself through creating monoprints on a soft, pliable gel plate.  Each one-of-a-kind print is as individual as the person creating it and requires no prior art skills to do. In class you will learn what gel plate printing is, how to do it using several different techniques, and be provided with the materials needed to create a variety of prints. 

This class is so much fun & expected to fill up fast so sign up early!

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

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.

Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18

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) to register for senior rate, please call 207-676-3223

Ceramics Open Studio

$80

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.

Paint Night: Pet Portraits

$55

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.





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