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Mindful Stitches

$25

with Heather Coombs, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 21, 2026 at 6 pm

Start the new year with calm, creativity, and mindfulness. In this soothing class, instructor Heather will show you how to take printed fabric and enhance it with simple yet beautiful embroidery accents. Learn to slow down and enjoy the meditative process of stitching as you transform fabric into one-of-a-kind art. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a desire to begin the year with intention.

Materials for this class include:
• thread
• fabric with a print
• needles
•hoop

Or you may purchase a kit from Heather for $15.

Minimum: 5   |   Maximum: 12

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

$45

with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 22, 2026 at 6 pm

This class covers composition, color theory, and color mixing, as well as materials and techniques. You’ll learn and practice the fundamentals of painting with acrylics. Class will provide time for experimentation, creativity, and the opportunity to work on your own projects with guidance from the instructor. Beginner and Intermediate painters are both welcome!

Class size limited to 10.


Materials for class:
Download the full list here.
• Acrylic paints (If you're buying a "set," try to make sure that the              following colors are included)
    • White
    • Cadmium yellow medium
    • Cadmium red medium
    • Cobalt Blue
    • Dioxazine purple
    • Ultramarine blue
    • Yellow ochre
    • Burnt Umber
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Permanent Green

• Brushes (various sizes)
• Water cups
• Palette (Wax paper will suffice)
• Palette knife (for mixing paint)
• Watercolor paper
• Illustration board
• Any heavy paper
• Canvas boards
• Stretched canvas (We’ll begin with heavy paper surfaces. Canvas need       not be purchased at the beginning

Knitting Basics ( MindEdge Studio)
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Knitting Basics ( MindEdge Studio)

$39

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Knitting is a versatile skill and a rewarding activity, and there is very little that is more satisfying than creating something with your own hands. But getting started without instruction can be discouraging. This course covers the basics of knitting, teaching you how to choose your materials, read knitting patterns, and create several different simple projects. Through a series of videos, an expert knitter will walk you through the basic stitches that are the building blocks for even the most complicated patterns, and you will soon be on your way to knitting with confidence.

This is an online class and can be started at any time.

Click this link to get more information.





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