Noble Adult & Community Education
North Berwick, ME
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Personal Enrichment
at Noble Adult & Community Education
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education
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
Ceramics Open Studio
with CYNTHIA PLAISTED, Noble Adult & Community Education
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.
No class: 10/13, 11/24, 2/16
Gentle Beginner Hatha Yoga - 2 Week
with NANCY COTTY, Noble Adult & Community Education
Join us for a class in Hatha Yoga led by certified instructor, Nancy Cotty from Peace Within Yoga. Yoga is a great way to relax and improve your health and well being. The focus will be on stretching and breathing while building our strength and finding peace. All levels are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome and new students can join anytime. All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.
Learn to Play the Ukulele!
with Duncan Perry, Noble Adult & Community Education
Your Journey Begins Here!
The ukulele has never been more popular, and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, and country tunes old and new -- even classical music.
Join instructor Duncan Perry on ZOOM, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, and who will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!
If you don’t own a ukulele, download the buying and care guide provided by the instructor below;
A Ukulele Buying and Care Guide
Myths of Medicare
with Tyler Kretschmar, Noble Adult & Community Education
Reviews the basics and coverage levels of Medicare
• Coverage of Part A, B, C and D
• When to sign up
• How to sign up
• The differences between Medicare advantage and Medicare supplement
Maine's Death with Dignity Act
with Valerie Lovelace, Noble Adult & Community Education
Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine’s Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
"Love at First Slice": Pizza Date Night
with Kayla Day, Noble Adult & Community Education
Looking for a fun Valentine's date idea? How about a fun night building your own pizza with sourdough?
Turn up the heat on date night with a hands-on evening of dough and romance! Join instructor Kayla as she guides you through the art of using sourdough as a delicious, gut-friendly pizza crust. You’ll learn how to shape, stretch, and bake the perfect pie while discovering the benefits of sourdough’s natural fermentation—like easier digestion and bold, tangy flavor. Bring your favorite pizza toppings and condiments to customize your creation, then enjoy your made-from-scratch masterpiece together.
Cost is per couple. Come hungry and leave with full hearts (and bellies)!
Minimum: 5 | Maximum: 10