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Holly Jolly Ornament Paint & Sip! (Hot Chocolate Edition)

$10

with CYNTHIA PLAISTED

Calendar Next session starts Dec 6, 2025 at 10 am

Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy morning of creativity!

In this Saturday, family-friendly class, you'll paint your own premade Maine-themed ceramic ornaments—think moose, lighthouses, lobsters, and more—perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your holiday décor. Sip on hot cocoa while you paint, chat, and enjoy a festive, no-stress morning that’s fun for all ages. All materials (and marshmallows!) provided.

Cost of the class includes 4 pre-made ceramic ornaments, paint, and ribbon!

Full Course

Gardens Aglow! - Bus Trip

$55

with NACE Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 6, 2025 at 4 pm

We’re heading to Gardens Aglow!

Get ready for a dazzling night of lights and laughter! Noble Adult Education is partnering with North Berwick Rec Dept to bring our community together for a magical holiday trip to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow this December!

Experience the wonder as the gardens shimmer with over half a million lights—an unforgettable Maine holiday tradition.

Our coach bus will depart from Noble High School at 4:00 PM and head to Boothbay for our 7:00 PM Gardens Aglow entry. You’ll have an hour and a half to explore the breathtaking displays and cozy holiday atmosphere before we depart the Gardens at 8:30 PM and return to Noble High School.

Your ticket includes round-trip transportation and event admission. Feel free to bring your own snacks for the ride, or enjoy a treat from the café on site once we arrive.

Kids ages 3 - 17 get $10 off and pay $45 instead of $55. To register your kids, please call our office to register.

Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of community cheer!

Gardens Aglow! - Bus Trip (Ages 3 - 17)
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Gardens Aglow! - Bus Trip (Ages 3 - 17)

$45

with NACE Staff

Calendar Next session starts Dec 6, 2025 at 4 pm

We’re heading to Gardens Aglow!

Get ready for a dazzling night of lights and laughter! Noble Adult Education is partnering with North Berwick Rec Dept to bring our community together for a magical holiday trip to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow this December!

Experience the wonder as the gardens shimmer with over half a million lights—an unforgettable Maine holiday tradition.

Our coach bus will depart from Noble High School at 4:00 PM and head to Boothbay for our 7:00 PM Gardens Aglow entry. You’ll have an hour and a half to explore the breathtaking displays and cozy holiday atmosphere before we depart the Gardens at 8:30 PM and return to Noble High School.

Your ticket includes round-trip transportation and event admission. Feel free to bring your own snacks for the ride, or enjoy a treat from the café on site once we arrive.

Kids ages 3 - 17 get $10 off and pay $45 instead of $55. To register your kids, please call our office to register.

Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of community cheer!

Learn How to Find Signs from Departed Loved Ones

$15

with Rob Gutro

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 9, 2025 at 6 pm

Holidays are times when spirits of loved ones give us messages. In this class you'll learn some signs to look for from your loved ones. To understand what happens after death and how to recognize communications from spirits of loved ones, this is a class for you. Learn what blocks messages and hear true encounters from others. By the end of the talk, you'll know what to look for. 

Make Your Own Bargello Needlepoint Earrings

$15

with Heather Coombs

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 10, 2025 at 6 pm

Get into the festive spirit with this fun, one-night class just in time for the holidays! Learn the bold, colorful art of Bargello needlepoint and create a stylish pair of handmade earrings—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. Join instructor Heather who will guide you through the basics of Bargello stitching, a retro geometric technique that's easy to learn and impossible to forget. Choose your colors, stitch your patterns, and turn your work into wearable art. 

A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class. 


*DATE CORRECTION: The date in the brochure is September 17th, but the correct date is December 10th.

Minimum: 5   |   Maximum: 12

Nature Angel Ornaments

$15

with ELIZABETH GOODY

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 10, 2025 at 6 pm

Get crafty and festive in this heartwarming workshop where you’ll create beautiful angel ornaments using locally sourced natural materials. Beth will guide you step-by-step as you learn how to turn everyday natural finds into charming ornaments-perfect for your holiday tree or as handmade gifts with a personal touch. No experience necessary-just bring your holiday spirit and a little creativity! Feel free to bring your own nature finds to personalize your angels. 

A material fee of $5 is due at the start of class to the instructor.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18

with NACE Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 12, 2025

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

**PLEASE NOTE: Brochure Corrections for September and October. 

• September should be September 5th and 6th ( not September 19, 20 )

• October should be October 3rd and 4th ( not October 17, 18 )

 

Intro to Expressive Art Journaling

$70

with Pam Clark

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 8, 2026 at 11:30 am

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.

No class: 2/19





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