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Sewing Open Studio
with Nancy LeClair

Every sewist knows what it’s like to cut their fabric on the floor and then sew at the kitchen table. We also know it’s a bit lonely and sometimes frustrating to find help when we are stuck on a particularly baffling pattern instruction. Whether you’re trying to complete unfinished projects or start new ones, Nancy will be on hand to guide you through the difficult spots. Bring your sewing machine and supplies, or do hand work.
NACE has irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, and rulers available to use during class time. If you need to borrow a sewing machine, please let us know ahead of the class.
Senior Rate (65+) is $45. Please call or stop by the office to register.
No clas: 10/13
Poltergeists, Demons and Near-Death Experiences
with Rob Gutro

During this talk, Rob will provide insight on what demons really are, the truth about poltergeist activities, and what happens with near death experiences and how the affect people later.
Zumba - 6 Week
with Maribel Deprese

Zumba - Fitness and Fun Dance is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Maribel mixes both low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Students of all experience levels are welcome in this class, and Maribel will help show students both low and high impact dance moves to fit students' class goals/abilities. If you’re looking for a no-pressure fitness class that brings lots of fun and energy, then this class is for you!
Bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes with little to no tread to reduce twisting knee joints.
* Now offering classes Monday AND Wednesday evenings! Special discount offering for students who would like to take both Monday and Wednesday Sessions!
No class: 10/13, 11/26, 2/16, 2/18
Curved Log Cabin Quilt
with Dale McKibben

Create a stunning quilt using a traditional pattern with a twist. This quilt contains 36 blocks and finishes at 72” x 72”. The construction is easy, using a jelly roll (2.5inches wide) and a honey bun (1.5 inches wide) pack. There needs to be a goodcontrast between the jelly roll and the honey bun in order to see the curvedshapes. The center square is traditionally red (signifying the heart of the home) or yellow (the light or fire of the home). You can choose whatever color you want,especially if you like a more modern look. There are many ways to set the blocks- check out Google images for some ideas. * Please pre-cut your center squares before the first class.
Fabric Requirements:
• 1 Fat Quarter - Center Square
• 1 Jelly Roll - 2.5 “ wide, 40 strips
• 1 Honey Bun - 1.5” wide, 40 strips
• 1.5 yards border fabric
No class: 11/5
*Brochure correction!*
The class times in the brochure are incorrect. Class runs from 6 - 9pm.
Minimum: 6 | Maximum: 8
Stitch & Smile: Embroidery Studio with Crafty Stitch
with Heather Coombs

All skill levels are welcome in this relaxed four-week embroidery studio! Whether you're brand new to stitching or already deep into a project, this is the perfect place to create, learn, and connect. Bring a project from home or purchase a beginner-friendly kit from the instructor. Guidance and encouragement will be available every step of the way.
If you would like to buy a kit for the class, kit fees are $25 each and is payable to the instructor the first night of class. You can choose from the following kits;
• Maine Blueberries
• Lobster
• Piece of Cake Sampler
• Lavender
• Maine Pride and Heart
• Maine Flag
If you would like to buy a kit for the class, please indicate which one you would like upon registering.
** Brochure Correction **
Class ends on Wednesday, November 19 not Thursday, November 20
Minimum: 5 | Maximum: 12
Relief Printmaking - Holiday Cards
with Gayle Fitzpatrick

In this class, students will develop a basic understanding of the relief printmaking processes. Students will learn to design and develop a single color relief print. The resulting prints will be used to create holiday cards.
A materials fee of $8 is due at the start of class to the instructor.
** Brochure Correction **
Please note this class will be held on Thursday not Wednesday.
Invasive Bittersweet Basket
with Zack Rouda

Frustrating to gardeners and arborists, bittersweet is considered a largely useless bane on wildland. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were good for something? We can use ancient harvesting techniques to tend invasive bittersweet in the wild, simultaneously harvesting material for baskets while managing future growth.
Learn to weave a bittersweet basket. We'll employ several different weaving techniques in order to create a strong, beautiful basket for foraging, or use in the kitchen or garden. We’ll shoot for a basket about 9” wide and 7” deep, with or without a handle. This is a class for beginners, but some hand strength and dexterity is required.
Materials fee is included in the cost of the class!
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 6
Ceramics Open Studio
with CYNTHIA PLAISTED

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