Now that you have learned the art of making your own sourdoughstarters, it’s time to see the different things that you can bake with it! Ifyou took Kayla’s Sourdough 101 class and have a starter that is ready tobake you can bring it to class or purchase a starter before the class. Inthis class you will learn different mixing and folding techniques to getthe perfect bread. You will also learn how to take any excess dough youmay have and see what you can make with it. Kayla will have doughready to bake in class and you will get to take home the loaves made tobake at home.

Materials list for the 102 class include: 

• Unbleached Flour (any brand)
• Salt
• Mixing Bowl (no particular size just enough for mixing the dough)
• Wooden Spoon or Dough Whisk
• Plastic Bench Scraper
• Towl (if you don’t have a towel there will be saran wrap available)
• Proofing Basket or Bowl
• Razer Blade or Lame 

*Be sure to have a dutch oven at home for when your dough is ready to bake!

Have fun with this pretty, 3D quilt that is super easy!  You can select multiple colors or use scraps to create this project. Students will need to purchase the pattern for $8.95.

Materials for class include:
• 36- 9.5 inch squares with a smaller reflection fabric of the same color that is 2.5 by 7.5
• 5.75 yards of solid color fabric for sashing and background
• Sewing machine, thread, scissors and pins

No class April 23

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 February 20, April 24, June 19

Quilt patterns that create optical illusions are popular and fun! Join Dale in this 5-night class as she shows you a popular quilting pattern called a Kaleidoscope. This pattern makes a cool kaleidoscope effect with the use of an assortment of fabrics. This quilt is a great way to use scraps or jelly rolls. Finished block size is 10" x 10" and the finished quilt size is 70" x 70".

Kaleidoscope quilt supply list:
• 1 Jelly Roll
or
• 2 3/4 yards (background fabric)
• 1 3/8 yards (border fabric)
• 3/4 yards (binding fabric)
• 4 1/2 yards (backing fabric)
• 78" x 78" (batting)

No class April 24

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

Due to the high demand of the sourdough classes, NACE has added new combined sessions of Kayla Day's Sourdough classes! ☺️

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Sourdough 101: Starting the Starter  |  6 - 7:30pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough bread from start to finish? NACE is excited to welcome the owner and baker of Little Acre Farm, Kayla Day, to our Winter/Spring 2025 classes!

In this introduction to making sourdough, Kayla will teach you how to make your own starter from scratch, including initially starting the dough and feeding and maintaining the dough until it is ready to be baked. She will go over common issues that can arise from making sourdough starters and show you what each stage of the dough should look/smell like. You will leave the class with your own starter dough that you will feed until it is ready for baking. The cost of this class includes everything to get started.


Sourdough 102: Ready. Set. BAKE!   |   6 - 8pm
Now that you have learned the art of making your own sourdough starters, it’s time to see the different things that you can bake with it! If you took Kayla’s Sourdough 101 class and have a starter that is ready to bake you can bring it to class or purchase a starter before the class. In this class you will learn different mixing and folding techniques to get the perfect bread. You will also learn how to take any excess dough you may have and see what you can make with it. Kayla will have dough ready to bake in class and you will get to take home the loaves made to bake at home.

Materials list for the 102 class include: 

• Unbleached Flour (any brand)
• Mixing Bowl (no particular size just enough for mixing the dough)
• Wooden Spoon or Dough Whisk
• Plastic Bench Scraper
• Towl (if you don’t have a towel there will be saran wrap available)
• Proofing Basket or Bowl
• Razer Blade or Lame

Join us to learn about communicating by touch with Braille. This one-night class will be an introductory workshop on using Braille and will cover things like Braille cells and how to make numbers out of letters. We will also cover the use of specific tools to create Braille. You will leave with a better understanding about the Braille language. Maximum is 6, so register early. 

What happens when a medium goes on vacation? Do you think that mediums can turn off their abilities to sense ghosts when they go on a leisurely break? Well, not really. The author had two vacations in England and each time encountered a lot of ghosts who wanted to share their stories. They wanted to let him know they are still around, still live in their houses or castles, drink in their favorite pub, or need help with something. You'll meet some known and some unknown people from the past. From Rob Gutro’s best-selling book Ghosts of England on a Medium’s Vacation including his ghost sketches and photographs.