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Knitting - 3 Weeks
with Victoria Vaughn
Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 3-week knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students.
Now offering back-to-back daytime and evening classes!
Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $12 per class.
Ghosts and Spirits of Christmas Past and Present
with Rob Gutro
Author and Medium Rob Gutro will talk about why Christmas is a time to watch for signs from spirits, and what signs to look for from your loved ones. He'll also discuss 3 ghosts of Christmas past that he encountered at an historic theatre during the production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Yo-Yo Christmas Tree
with Mandy Furbush
Can’t get enough making fabric yo-yo’s? In this two-night class you will get to learn how to use the yo-yo to make a festive Christmas Tree decoration that will have friends and family talking. The first night of class you will learn how to make the fabric yo-yo and work to make what you will need for your tree. And in the final class you will begin to assemble the yo-yo's made using glue and various decorative pieces to create your unique tree.
You will need to bring an assortment of Christmas themed fabric cut into 5” squares (at least 50).
Materials fee of $10 payable to the instructor the first night of class.
Sewing & Quilt Weekends
with NACE Staff
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
Womens Self-Defense
with Emma Wyatt
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1 in 4 women have been victims of severe physical violence. In this 3-week class, black belt martial arts instructor, Emma Wyatt, will help you in learning not only about building confidence in how to defend yourself, but also about how to spot dangerous situations. Emma will also be giving students their own kubaton keyring, and showing them how they would use it if necessary.
Spa at Home: Make-And-Take
with Nancy Jusseaume
The holidays can be a stressful time of year. Treat that special someone to a self-care basket this holiday season to help them recover from the holiday rush. Nancy joins us for this fun one-day workshop, where she will walk you through making a number of different easy DIY’s that you can then wrap up to give as a gift ( or treat yourself! ). Some of the things you will make in the class include;
• Shower Steamers
• Lip Balm
• Sugar Scrub
• Relaxing Tea Blend
At the end of the day, you will get to put everything in a little basket, to be ready to be given as a gift!
Materials fee of $24 is due at the start of class to the instructor. You may also purchase additional material.
Holiday Treat Envelope & Ornament
with Katie Nickerson
In this class, instructor and Stampin Up demonstrator Katie Nickerson will teach you how to make simple but cute treat envelopes and ornaments! These envelopes are great for creatively packaging some hot cocoa mix to give, whereas the ornaments are great for little candy treats to open up on Christmas morning. Make these little treat containers for your own holiday gathering or gift them to family members, friends, or even teachers!
This class is great for ages 6+. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Introduction to Tarot Cards
with Nancy Jusseaume
Tarot is believed to be one of the oldest uses of divination, though its origins are unknown. Unlike Oracle Cards, learning how to use Tarot cards tends to take more time for people to learn the card meanings and set structures. Join Nancy in this new 2-night class, where you will get an introduction into the use of Tarot Cards, card meanings, and a basic set structure.
Card Decks are available starting at $10, and payable to the instructor at the start of class.