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Cold Reading and Scene Study Workshop
with Gregory Athans
Together we will embrace and cultivate the creative exploration of theatre where everyone can refine their talent and learn skills and techniques to reach their individual potential. Using the words of the playwright; along with instinct, motivation, emotion and other performance skills, participants will, through their own authenticity, develop a character and gain the confidence to be a great performer.
Each week, you’ll be paired with a partner and assigned a scene from a script. Beginning with cold readings and analysis, the scenes will be rehearsed and workshopped, culminating in a casual performance for your classmates at the following week’s class where the process will then begin again with a new partner and scene.
No prior experience is necessary-just a willingness to explore, take risks, and most importantly have FUN.
NACE is offering a special discount for high school students ages 15 - 17 who are interested in taking the class. Class cost for students ages 15 - 17 is $39. Contact us today to register.
* Please note that parents must sign a permission slip in order for students to participate in the class.
Pine Needle Basket
with Zack Rouda
White pine, Maine’s state flower, and Red pine, are ubiquitous throughout the state and provide a vital pool of resources for human and nonhuman Mainers alike. Pine needles are beautiful and strong! They can be coiled and sewn together to make hats, lovely usable baskets, and/or adorably tiny ones.
Learn to identify, regeneratively gather and harvest, properly store and process, and weave with pine needles. We'll cover the basics of coiled basketry, which is a global, ancient human skill, and create a wonderful pine-needle basket. Every participant will make a basket to take home.
Materials fee is included in the cost of the class!
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
Knitting - 6 Weeks
with Victoria Vaughn
Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 6-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.
Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.
No class: 11/25, 12/13, 12/20, 2/17
Ceramic Ornaments
with CYNTHIA PLAISTED
So many families have the wonderful holiday tradition of collecting new ornaments for each family member every Christmas. This year, add some handmade ornaments to your collection in this fun and festive ceramics class! The first class will be for ornament creation; the second class will be focused on glazing those ornaments; and the third class we will add ribbon or twine hangers to finish your lovel creations!
*$14 for supplies payable to the instructor. Supplies fee includes creating 10-12 ornaments with glaze and ribbon/twine.
No class: 12/9
Make a Holiday Wreath or Kissing Ball
with ELIZABETH GOODY
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of creativity and cheer! Join Beth to learn how to make your very own holiday wreath or kissing ball using fresh-cut evergreens. These beautiful, fragrant decorations will last the entire season and bring a festive touch to your home. Feel free to bring your own decorative touches to personalize your project! No experience needed-just come ready to have fun and get into the holiday spirit!
A materials fee of $25 is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Materials include fresh cut greens, ribbon and embellishments.
Beginner Drawing
with Gayle Fitzpatrick
Develop skills to draw what you see. Start with the basics: contour, perspective, value shading, composition, and gesture. Then move on to observational drawing using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Bring to class all items from the materials list supplied at registration.
Drawing Class Supply List:
• Sketchbook
• Kneaded eraser
• Various pencils ( 2B – 6B )
*No class: 12/25
Make-and-Take Kimekomi Ornaments
with Dale McKibben
Add a handmade touch to your holiday season with this festive 3-night class! Join instructor Dale as you learn the traditional Japanese art of kimekomi—a fun and beginner-friendly technique where fabric is tucked into pre-scored foam shapes to create beautiful, no-sew ornaments. Each night you'll complete a make-and-take project, perfect for decorating your tree or giving as heartfelt gifts. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit!
A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
Holly Jolly Ornament Paint & Sip! (Hot Chocolate Edition)
with CYNTHIA PLAISTED
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!