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Sew for "Dress A Girl"
with NACE Staff

Every girl deserves at least one dress. Since October 2009, "Dress A Girl Around The World" has reached over 81 countries with a recorded number of over one million dresses delivered to girls in need around the world. Recently, we spoke with the Maine DAG Ambassador, Jane, who is in need of help with sewing menstral pads and dresses for girls in need.
We will be holding 9 sewing dates for those who are interested in volunteering their time to sew. You can stay the whole time or for a few hours; any help is appreciated. If there are more requests for sewing days, we will update that information on our website and social media. Feel free to bring a lunch with you; the sewing room at NACE has a refrigerator you can keep your food/drinks in.
We do ask volunteers to please register for the days they wish to come in and sew to be sure the sewing room and supplies are all ready.
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
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.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you yearsof musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crashcourse will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favoritesongs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able tosit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And sincethe class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be ableto continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online questionand answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes
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
Knitting - Drop In
with Victoria Vaughn

Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 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.
No class: 11/25, 12/13, 12/20, 2/17
Let's Make Sourdough! 101 + 102
with Kayla Day

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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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.
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
No class: 10/8, 11/5, 1/28
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