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Knitting
with Victoria Vaughn
Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 7-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.
Card Making with Katie!
with Katie Nickerson
Why buy a card from the store when you can make your own? NACE is excited to have Katie back to do some more "Stampin' Up" demonstrations to create beautiful cards that are great for special occasions. This Winter/Spring semester, Katie will show you how to create two different card designs in class from kits, each dedicated to a different theme. The cost of the class includes card kits for four total cards, two of which we will go over in class. Please bring glue and a pair of scissors with you. What are you waiting for? Lets get stampin'!
min. 4 / max. of 6 students per session You may purchase additional kits from katie for $5 if desired.
Wire Wrapping - Master Series Classes
with ELIZABETH GOODY
Explore the fun and versatile world of Wire Wrapping Jewelry. As one of the oldest forms of jewelry-making, there are many different techniques to learn and create beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces. Beth brings her years of experience and creativity to show you the different techniques to learn and/or expand your knowledge. Each week there will be a different project, and you can sign up for single classes or save and sign up for the full 4 weeks. No matter your skill level, all are welcome. Feel free to bring your own stone and if you have a pair of round nose jewelry pliers, please bring them to class. Let’s get wrapping!
Material Fee:
$10 per class payable to the instructor at the start of class.
Beginner Expressive Art Journaling
with Pam Clark
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 4-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.
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 14 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
Learning 3D Printing
with Maine Robotics
The USM STEM Outreach 3D Printing & Design - Adult workshop is a fantastic way to dip your toes into the world of design and fabrication! In this workshop designed for beginners, we will talk about the basics of 3D printing, how to navigate using a printer, and what types of things we can print on it. We will go over all things 3D printing & design - including setting up and using a 3D printer, finding 3D models to print online, designing your own models in programs like SketchUp or TinkerCAD, best practices for printing, starting and finishing the print; fixing errors, and tying it all together to bring your designs to life!
3D printers will be available to use at the workshop, and any creations printed during the day will be yours to keep!
This class has a maximum number of 12 adults, be sure to sign up early!
Mothers Day Make-And-Take!
with Nancy Jusseaume
Help mom treat herself to her own personal spa-day at home with an aromatherapy care package! In this one-day workshop, a parent/child team will join Nancy where she will assist in showing them how to create unique blends in a number of items to gift to a loved one.
In this workshop, Nancy will show you how to make:
• A shower steamer or bath bomb
• Lip balm
• Sugar scrub
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!
The cost of the class is for a team of 2, if there are more that would like to join let us know! Minimum age for this class is 8.
Materials fee: $24 payable to the instructor, with the option to purchase additional materials.
Parent/Child Wire Wrap
with ELIZABETH GOODY
Beth will be offering a beginner wire wrap jewelry project that will be the perfect piece for you to learn this process. You will learn about the materials needed and the process to wrap the stones to make your very own pendant.
This cost of the class is per person. Class is limited to children ages 12 and above.
Materials fee: $10 per piece, payable to the instructor.