Baby, it’s getting cold outside! Join us to create a pair of toasty adult-size repurposed sweater mittens. Give your old wool sweaters new life by making warm mittens for those cold Maine winters. Mittens are made from recycled 100% wool sweaters that have been washed and felted. They are then lined with polar fleece for extra warmth. There will be many colors to pick from, and a pattern will be included. 

Kit fee is $15 and payable to the instructor the night of class.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to do rug braiding? NACE is excited to welcome longtime rug braider, Pam, to share how fun and easy rug braiding can be. In this beginner rug braiding class you will learn how to make a Mug Rug. You will learn how to begin a circular rug that is a continuous mat. When you have completed this small mat, a larger chair pad or rug can be made with these skills.

Kit fee is $12 and payable to the instructor the night of class.

Class is limited to 4 per session

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 5-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.

No class February 5

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 5-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.

No class February 5

Love is in the air with this fun heart shaped wool braided rug class! Take your rug braiding skills to the next level with Pam in this two-night class where she will teach you how to manipulate your wool braidings to form the shape of a heart. This mat makes a great decorative accent in your home or you can give it to a special someone as a gift.

*This class is for intermediate wool braiders.

A kit fee of $20 is due at the start of class to the instructor.

Come join us as we explore the wonders of clay! You will develop and use it to create unique pieces of your own design through a variety of techniques. You will be encouraged to try the manual and electric wheels, roller, carving tools, and beautiful glazes to bring the pieces you imagine to life. Beginners to experts welcome.

Class scheduled as follows;
Classes 1-4: For creation
Class 5: Prepping pieces for firing
Class 6: Glazing pieces

Clay and glaze cost is $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

There is a max of 15 students per session.

No class February 17, April 21, May 26

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.

No class February 17

Senior Rate (65+) is $45. Please call or stop by the office to register.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own sourdoughbread from start to finish? NACE is excited to welcome the owner andbaker of Little Acre Farm, Kayla Day, to our Winter/Spring 2025 classes!In this introduction to making sourdough, Kayla will teach you howto make your own starter from scratch, including initially starting thedough and feeding and maintaining the dough until it is ready to bebaked. She will go over common issues that can arise from makingsourdough starters and show you what each stage of the dough shouldlook/smell like. You will leave the class with your own starter dough thatyou will feed until it is ready for baking. The cost of this class includeseverything to get started.