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Sew for "Dress A Girl"

Free

with NACE Staff

Calendar Current session started Apr 28, 2026 at 10 am
6 additional sessions through Jun 30, 2026

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.

Spiritual Growth Circle

$25

with Valerie Lofaso

Calendar Next available session starts May 21, 2026 at 6 pm

If you are just starting on your spiritual path and feel overwhelmed or have been on your path for a while and feel stuck or unsure of what to do next, this group is for you. Come share your experiences, struggles, and successes in a supportive environment and explore ways to break through barriers or amp up your practice to get yourself to the next level. Topics of discussion may include but are not limited to: self-healing techniques, suggested reading, meditation, journaling, self-compassion, self-reflection, creative pursuits, and more.

 

Maximum: 20 Students

Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18

with NACE Staff

Calendar Next available session starts May 22, 2026
1 additional session on Jun 12, 2026

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

Spring Ceramics Open Studio

$80

with Cynthia Plaisted

Calendar Next available session starts May 25, 2026 at 5 pm

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

Due to a couple of Mondays not being available to class, those classes will be held on Tuesday. Class will take place on the following days: 
Class 1 - Tuesday, May 26th
Class 2 - Monday, June 1
Class 3 - Monday, June 8
Class 4 - Tuesday, June 16
Class 5 - Monday, June 22
Class 6 - Monday, June 29 ( final class ) 

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

There is a max of 15 students per session.

Gentle Beginner Hatha Yoga - 3 Week

$30

with Nancy Cotty

Calendar Next available session starts May 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Join us for a class in Hatha Yoga led by certified instructor, Nancy Cotty from Peace Within Yoga. Yoga is a great way to relax and improve your health and well being. The focus will be on stretching and breathing while building our strength and finding peace. All levels are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome and new students can join anytime. All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. 

Wire Wrap Jewelry ( NMHA Location )

$20

with Beth Goody

Calendar Next available session starts May 27, 2026 at 6 pm

New season, new projects!

Join us for a fun and creative wire wrapping class where you’ll learn techniques to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped pieces - no matter your experience level! Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is for you. There will be several projects to select from. Let’s get wrapping and make something magical together! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring round nose jewelry pliers with you if you have them, and you can bring your own stones if you’d like.

A materials fee of $10 per project is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Beth will also have additional jewelry kits available for purchase.

Gel Plate Printmaking For Beginners

$70

with Pam Clark

Calendar Next available session starts May 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Gel Plate Printing is a dynamic and fun way to express yourself through creating monoprints on a soft, pliable gel plate.  Each one-of-a-kind print is as individual as the person creating it and requires no prior art skills to do. In class you will learn what gel plate printing is, how to do it using several different techniques, and be provided with the materials needed to create a variety of prints. 

This class is so much fun & expected to fill up fast so sign up early!

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

$35

with Gayle Fitzpatrick

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 4, 2026 at 6 pm

This 3-week class is for students with some experience in painting with acrylics. We will undertake more advanced color exercises and complex composition problems ( such as a square composition ).

In addition, students will have time and opportunity to pursue personal ideas with assistance and guidance. 





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