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. 

No class: 4/21

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.

Step back in time and discover the magic of tintype photography! Learn the history and context of wet plate collodion, the 19th century's most popular photographic process which gave working class Americans their first chance to own a picture of themselves or a loved one. Students will also have a hands-on chance to make their own tintype in this darkroom-based class. The instructor will work through each step in the process, from coating, sensitizing, shooting, developing and fixing the plate. Each student will go home with their own, heirloom quality, finished, half-plate tintype. No prior photography experience required.

Materials fee is included in the cost of the class.

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 6 

MEET TROY!
Troy R. Bennett is an artist, journalist and musician from southern Maine. An award-winning daily Maine newspaper photojournalist for 25 years, Bennett began making wet plate collodion photographs 15 years ago. He lives in Portland. www.themysteryjig.com 

Zumba - Fitness and Fun Dance is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Maribel mixes both low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Students of all experience levels are welcome in this class, and Maribel will help show students both low and high impact dance moves to fit students' class goals/abilities. If you’re looking for a no-pressure fitness class that brings lots of fun and energy, then this class is for you!

Bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes with little to no tread to reduce twisting knee joints.

* Now offering classes Monday AND Wednesday evenings! Special discount offering for students who would like to take both Monday and Wednesday Sessions! Call to register and recieve the discount. 

No class: 4/20, 5/25

Join us for a one-night class with Kelly Monroe, owner of In the Magic Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Kelly specializes in all things Disney and will guide you through everything you need to know: resorts, park tickets, reservations, theme parks, dining, and more.

As an experienced Disney traveler, Kelly will share insider tips and tricks you usually only hear after your trip. Learn how to navigate the parks, make the most of your time, and plan a truly magical Disney vacation from start to finish.

Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned fans looking to elevate their next Disney adventure!

 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. 

Materials to bring to class: 
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)

Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.

No class: 4/21

Get into the festive spirit with this fun, one-night class just in time for the holidays! Learn the bold, colorful art of Bargello needlepoint and create a stylish pair of handmade earrings—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. Join instructor Heather who will guide you through the basics of Bargello stitching, a retro geometric technique that's easy to learn and impossible to forget. Choose your colors, stitch your patterns, and turn your work into wearable art. 

A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class. 

Minimum: 5   |   Maximum: 12

Spend some sweet time together in this hands-on Mommy & Me Cupcake Decorating Class with instructor Kayla! Designed for parents and little ones to enjoy side by side, this class introduces fun, timeless piping techniques that make decorating cupcakes feel easy, and impressive. Kayla will guide you through simple, professional-style designs so you’ll leave feeling like a pro baker, with beautiful (and delicious) creations to show for it.

Bring a dozen plain cupcakes from home and let the fun begin—we’ll provide the frosting, piping bags, tips, tools, and plenty of sprinkles. Expect creativity, laughter, a little mess, and lots of sweet memories.

Materials to bring:
• One dozen undecorated cupcakes (per team of 1 adult + 1 child)
• Food coloring (optional, for custom frosting colors)
• Bowls to mix your different frosting colors

Optional:Kayla will have cupcakes available for purchase at $12 per dozen, payable to her at the start of class.

Class size:Minimum: 4 teamsMaximum: 6 teams (1 adult + 1 child per team)