Frustrating to gardeners and arborists, bittersweet is considered a largely useless bane on wildland. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were good for something? We can use ancient harvesting techniques to tend invasive bittersweet in the wild, simultaneously harvesting material for baskets while managing future growth.

Learn to weave a bittersweet basket. We'll employ several different weaving techniques in order to create a strong, beautiful basket for foraging, or use in the kitchen or garden. We’ll shoot for a basket about 9” wide and 7” deep, with or without a handle. This is a class for beginners, but some hand strength and dexterity is required.

Materials fee is included in the cost of the class!

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 6

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: 10/13, 11/24, 2/16

Ready to take your crocheting to another level? Join Elizabeth in this 3-night class where she will teach you how to make a cute crochet basket! This class is a great way for beginner-intermediate crocheters to try their hand at something a little more complex. Though it's a simple pattern, students should have a strong foundational understanding of crocheting.

SUPPLIES:
• One Skein (120yd approx) #4 (medium) cotton yarn
• Single H crochet hook
• Scissors for snipping
• Yarn needle

Download the supplies list here

Supplies list for the Crochet 102 class will also be available on our website.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills,Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into,learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, andhow irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care(Medicaid) liens. Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children.

Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine’s Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

Are you interested in taking a cruise but not sure where to start? Come to this one night class with Kelly Monroe, owner of "In The Magic Travel". Learn about cruise lines, itineraries, departure ports, what to expect, how to proceed, and answers to your questions! 

Your Journey Begins Here! 
The ukulele has never been more popular, and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, and country tunes old and new -- even classical music.

Join instructor Duncan Perry on ZOOM, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, and who will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy! 

If you don’t own a ukulele, download the buying and care guide provided by the instructor below;

A Ukulele Buying and Care Guide

Fun for the whole family!
NACE is excited to welcome author Author Ash to our Annual Family Literacy Pajama Party! Wear your PJs and bring the whole family to this FREE, fun-filled event that will include coloring, a fun craft, and a reading of Ash’s book “The Ordinary Snowflake!"

The PJ Party will be held at the Paul Johnson Library located within Noble High School.

Meet Author Ash!
Ashlee, aka Author Ash is an award-winning children’s book author of many fun, interactive, and engaging picture books! As a former kindergarten teacher who continues to teach part-time in her town’s elementary school, she loves to combine her love for literacy and children through writing stories that both touch on important topics in childhood and are FUN! She lives in our district (Lebanon) with her husband, Nate, and two children, Josh and Avery. Her love for children’s literature started early through her mother, who also taught in our district for over 20 years! She remembers the magic of read-alouds and the creativity it sparked. She then shared that passion with her own children and later with her students. Through her books, she hopes to share the magic, creativity, and FUN of children’s literature with others.