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Toddler Time: Parents Coffee Hour
with MACE Staff
We’re partnering with Parsons Memorial Library to bring a guest speaker to the first Toddler Time of each month. Learn more about resources available for families while your kids play in the library. 1st Thursday starting 2/5, 10:00-11:00
Folk Art Rug Hooking
with Janet Conner
Like all old fashioned crafts, rug hooking is low-tech, simple and lots of fun! You can easily incorporate rovings, hand spun and commercial yarns, felting techniques and embellishments, once you have mastered the basics. Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. Every step will be demonstrated. We will discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for design inspiration. You will choose from a variety of simple folk art designed rug hooking KITS, for a small mat or chair pad, purchased directly from the instructor. Your hand made rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools. If you have a favorite pair of sharp fabric scissors, please bring these to class. Materials fee varies based on project. Estimated between $40-60.
Cooking as a Family
with UMaine Cooperative Extension
Join us for this fun nutrition class for the whole family. We’ll focus on choosing healthy foods, food budgeting, meal planning, food safety, cooking tips, and more.
This class is held in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Dance Fitness (Evening)
Try something new and join our dance fitness class! Have fun while getting exercise. Open to all fitness levels.
Please note, this class has been rescheduled to start on 2/10.
Family Literacy: Writing
Unlock powerful strategies to confidently support your Pre-K to 5th-grade student’s learning right at home! Join us for this hands-on series designed to build your skills and confidence in crucial academic areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Attendance is completely free, and we provide complimentary child care and take-home resources for all participants. Sign up for one session or all three. Food wil provided for all.
Dance Fitness (Daytime)
Try something new and join our dance fitness class! Have fun while getting exercise. Open to all fitness levels.
Please note: This class has been rescheduled to start on 2/11.
Hand Knit Chunky Chenille Throw
Learn the skill of hand knitting and make a 40x50” throw. Choose from 4 colors. No experience needed!
$40 materials fee
Fluid Acrylic Wooden Heart
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to create stunning heart-shaped art pieces, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Experiment with colors and techniques to design your own unique heart artwork.
Materials fee payable to instructor: $30