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Painting the Landscape: Water
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Painting the Landscape: Water

$50

with Jessie Lozanski

Calendar Next session starts Jul 9, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Introduction to Wood Carving: Chopsticks
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Introduction to Wood Carving: Chopsticks

$55

with Zack Rouda

Calendar Next session starts Jul 11, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Gain a comprehensive overview of woodcarving knives and learn how to use them. Practice using metal and stone knives to carve some basic eating implements from wood: fine chopsticks and/or a jam spreader. Next, try to make a spinning top! We’ll cover safety, techniques, good form, and various basic carving projects. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Paint Night: Red Fox
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Paint Night: Red Fox

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Jul 22, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for an evening of painting of a beautiful red fox. These beautiful animals are known for their reddish brown fur and foxy appearance. This class is designed for beginners as well as advanced painters as Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Summer Art Camp: A Multimedia Experience
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Summer Art Camp: A Multimedia Experience

$345

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Jul 27, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 10 - 14

Get ready for the most epic summer art camp ever in 2026 with Shirley Anderson, who’s basically a kid with a giant art supply closet. We’ve got a masterpiece lineup for artsy projects to keep the mini-me’s entertained and engaged all week. Does your school have art projects that involve getting messy with air dry clay, working with tumbled pottery and sea glass and throwing in a little string art! Think mod podge cup- string lights and the most epic pet portrait painting party ever! Buckle up for a week of paint, nails and glue - oh my! Ages 10-14.

Paint Night: The Rooster
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Paint Night: The Rooster

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Jul 29, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for an evening of creative expression with Paint a Rooster Night hosted by the talented artist Shirley Anderson! In this engaging class, participants will unleash their inner artists as they learn to paint a vibrant rooster masterpiece. . Whether you're a seasoned painter or a complete novice, this event promises fun, relaxation, and the opportunity to create something truly unique. Grab your friends and join us for a memorable night filled with laughter, creativity, and maybe a few surprise clucks! Canvas and paints are supplied.

State Park Sketchbook: Reid State Park
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State Park Sketchbook: Reid State Park

$35

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next session starts Jul 31, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Bring your favorite art supplies and join us to draw or paint the view at one of Maine's fabulous state parks. Pack a lunch, bring your sunblock and bugspray, and spend a day communing with nature and fellow artists. All experience levels encouraged. Guidance and feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit we meet up to share results with the group. Participants meet at the park (admission is NOT included in fee).

Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 2
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Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Level 2

$25

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next session starts Aug 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In Level 2 Ultimate Watercolor class, you will continue your watercolor journey by building on what you learned in Level 1. After a quick review of color mixing and texture techniques that were covered in Level 1, we'll jump right in to learn a few more advanced techniques to fill your knowledge toolbox. The illustrations you will receive are printed on watercolor paper and encourage you to utilize all the painting techniques you've learned so far, while giving you the confidence you need to apply paint to paper and learn about water and paint ratios. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with an expanded knowledge and plenty of practice painting in watercolor, plus you'll have more pages to work on after the class ends. All materials provided. *There is a $25 materials fee (payable to the instructor) for this class that covers paint, 16 watercolor sheets that include custom illustrations, experiment sheets and color charts that can be bound into a book, as well as use of Princeton Select Watercolor brushes.

Paint Night: Purple House Finch
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Paint Night: Purple House Finch

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Aug 5, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Come join us and paint this charming male Purple House Finch. Actually it is more of a raspberry color, but nevertheless it’s certainly a beautiful little bird. Beginners welcome with step by step guidance led by Shirley Anderson. Canvas and paints are supplied.





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